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Jones Estate
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Fantastic waterfront 5-bedroom home, a premier property on Nevis, is now available for sale. This beautifully designed villa stretches across a seafront acre amid glorious gardens. A long, plantation-style veranda wraps around the house overlooking the mountains of St. Kitts across the Narrows facing the sunset year-round. Stunning pool area is surrounded by lush mature gardens by award-winning English designer Julie Toll.

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WHY WE LOVE THIS HOUSE
Wrap-around porch with waves lapping nearby.
LIVING ROOM
Large living area with three sets of louvered bi-fold French doors that open onto the large, screened veranda (534 square feet); interior stone archways create welcoming entry from the front door into living space.
KITCHEN
Black granite, stainless steel GE profile appliances; open plan with island for sink and cabinets; Blanco faucet.
DINING
Long table on front screened veranda for nearly alfresco dining.
BEDROOMS
Large main suite at one end of house with private entry and French doors onto gallery; walk-in closet; huge bathroom area with separate tub room; large walk-in shower; AC in main bedroom. Three guest bedrooms on main floor each with ensuite bathrooms; ceiling fans; French doors onto gallery. Downstairs is a 718-square-foot suite including living room/bedroom and bath that doubles as a pool bath/shower/dressing room.
VERANDAS
534-square-foot screened porch running the length of the house overlooking the pool, the sea, and St. Kitts. There is an additional 532-square-feet veranda that is not screened.
CONSTRUCTION
Largely traditionally built by Noral Lescott. House was designed by preservation architect John Paul C. Hanbury of Virginia. House designed to withstand 135-knot hurricane winds; custom push-out demerara windows with screened windows and solid hurricane shutters; ceiling fans throughout. House is built of wood, but foundation is local cut volcanic stone; stone in interior living room; separate laundry room near kitchen with washer/dryer; traditional wood siding and wallaba shingle roof.
POOL
Large inground pool sits between the house and the seaside beach.
GARDENS
Extensive gardens were designed and executed by Julie Toll of Hertfordshire, UK, an experienced garden designer whose working knowledge of plants, soils and construction is founded on a deep love of gardens. She has won six Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show since 1990. In 1993 she was awarded a gold medal for her Seaside Garden, which also won the coveted Fiskar's Sword of Excellence, the award for the very best garden at Chelsea. A Garden Richer In Wildlife won a gold medal and The Tudor Rose Award for the best water garden.
OTHER DETAILS
House is located in desirable area described as the “Gold Coast” of Nevis. Just a few homes are located along the beach, called Jones Bay, so the situation is unique. Located about mid-way between the Nevis international airport and the Four Seasons Resort Nevis. Near to several restaurants and water sports center at Oualie Beach.

Price
$2.6 million
Bedroom/Baths
5/5
Pool
Yes
Size
4200+/- sf

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