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South
Palm viewed from your driveway.
| Bedrms/Baths | 4+
Bdrms, 4 1/2Baths | | Beds | 4
Kings | | Pool | Yes - 22 x 15 x 5ft. |
| A/C | Yes - Central, All rooms |
| Beach | Nat. Park - 15 Min | | Villa
Size | 5000 Sq. ft. | | Elevation | 290
ft. Above Sea Level | | Maid Service | Not
Included | | Damage Dep | $500 |
Location. South Palm is located in the
exclusive Virgin
Grand Estates, which is a neighborhood of recently built, high-quality, multi
million dollar vacation homes. South Palm sits at an elevation of about 290 feet
with very pretty views of Great Cruz Bay, the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas and other
islands off in the distance. You’ll also enjoy colorful sunset views and
the twinkling lights of St. Thomas at night. As of November of 2006, South Palm
is the only house on its drive and it has no abutting neighbors. This is a very
peaceful and private location with very little traffic and discreet clothing optional
sunbathing. This is also a villa for sun lover's, with sun on the pool deck from
early morning to sunset. It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach, restaurants,
fitness room, spa and shops at the Westin Beach Resort, below you, but if you
linger at the beach bar, it’s a bit longer walking up the hill. Of all the
Virgin Grand Estates homes, South Palm has the easiest walk to the Westin. The
many restaurants, bars, shops and other delights of the village of Cruz Bay are
a 10-15 minute drive, entirely on paved roads. |
The
entrance to South Palm.
South
Palm viewed from your pool deck in the early evening.
Design.
South Palm’s owner is a professional homebuilder who spent many years planning
this home, which was completed in the summer of 2006. The attractive and functional
3-level design seen here is somewhat similar to the design of its popular Virgin
Grand neighbor, Vista
Caribe. South Palm has multiple exterior rooflines, but the 2800 sq/ft interior
is all under one roof. The design incorporates many classic architectural features
such as tiled roofs, beamed cathedral ceilings, coral stone floors, Doric columns,
French doors under arched windows and a 750 sq/ft covered veranda (deck) on the
villa’s south and east sides, and an 1100 sq/ft antique brick pool deck.
You park above the house and descend stairs to the main level and enter into
the great room. The kitchen, powder room and dining areas adjoin the great room,
and multiple French doors open to the tiled and covered decks. Off the deck, exterior
stairs lead down a half level to the pool and an 1100 sq/ft brick sun deck. There
is one bedroom/bath and private balcony on the main level, and a second bedroom/bath
and private balcony is on the 3rd (upper) level. The other two master bedrooms
are on the lower level and open to a sun terrace that is below the pool level.
All four bedrooms are accessed by interior stairs and the entire site is colorfully
landscaped with a vibrant array of tropical vegetation. |
The
view from your pool deck, looking southwest.
(Great Cruz Bay is closer than
it appears in this photo.)
The
air conditioned Great Room is a classic beauty with coral stone floors, mahogany
windows and French doors, and a vaulted ceiling. Open the armoire doors and turn
on the 32” satellite TV/DVD with a home theater system, or the AM/FM/CD with
I Pod hookup and speakers in the great room and outside for the decks. South Palm
also has an internet high speed connection (satellite modem).
Dining.
The interior dining area has a mahogany table that seats 10. There are also tables
and chair sets that seat 6 on the pool deck, a few steps from the built in outdoor
gas grill. |
Kitchen.
This is a handsome gourmet kitchen with beautiful custom made Brazilian cherry
cabinets, granite countertops and coral stone floors. The kitchen is centered
on a 6-burner gas stove with a hood and oven. Other appliances include a s/s refrigerator/freezer,
s/s dishwasher, garbage compactor, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker,
and abundant cookware and dinnerware. There is a half bath (powder room) and a
handsome laundry room off the kitchen. A built in gas grill is outside the kitchen
on the deck, protected from the occasional shower. |
Bedrooms.
Each air conditioned bedroom is identical in size and all face southwest to capture
the views through screened French doors. All the bedrooms have king beds, a satellite
TV in an armoire and adequate closet space. Each has a tiled bath with granite
counters, Brazilian cherry cabinets, copper sinks and bronze fixtures, and an
oversized shower. Three of the bedrooms also have coral stone outdoor showers.
The upper level and main level bedrooms have private balconies while the two lower
level bedrooms share a private 450 sq ft brick sun terrace with access to the
pool. All towels and linens for 8 people are included. |
The
bedroom on the upper (3rd) level enjoys excellent views....
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and opens to a private deck.
The bedroom on the main (2nd) level opens to a private balcony.
It
also opens to the main deck off of the Great Room.
The
two lower level bedrooms open to a brick paved private patio.
The lower floor
is ideal for families with young children.
Mahogany
granite copper sinks and outdoor showers create beautiful bathrooms.
Caribbean
Villa's View. The owner of South Palm is an experienced custom homebuilder
who oversaw the design and construction of his island home. This seems to be a
theme at the Virgin Grand Estates, where beautiful homes like
Rapture, C’est
Blue, and Vista
Caribe were all built by different owners who are luxury home builders. Like
the three Virgin Grand owner/builders before him, South Palm’s owner did
a superb job. The site, layout, construction materials, and livability are all
first class. Some of the many features that we like include: - Large
outdoor covered decks that overlook the pool and have lovely views, privacy and
comfortable deck furniture. If you love to be outside but not in the sun, covered
decks are a blessing.
- Beautiful, colorful landscaping that constantly
reminds you that you’re in the tropics
- A 32” satellite TV in
the great room and 20” flat screen satellite TVs in every bedroom, plus high
speed satellite internet access.
- A stereo/CD system with an iPod hookup
with speakers in the great room plus outdoor speakers on the deck.
- A southwest
sunny orientation with central a/c throughout the villa, which makes this home
especially enjoyable in the summer months.
- A 15’ x 22’ very
private pool enclosed on 3 sides by a handsome brick sundeck.
- An overall
commitment to quality, as demonstrated by the use of copper sinks, Brazilian cherry
and granite in every bathroom, the kitchen and even the laundry and powder rooms.
- A
very clever site and building plan that makes South Palm one of the quietest,
most peaceful and private sites within the exclusive Virgin Grand Estates.
South
Palm was designed with families in mind, with all the bedrooms under one roof,
interior stairs and two bedrooms at ground level. This is also an excellent home
for 2-4 couples, or honeymooners or lovers looking for some extra privacy. The
owner welcomes weddings and this would be a great function house because the condos
and hotel rooms of the Westin are (a walk) below you. Overall, South Palm is a
villa that shows meticulous planning and excellent taste in the design and construction
of the house and its surroundings. It was designed to be a splendid vacation home,
and it succeeds. |
The
pool deck, viewed from the upper bedroom balcony.
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