BVI Property Guide October 2010

RAKUVirgin Gorda. 2 acres with 240' of white sandbeach and fabulous views. Mahogany decksurrounds ozonated pool and covered poolterrace. The accommodations are 12 rooms total,including separate guest house. US$8,800,000

GOVERNOR’S POINTExceptional 5-bedroom family home in exclusiveMansion Hall Estate with community beach andwalking distance to marina. Original home of 1stLt. Governor of BVI. US$3,500,000

VILLA ZENAIDAOverlooking Little Bay and Atlantic Ocean inexclusive estate. Beautifully appointed throughoutwith 3 en-suite air-conditioned bedroomsincluding guesthouse, swimming pool and deck.

US$1,950,000

LONE PALM VILLASecluded home with 3 en-suite bedrooms and 1-bed 1-bath apartment 400 feet above Carrot Bayoverlooking Atlantic Ocean. Mature landscapedgardens and ample parking. US$1,500,000

MACNAMARA VILLALarge 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom family house withviews overlooking Road Harbor - 3-mins drive toRoad Town. Landscaped with pool and sold fullyfurnished. US$975,000

SAGE PARK HOUSE3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house with stunningview of Drake’s Channel and St John. Allbathrooms en-suite. Large dressing rooms. Gamesroom w/pool table. Formal dining roomoverlooking living room. Landscaped gardens. US$950,000

DIAMOND VIEWPrivate 2-bedroom home at Sandy Ground Estate,Jost Van Dyke. Access to community beach anddock. Startling views of Atlantic Ocean andCaribbean Sea. US$825,000

SMITTY’S RETREAT2-bed, 3-full bathroom home in Havers Hill onTortola's south shore, with views of Drake’sChannel and many islands. Built in 1979 this strongCaribbean home is built on 0.3 acres with maturetropical gardens. US$565,000

In line with the media reports of signs of economic growth and job creation, the team atSotheby’s have had a very busy summer taking on new listings and showing both land andproperties. Our view is that investors sense that the market is stabilizing and that now isthe time to strike a deal before prices, as they always do in real estate, start to rise again.

Demand has pricked up in two main areas. Firstly, in houses under US$1m that are withinthe reach of local residents, often on prime sites but in need of some renovation. Whilstthe majority of overseas investors shy away from houses that require substantial work,such investments are attractive to those with the energy, vision and the know-how to takeon such development projects, as the return can be significant.

Secondly, investors are looking seriously again at buying land to develop. For many, finishedhomes have become too expensive to purchase and building from scratch can offerconsiderable savings whilst providing a home better suited to the owners taste and lifestyle.If you do wish to sell your land, now is a good time to talk to one of our agents.

Demand has increased since March 2010 and we are looking forward to a promising seasonahead.

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Dougall & Associates

Real Estate BVI

US $850,000

3 Bedroom Home with pool located on 0.80 acres of prime land, private road access

Havers Hill just west of Nanny Cay

US $395,000

Rare beach front land! One acre on the beach, with building permissions already in place.

North shore of Tortola - Brewer’s Bay

US $1,500,000

Exceptionally �nished two bedroom home with pool. Ready to entertain you and your guests.

North west shore of Tortola - Long Bay Resort

US $595,000

Two resort studios plus a one bedroom villa for sale.Great investment opportunity.

West face of Virgin Gorda - Nail Bay Resort

Bonnie DougallManaging Partner

Nail Bay Estates, a community driven neighbourhood.

56 NEW waterfront and hillside land lots from 0.32 acres to multiple acres are now available to the public. Situated between the white sand beaches of Long Bay and Mountain Trunk Bay on the tranquil island of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.

Package options for homes, construction and property management available.

Starting at $113,600 USD

We add the professional touch to your BVI real estate needs. Whether you wish to buy, sell, or rent a home, purchase land to build a tropical dream home of your own, or become an investor in a growing and vibrant real estate market, we are here to assist you at every step in the process.

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Real Estate BVI

US $850,000

3 Bedroom Home with pool located on 0.80 acres of prime land, private road access

Havers Hill just west of Nanny Cay

US $395,000

Rare beach front land! One acre on the beach, with building permissions already in place.

North shore of Tortola - Brewer’s Bay

US $1,500,000

Exceptionally �nished two bedroom home with pool. Ready to entertain you and your guests.

North west shore of Tortola - Long Bay Resort

US $595,000

Two resort studios plus a one bedroom villa for sale.Great investment opportunity.

West face of Virgin Gorda - Nail Bay Resort

Bonnie DougallManaging Partner

Nail Bay Estates, a community driven neighbourhood.

56 NEW waterfront and hillside land lots from 0.32 acres to multiple acres are now available to the public. Situated between the white sand beaches of Long Bay and Mountain Trunk Bay on the tranquil island of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.

Package options for homes, construction and property management available.

Starting at $113,600 USD

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After a hurricane, the BVI may look its worst, but the people are at their best. Neighbours

share recovery tips, water for showers, refrigerator space, internet connections and fruit from

downed trees. I've eaten more local limes this week than I have all year. And the bananas? They

seem to be everywhere as a result of the fragile trees toppling over. I had a red one for the

first time from Aragorn Dick-Read's farm in Turnbull Estate on Tortola. It was stubbier than its

slim, imported yellow cousin, and it tasted heartier.

Reporter David Blacklock visited Aragorn's Good Moon Farm in Tortola and learned about

the history of farming in the area—a tradition that Good Moon Farm continues by farming

the land naturally and organically.

Keeping it natural is a goal of one of the BVI's most talked about developments, Oil Nut Bay,

whose beach club has achieved the LEED platinum status. The luxury resort continues to

inspire and trailblaze while working with local firms and persevering through the recession.

The trees may be stripped of their leaves at the moment, but a friend pointed out that it's an

opportunity to see buildings you could never see before and even suggested that this would

be the perfect time to take some aerial shots of the island because the foliage isn't covering

everything up. We really do make the best out of what could've been a much worse situation.

When life gives you bananas…make daiquiris.

Traci O'Dea

On the Cover:Golden Pavilion Villa

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Building Information Modelling and Green Building 10Building Information Modelling (BIM) allows architects to preview three-dimensional models of propsed structures before they are built.

From the Water's Edge: Cliffside Pools in the BVI 13BVI hillsides are renowned for offering some of the best views in the Caribbean. Many homeowners want to be able to enjoy that view while they are relaxing by the pool.

The Economics of Tourism Development 14Our expert from OBM International traces the path of the tourism development dollar and finds that it travels to unexpected places in the BVI.

Importing Bali Style 16Bali Style embraces an abundance of cultures while maintaining its own unique identity, resulting in a colourful yet classy conglomeration that corresponds with the BVI climate.

State of the Market 18Real estate agents may be boasting "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunities, but the BVI is one place where every piece of property truly is a rare gem. Developers of resort properties respect this fact while continuing to build for their clients who were not devastated by the recession.

Green Living: Good Moon, Mon 21Aragorn Dick-Read manages a true organic farm at Turnbull Estate above Trunk Bay. While doing so, he also reconnects with the farming history of the island.

Watching Paint Dry 24Indoor and outdoor paints can be some of the most toxic substances on the planet, but eco-friendly paints eliminate the emission of VOCs.

Just Add People 26Move-in-ready homes can save time and headaches, especially for homeowners purchasing second homes or vacation properties that they won't be living in every day.

Drakes Traders: 25 Years in the BVI 28The staff at Drakes Traders happily listens to their customers to assess the latest trends in home improvements and rennovations.

Home Services Directory 28A directory of recommended retailers of products and services for the home.

Property Listings 29Check out the latest listings from the BVI’s top real estate companies.

Vacation Rentals 33Looking for somewhere to stay whilst you seek out your sensational new BVI dwelling? Our vacation rentals section offer accommodations to suit every budget.

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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a metric that has been developed to measure the level of sustainability, or greenness, of a structure, acknowledges the owners’ commitment to green building, depending on the design and technologies implemented. It is much more difficult to successfully build a green building after it has been designed rather than starting with specific goals in the concept stage. An experienced architect with local knowledge can help with the principles of green building design such as climate, orientation, site selection and material usage. While professionals can conceptualize these principles, clients often have trouble visualizing the final result. Building Information Modelling (BIM) uses 3-D computer modelling to create a model of the topography of the site, trees, ocean, roads, building, pools, and other structures all at the

actual latitude, longitude and altitude as it is in reality. This allows architects and engineers to collaborate on the design and analyse such things as the sun and shade of buildings’ orientations. More importantly, it can accurately allow clients to see what their investments will look like from the outside and what the view might be from the living room. The Beach Club is a gathering place at Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda, and the centre of the resort. It's visible from hillside and beachside villas as well as from the water and neighbouring islands. The ability to allow the owners to visualize what the structure would look like from every angle was very important as the design also had to be visually spectacular. In this case, while simple in layout, it was complex in construction. A round, undulating, framed roof required special engineered compression rings and framing members of exact lengths and angles for the roof to go together in a manner that was strong and beautiful.


By Richard Finnegan, Roger Downing and Partner

The Beach Club at Oil Nut Bay nears completion. All images courtesy of RDP.

Green building design attempts to control the biggest impact on the natural environment—the built environment.

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The 3-D model of the Beach Club at Oil Nut Bay beside a photograph of the actual building.

In addition to having a striking design, the owners wanted to achieve LEED Platinum status. Roger Downing and Partner (RDP) used BIM to green the construction process by providing a model that would predict and determine factors that could affect the greenness of the building. Through site modelling, BIM showed how to reduce the disruption of land and hydrology.

Modelled building components allowed RDP to reduce the material waste through prefabrication of modelled building components. By predicting a lot of the process ahead of time, BIM allows for less human error in construction which saves time, materials and energy. Lastly, the 3-D model illustrated how to take advantage of natural lighting and ventilation which reduces dependence on artificial lighting and air conditioning.

At the Beach Club, LEED Platinum status (the highest available) was achieved by optimising the impact of the building design, construction and operational requirements. Through the use of BIM technology, the architects, engineers and fabricators were able to design all the components and have them precisely fabricated before delivery to site for assembly. Most importantly, the client was

able to visualise the project and all the details before construction started and was able to make any necessary changes beforehand, thereby saving money on last-minute changes and allowing the contractor to provide a fixed budget.

Projects that are built as drawn, on time, and on budget are some of the additional benefits of Building Information Modelling design, allowing architects and owners to apply saved resources to implementing green materials and methods into their projects. PG

This allows architects and engineers to collaborate on the design and analyse such things as the sun and shade of buildings' orientations.

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When you are new to our Islands, the hills and invariable, steep roads will most likely leave a lasting impression. The sheer drops and relatively radical switchbacks in our road systems are not for the faint of heart. If you have been around for a while, this all becomes second nature, and you certainly have arrived when you've tamed the treacherous “Elevator” a number of times. While we may not always like the drive by car or taxi, we certainly like the views that are afforded from the various plots of land. Many of these seemingly steep homesites make marvelous locations for some of the most stunning and daring architecture. Where houses and their swimming pools and decks are seemingly cantilevered from the hillsides. Fortunately, whatever we build is on very solid bedrock or as an engineer once told me, solid granite. While the groundbreaking may be more like ground chiseling, this solidity is excellent and preferred for today’s swimming pools. As most pools now boast some water in transit, like a waterfall or vanishing edge, it is imperative that these vessels do not move or settle more than a hair. From a more visual perspective, swimming pools should seamlessly integrate with the home’s

architecture and structural design. This integration allows for perfect harmony between the home and the water recreation vessels. Gorgeous rectilinear styling or sweeping curves become a par t of the overall feeling. Added subtle but well coordinated lighting will enhance the home and the reflective water surfaces will magnify the spaces created in and around the home.

With access to materials from the world over, we now may source some splendid handmade glass mosaics from a boutique ar tist in Silicon Valley and combine them with hand-hewn stones that may be located in Java. For the pool components, we may use timeless stainless steel fittings and even water exercise machines to

ensure that the vision of the architect and the homeowner is achieved in the best possible way. When it comes to creating something truly unique, whether it is your home, garden or swimming pool, it is indispensable to define your style and get a team of professionals and specialists in their field to help you fill in the blanks. Having built pools that are round, oval,

rectangular and kidney or free-form shapes, we always feel that the best project is the one

where the client is very much involved. Because of that, we can realize his or her vision, sometimes to a tee, even if that vision includes a seemingly toppling hillside.

From a more visual perspective, swimming pools should seamlessly integrate with the home’s architecture and structural design.

Cliffside Pools in the BVIBy Erick Oeseburg

PG


Visitor numbers have inevitably declined as potential tourists everywhere have tightened their belts. However, for many living in the Caribbean, tourism is the primary source of economic livelihood. The Caribbean nations are home to less than 1% of the global population, but they receive more than 3% of global tourist arrivals, which means that the performance of the tourism industry has a direct economic impact, with its success impacting GDP, creating entrepreneurial and business opportunities, attracting international investment, and helping to fill regional government coffers. The BVI is a microcosm of this regional dependency, albeit with the tenuous luxury of having the second economic pillar of the financial services industry running parallel with tourism. Unfortunately, we have clearly seen the negative impact of the recent decline in tourist arrivals

and the challenges of the decline of the sources of investment capital for tourism development in the BVI with the stalling of many major projects within the territory. Tourism development, when managed as true sustainable development, is essential to the wellbeing of the BVI economy. For a true understanding of the impact, it’s useful to follow the trail of the tourism investment dollar. The land for development may have been purchased or may be developed by an existing landowner. If the former, the government will have benefited from significant stamp duties, and the vendor will have benefitted from an injection of capital into the community. The developer will employ professional consultants to assist in the feasibility, planning, and social, economic and environmental impacts of the proposed development; they will employ local firms with experience in similar developments or an international firm who will

The tourism industry and its economic bedfellow, tourism development, have taken a beating in the current economic recession. The first target in a weak economy is discretionary spending, and the nature of tourism is that it’s a luxury, not a fundamental need for an individual.

Sketches for a proposed resort property. Rendering courtesty of OBMI.

The Economics of Tourism Development By Tim Peck, Chairman, OBM International


team up with local consultants to ensure that fees and taxes remain in the community. The local consultants will be able to offer constructive input based upon their understanding and knowledge of the community.The developer will be injecting significant equity or capital into the project which, under the current economic environment, may represent 50% to 60% of the project costs. The balance will probably be funded by one of the local banks, giving them a stake in the success of the project. Local contractors will undertake much of the construction work. Their employees, most of whom may be expatriates, will distribute money into the local community through rental accommodation from local landlords and by spending money at local businesses. This expenditure will in turn create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities for the secondary and tertiary beneficiaries, ensuring the investment dollars can circulate a number of times through the community. In a small island economy with limited natural resources and manufacturing base, most of the materials will be purchased overseas. Aggressive local pricing, customs exemptions and convenience factors should lead to a significant amount of the materials being purchased though local suppliers. Unfortunately, the BVI has very limited options for regional construction materials to minimize the carbon footprint of overseas imports. Once complete, the development may offer product for sale as either whole ownership as investment property or as fractional ownership, each of which offers stamp duty income to the government to finance infrastructure development. The guests of the completed development will bring a fur ther influx of tourism dollars into the community through direct expenditure on local products and businesses as well as indirect financial benefits

through the creation of employment, with the fur ther secondary and tertiary benefits as their dollars are converted into

wages which in turn get spent within the local business community. The developer should work with the government in the creation of entrepreneurial opportunities within the community to service the guests’ needs, in turn offering the possibility for the creation of many small businesses with potential to service the tourism market. Tourism development and its impacts must be honestly evaluated with an understanding of the consequences for the infrastructure of the territory. This understanding should lead to a planned development process with upgraded infrastructure for the community as a whole being funded by the tourism dollar. This investment and potential for reward must be set in the context of the tripartite of true sustainability to be viable for both the developer, whether local or external, and the BVI community. The development must be financially viable, to benefit both the developer and the local community. The development must respect its context, offering a high level of authenticity and respecting the local culture. And the development must be environmentally appropriate, minimizing its environmental impact and helping to preserve the very qualities that attract tourists to the BVI. Tourism development is challenging, particularly in the BVI. Debt funding for international tourism development is scarce. Construction and operating costs are very high compared to the international marketplace. Global competition for the tourist dollar and the developer’s dollar are particularly aggressive, with the Asian and Middle Eastern markets developing strongly. The paradigm has shifted, and the developer has become an endangered species, but there remains a powerful appeal for the right type of product in the BVI. PG

The developer should work with the government in the creation of entrepreneurial opportunities within the community to service the guests' needs...

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“The outside world is a mirror to the Balinese with

which they can reflect what is most important.”

—Bali Style

Importing

Bali StyleBy Traci O’Dea


The entrance to Golden Pavilion Villa in Little Bay, Tortola. Photo by Traci O’Dea.

494.5240Road Reef Plaza, Road Town, Tortola


Due to similar climates, it’s easy to understand why Bali style is popular in the BVI. Balinese furnishings and fittings utilize durable materials such as teak, bamboo and stone that can be used both in and out of doors. This makes sense because, like BVI homes, structures in Bali often feature open-air living spaces in a way that Architecture of Bali describes as “a full integration of architecture, landscape and way of life.” In the BVI, exclusive vacation properties such as Necker Island, Baraka Point and Golden Pavilion Villa have adopted Balinese elements in their interior and exterior design, perhaps in the hopes of emulating the Balinese lifestyle. The style of the Indonesian island, according to Bali Style by Rio Helmi and Barbara Walker, “is a multiplicity of concepts intricately woven for dramatic effect; a layering of vivid colors, textures and rhythmic patterns boldly revealed in elegant forms.” It’s a look that can be at once clean and complex, whitewashed and whimsical, classic and contemporary. This is due, in part, to the Balinese tendency to be simultaneously old-school and new-school. “It is still a thriving medieval culture (complete with god-kings and feisty feudalism) which annually absorbs the effects of two million tourists,” states Made Wijaya in Architecture of Bali. This sentiment is confirmed by Bali Style which reports “the Balinese have tenaciously observed their beliefs while incorporating new ideas from the outside world. Throughout their history they have creatively adapted and

adjusted these outside influences to fit their spirit.” Perhaps that is why Bali style is so influential and timeless, even all the way across the globe to the BVI—because it assimilates the best of every culture it encounters—Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, French, British and American—into a fashion all its own. The easiest way to achieve the Balinese look is to furnish and decorate your home inside and out with pieces imported directly from Bali. Roy Keegan from Arawak Interiors has established relationships with carvers, carpenters, sculptors and fine artists in Bali, and he personally selects the furniture, fittings and interior and exterior accessories that the store carries, or he custom orders specific items for his clients. His store reflects the true Bali style in that he stocks everything from traditional stone statues to sleek, modern teak dining tables to intricately carved benches to a spectrum of cushions and linens. Arawak Interiors can outfit an entire villa or provide the perfect accent piece for a small flat. The ability to continuously incorporate the old and new reflects true taste, something that the Balinese are renowned for and one of the reasons why their style is so universally praised. Part of this ability may stem from the fact that the Balinese aren’t trying to have a style at all; they’re simply living their lives and appreciating the beauty around them in all its forms. PG

The easiest way to get the Balinese look is to furnish and decorate your home with pieces imported directly from Bali.

The Tirta Gangga water palace in Bali.


What is happening in the BVI market is that developments still continue to plough on with solid financial backbones and determination to see the task through. The long haul will reproduce longer returns on these solid foundations on a singular and greater level for the BVI economy. The debate as to whether BVI property prices are attainable to the general population is to a certain extent a moot point. Once considering the price of land, design, building and legalities

of entering the property market, it becomes a checkbook situation, ultimately can or cannot. The National Association of Realtors’ in-depth, collective data report on the US housing economy cited in August 2010 that, “Sales are at the lowest level since the total existing-home sales series launched in 1999, and single family sales—accounting for the bulk of transactions—are at the lowest level since May of 1995.” Factors affecting

economies and individuals and trends in market spotlights will influence both buyers and sellers in other markets as we are now without any doubt globally connected. The BVI property market does hold its value and is considered an area of pristine choice, with a scenic backdrop of tranquility, beauty and, to date, not saturated by commerce, due to Government protective legislation. It is, was and will continue to be a sound investment, granted at a high price tag generally star ting at a million dollars—this being the nature of the high-end Monopoly board. The recent partnering of global realty houses such as Sotheby’s, Smiths Gore and Savills with local companies serves as a clear indicator that the BVI market has now reached the brokering houses of the elite on every aspect of their criteria for their potential clients in terms of lifestyle and quality. The BVI has always been a focus for resort development. In the smoke of a global recession continuously plagued by media doubt and tremors, Victor International’s Oil Nut Bay is a prime example of a project that is pushing forward. Developing on pristine land, it is emerging as a frontier in development property in the BVI. As of December 2010, Oil Nut Bay will have seven homes either under construction or built with two more breaking ground and another estate site beginning works. The beach club and pool that will be servicing the resort are due for completion by the end of this year.

Whilst marketing agents boast of “best time to

buy” and “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities in

the realty world, the reality of that rhetoric in

a slightly fragile global economy is starting to

wear thin as to progressive investments on a

quick return versus substance.

The BVI property market does hold its value and is considered an area of pristine choice, with a scenic backdrop of tranquility, beauty and to date not saturated by commerce, due to Government protective legislation.

State of the MarketBy Owen Waters


Things are moving rapidly on the site as Lawrence J. Oswald of Victor BVI stated, “The installation of the pipes and conduits that will distribute electricity, voice/data/video communications, fresh water and irrigation water plus collect sewage has been completed throughout the Resort Core area and is almost completed all the way to the central distribution and processing facilities at the ONB Central Back of House. Transformers at lot lines are currently being set, sewage pumps are being installed and the desalinization plant is being upgraded to produce drinkable water. By mid-October, the generators that have been supplying electricity at ONB will be shut off, and we will begin operating with BVI Electric Corporation’s electricity (with our own back-up generator). We will have fresh drinking water coming from all water taps, and we will be plumbing waste into a central processing facility. In addition, Digicel has put up a tower

A photo of the early stages of construction at Oil Nut Bay. Photo by YachtShotsBVI.com

that brings great cellular phone and wireless internet service throughout the Resort Core area.” On a remote part of Virgin Gorda that is only accessible by boat, all materials are shipped to Oil Nut Bay at considerable cost. Its gradual and necessary progress is to therefore remain as self-sufficient as possible. Housing the necessities out of sight, is also aesthetically important to the project's visionaries. “At the Central Back of House, the area has been cleared to make room for the erection of two large buildings that will house the utilities distribution and processing facilities plus other facilities that will support the entire ONB Community,” Mr. Oswald said. “Both buildings will have ‘living’ roofs of native grasses and plants to help them blend into the area around them. Across the road from the Central Back of House, the area has been de-brushed and otherwise cleaned up to better understand its potential to become a nature and recreation area.” As of 2010, Oil Nut Bay has enthusiastic workers on site and is about to become the BVI’s most contemporary collection of elite homes on its own pristine peninsula, adding prestige to the region’s property market. Take that notion of a collective and then examine some of the luxurious homes that are also on the market, often featured in Property Guide, and you begin to understand what makes the BVI market as a whole somewhat unique. If the BVI is projecting anything as a factor in the global property market, it is sustainable development of the highest quality. PG


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A Modern Farmer Pursues TraditionGreen LivingBy David Blacklock

Aragorn is best known as the impresario of Trellis Bay, where his eponymous Art Centre stands with Jeremy Wright's Cyber Cafe as the spiritual hub of Burning Man culture in the BVI. Aragorn has long sold local fruits and vegetables from the arts centre, but his farm is an attempt to make available organically produced quality produce to the yachting sector, principally, as well as to local restaurants and private customers. The inspiration Good Moon offers is to act as a counterpoint to the government's attempt to create an industrialized agricultural sector based on an array of hydroponic greenhouses situated in Paraquita Bay. On a recent visit, Aragorn was just getting the farm organized following the ravages of Hurricane Earl, which had torn down a grove of banana trees and generally made a mess of things with 100-mph blasts up the gulleys. Offering a visitor a cup of tasty bush tea—eucalyptus and cinnamint—he offered some thoughts on the purpose of the farm and his overall approach to commercial

gardening and its place at the spiritual heart of traditional West Indian life. “It was always my mission to get a piece of land that was fer tile, and I found this piece that was actually farmed up into the late 50s, early 60s. This all used to be terraced land and they used to grow bananas, tania and other crops and before that it was growing sugar cane. It was good to actually find a piece of land that had been active for 200 years or so. It was all bushed over, so it had become re-fer tilized and I could dig it out and star t all over again. “When we first star ted here five years ago, my crew, which was mostly Carib Indian friends of mine from Dominica, were living on the land whilst we were building—so as we were building we were making the garden and feeding ourselves off the garden. “We are a long way from what our eventual goal plan is. I want to have all these beds irrigated, with a timer. We're doing raised beds on the terraces which limits the amount of land you can use, but it also makes

Papayas are just one of the types of fruit available at Good Moon Farm.

High above the North Shore's Trunk Bay, Aragorn Dick-Read has created a working market garden and farm, Good Moon Farm, that promises to become a source of inspiration as well as a source of organic greens and fruit.


it a lot more controllable, and you can walk around harvesting. We're making nice compost now, so you can concentrate on that one rectangle of soil and really build it up since we're not using fer tilizers at all except what we put in from manure and compost. The whole key is in soil development. “When my mum and dad first came here, when I was a kid, the BVI was still farming efficient. I've got strong memories, and now when I look at old photographs, you see these hills as just

being lines (from terracing), you wouldn't see bush like you do now, or trees. Even now, if you look under the bush you can see the terraces where they would grow tania and sweet potatoes and bananas—they were feeding St. Thomas. Now you hear government ministers saying how brutal it is to have to work the land, and they're never going to back to ‘the slavery of the soil.’ It's a warped thing because the soil and the land and the understanding of nature is what made people strong and kept them fit and healthy and also to love the land. Now the BVI has a social crisis because the young generation don't know a tamarind from a tania. They don't know what there is around them, so they don't have a relationship with the land anymore, and so they're caught in the worldwide trap of materialism and popular culture. “The long-term vision here is to have the plots producing under irrigation and to have a few cottages where people can

come and stay and experience agro-tourism—low key, not villa tourism. We plant using the system of the moon—planting three days before the moon for above ground and three days after for below ground. It has a lot do with moisture levels and the lunar gravitational pull. That's why we call it Good Moon Farm. It's one of the nice mysteries to explore in life.” Aragorn says that on a regular basis the farm produces lettuces, arugula, spinach; herbs like basil, rosemary, sage and parsley—

these are the crops “we can produce 90% of the time,” he says. Sometimes things come “in floods.” Sometimes “we lapse,” he says, “but generally we keep the beds busy.” There are three tiers of his market. He delivers to the big supermarkets, to restaurants and caterers, and to bareboats and crewed yachts.

Aragorn jokes that in his own family there has been a complete turnaround since his father, who star ted the Ample Hamper shops, used to impor t fancy foods such as strawberries from New Zealand. Now he is pursuing a strictly local policy—if local can be defined as the Caribbean. He has developed a network from Puer to Rico to Grenada of like-minded purveyors who are striving to keep traditional agriculture alive, cour tesy of laptop computers, mobile phones and the good moon. For a full list of Good Moon Farm's offerings, check their web site: goodmoonfarm.com.

Aragorn with a fresh-picked fig. Photo by David Blacklock.

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The inspiration Good Moon offers is to act as a counterpoint to the government's attempt to create an industrialized agricultural sector based on an array of hydroponic greenhouses situated in Paraquita Bay.


The traditional farming practices that Aragorn finds so full of merit have been derided by the political establishment in the BVI as “old-fashioned, tiresome and inefficient,” in Premier O'Neal's phrase. In order to change the territory's agricultural sector, the government has invested in the construction of a complex of greenhouses at Paraquita Bay that will grow produce under the hydroponic method of cultivation. Initially developed as a cultivation method for harsh environments where traditional in-ground agriculture is difficult or impossible—think deserts or coral atolls—hydroponics has become a mainstream agribusiness sector where large operators run vast greenhouses in harsh conditions. The world's largest grower, Eurofresh in Arizona, has about 320 acres under glass, where they grow pesticide-free tomatoes and other crops. Closer to home, Anguilla's Cuisinar t Resor t has hypdroponics guru, Dr. Howard Resh, in charge of their dedicated gardens which include both hyroponic and traditional organic gardens. The advantages of hydroponic cultivation are many, including lower water use than traditional methods as well as flexibility of production so that yields can more easily match demand, allowing for daily harvesting and marketing on a large scale. Because this method doesn't use soil as a growing medium, it is technically not eligible for the label

“organic,” though growers may eschew pesticides. Additionally, of course, this method of cultivation avoids many of the natural calamities that affect the region—landslides, wind damage and the like. Dr. Resh's Anguilla facility claims to be built to withstand winds up to 110 mph, for instance. Whether BVI's farmers and market gardeners can embrace the new technology remains to be seen—the scale of the operation would indicate that the era of the individual working a small plot of land is not part of government's vision for the future. PG

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Watching Paint DryBy Owen Waters

Well, it’s an expression, and in getting to know a little about new types of paint in an ever green-aspiring world, having the wrong paint dry, as the partners at Caribbean Colours in Fish Bay tell me, can be a disaster.



Teaming up with the American brand California Paints, business owners Scott Bryson, Edread Williams and Andy MacDonald inform me that the negatives associated with paint is the very essence of what new eco paints are attempting to eradicate. “We source products that have other Caribbean markets, so whilst weather is a factor, we are more conscious that the new developer of a resort, home or commercial property is looking for LEEDS and EPA-compliant products for the interior and exterior. In our store, we hope to offer a great retail experience that will be enjoyed by everyone, from that serious contractor getting in and out quickly, all the way to homeowners who want to do the job themselves. We have a relaxed setting with colour magazines, computers and beverages. Our aim is empowering the customers,” said Scott. Caribbean Colours is also partnered with experienced contractors Tony Bramble as well as Jeana Orasco. Local knowledge is as important as understanding the new technologies available. “We are attempting to create a new experience on several levels for every perspective,” says Scott. “We are introducing architect kits to use paint colors and brands to comply with their parameters as well as using computer technology whereby clients can come to the store with a picture of a property, and we can superimpose products on the images to give a true identity of what a paint scheme will look like before going ahead with it.” The new business is projecting non-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, whereby harmful toxins are removed that can cause respiratory and eye irritations and instead strive to retain as much non-harmful, organic compounds as possible. “The paint uses microban, a germ fighter which makes it safe in hospitals and other care units, that’s a big plus—it’s a unique antibacterial additive and is found in tons of everyday products, and crucial for a high-moisture environment such as the BVI.” Caribbean Colours works with Fibrelock, known in the USA for working on natural disasters. “Having an all-weather, quick-time product was a vital part of our research,” said Scott. “We want to provide a superior product to what has been available, and we are identifying our buyers’ needs as they walk through the door. Price point is key, and the companies we work with pass the reality on in terms of today’s economy.” VOC paints cause paint fumes, and over the years the industry has been working hard to eradicate harmful effects on labour and the closing of businesses in order for contractors to work. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was established in 1998 in the USA and has started to become one of the foremost international standards that products and properties set as a goal to achieve. As more and more businesses and properties become compliant to achieve LEED recognition, it is starting to shape industry in the BVI, from the high-end buyer self-regulating for a better environment down to personal choices of businesses to work with products and the contractors who choose to work alongside the decisions to make a healthier environment. Of course, the choice is still up to the buyer, but let it be said that the products are now available here in the paint industry, and going down to Caribbean Colours and discussing computerized painting with eco products improves the feel-good factor of that initial impression of painting which is often considered one of the more taxing elements of developing or home improvement. In the words of Tom Sawyer, who sold the joy of painting to his peers, “Like it? Well, I don’t see why I ouhghtn’t to like it. Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?”

You can find the guys at Caribbean Colours in Skelton Industrial Park in Fish Bay. PG

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Working with the project architect and interior designer, homeowners carefully select a portfolio of luxury fixtures and finishes to complete the interior and exterior design of the home. Presented as a series of lifestyle package options, the homebuyer chooses their selection as part of the buying experience. Typically this translates into different options for the design, colour and finish of cabinets, counter top, high-end appliances, lighting, tile and flooring in the kitchen. For the bathroom, the style and colour of tile and flooring plus options for the counter top, vanity, sinks and lighting fixtures are all available choices. Packages also include finished paint colors, interior and exterior lighting, flooring, fans and landscaping. As the trend trickles into the BVI, one can’t help but marvel at

the time-saving benefits of buying a move-in-ready home. What completes a home’s uniqueness is the individual interior design style and personality of the client. The biggest benefit of buying a move-in-ready home is relinquishing the time-consuming role of sourcing the right products and fixtures. For the independent homebuilder, this can mean endless searching via the internet and local stores as well as international travel to make the perfect selections. While some aspects of the packages offered may not be 100% your choice, many offer allowances for customization. Another benefit is that the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and lighting come fully installed. The buyer no longer has to spend valuable time searching for the right contractors or overseeing the installation project. Some model homes are sold to include, or have available, optional

A fast-growing trend in the homebuilding industry is the development of move-in-ready homes. Here the property developer builds a community of homes or apartments that offer the buyer more than just a unique lifestyle opportunity.

Just Add Peopleby Dawn Southgate


furniture packages. Again targeted lifestyle packages are offered for each room of the home. Many packages provide just the right amount of furniture and accessories to create a comfortable home yet leave room to add the buyers’ personality through the finishing decorating touches. Some developers have an in-house interior designer on board for those clients who prefer a furniture package custom tailored to their exact specifications and design style, whether for a family home or vacation rental. The beauty is that the time and stress involved in furnishing the entire

home is diminished along with the hassles of shipping and installation. When the paperwork is complete, and you have the keys in hand, your

beautiful new home will be ready, needing only you and your personal items to fill it.

While buying a move-in-ready home might not suit those with aspirations to design their own haven, the choice is perfect for those whose schedule doesn’t allow for

managing their own construction project. And some local projects are opening up the opportunity to live in more remote parts of

the islands, which before may have seemed prohibitive to build on, particularly with no access to basic amenities or roads. As more communities spring up in the BVI, it’s refreshing to see that the architectural design, while providing a more modern feel, is in keeping with BVI’s love of tropical and Caribbean design. And for interiors, the warm wood tones of Indonesian furniture, the textures of rattan and the colourful fabrics seamlessly integrate with the cleaner lines of contemporary design, and the essence of Caribbean living is retained. PG

The beauty is that the time and stress involved in furnishing the entire home is diminished along with the hassles of shipping and installation.



Drakes Traders

25 Years in the BVIBy Owen Waters

Anyone who has lived here for 25

years will know Drakes Traders and

will know how they started humbly

by selling tiles out of a spare room,

catering to a niche in the BVI market.

An example of what Drakes can do.


Many things may have changed, but many things haven’t, and Drakes is going stronger than ever now in their own, proud building in Skelton Park at Fish Bay. Christian Esser is the managing director at Drakes—he is on the shop floor and he is hands on. As we tour the 10,000 square-foot showroom, I am reminded of housing emporiums I have seen in the States and Europe. “We aren’t about to start doing hotdogs and breakfasts for everyone,” laughs Christian who always seems to be in a good mood. “My family is originally from Germany, and we love this island, so our tastes are from Europe as well as the States and frankly from anywhere in the world that we might see a great product for the market in the BVI.” That market is a key part in Drakes’ business. Having inventory is crucial and having choice caters to the 20,000 square feet of warehouse to which one day Christian says they will probably have to expand. “We cater to residential and commercial buyers, and I would say that every second

home will purchase from our store, from windows to tiles, kitchens to doors. We like to give people a vast choice. On the majority, living is outdoors, where possible, and kitchens are basically clean and spacious and inside.” In asking Christian if trends have changed, he says almost sadly, “Well, there was a time when everyone wanted ventilated windows that simply slided shut, but now everything needs locking, securing and bolting down, and that isn’t necessarily hurricanes; it’s a sign of the society. We hope not to evolve further on that element, but security is important as is longevity.” Drakes carries warranties on all their products as the main dealer and are a member of Ace buying group, where they pass competitive prices to the floor. “Residential clients will always struggle with the price of products. We employ 12 people, and all are trained to advise their best. Sometimes the cost of labour might seem costly, compared to the cost of materials, but more and more people love doing it themselves.”

To keep everything carefully planned, Drakes have computerized kitchen setups, where ideas can be seen on an animated programme down to architectural drawings or site-visit specs. “It is never going to change that the kitchen is the hub of the home,” says Christian with a smile. “It’s one of the most important purchases a homemaker makes.” And I tend to agree. Looking around the showroom, I am already hungry. I also notice a lot of eco-friendly appliances and products. Christian cites two major changes in the last year, the recession having more and more people improving their existing properties instead of upgrading to new homes, and more interest in green products. “Green is big business, but it’s hard to say whether the industry will make it stick, and that’s not by choice as I’m all for it,” he says. “But it is the consumer that dictates it. It’s surprising; you can have someone knickknack with green products, but when it comes to something like a door, they want mahogany or teak regardless of any issues—recycled or not, they want it.” So Drakes tries to cover all bases and listens well to their customers' needs, having

both an inexpensive range and higher end. What they are looking for is what they hope to have. “At the end of the day,” says Christian, “we are only an island and 25,000-something strong. We could not expect to dictate trends or even claim to have set

them, but our business has always been the same: we look for interesting niches and trends by listening, and we source and buy them so that our customers may have them right here on island. We like being there for them; without their input, we wouldn’t have any trends at all.” I couldn’t agree more. As I was leaving, everyone—not just Christian—was smiling and loving what they were doing. Some customers were hanging around the tile section and others checking out doors, smiling, too, and no doubt wondering how their new, smaller purchase would transfer into their major one.

Drakes Traders are based at Skelton Park at Fish Bay. They’re open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. PG

"It is never going to change that the kitchen is the hub of the home."


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TORTOLAH9 Windy HiLL BeAuTy!: Lovely, well finished, recently built 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home sitting on 1.152 acres. Very private. Beautiful views of Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke. www.coldwellbankerbvi.com $700,000.00 (284) 495-3000

i10 BRiGHT And AiRy 3 BedROOM FAMiLy HOMe: Lovely bright and airy, three bedroom, two bathroom family home with studio apartment on a hill above Nanny Cay, Tortola's premier Marina. Ideally located to provide easy access to Road Town, Tortola's best beaches and for boaters all the facilities of the marina…fantastic ocean and island views. Contact [email protected]. US$700,000 (284)495-3000

H8 BeAuTiFuLLy BuiLT HiLL TOP HOuSe: Beautifully finished 3 bedroom home with pool sitting majestically above Cane Garden and Brewers Bay beaches. These stunning, unbeatable views are why you came to the BVI! The interiors, millwork, kitchen etc on this lovely property are as impressive as the view. Contact [email protected]. US$2,300,000 (284)495-3000

i10 An ARcHiTecTuRAL Find: Tropical design with European sophistication and superb standard of finish all combine to create this intriguing three bedroom retreat located on 1.46 acres in a private hillside setting on Tortola’s south coast. Recently completed and immaculately maintained, this luxury residence is built as two pavilions separated by the infinity edge pool and connected by a covered loggia and enjoys some of the more spectacular ocean views on Tortola US$2,950,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H9 AGAPe cOTTAGeS: Nestled within walking distance of Cane Garden Bay beach but elevated to provide fantastic ocean and island views, Agape Cottages is an investor’s dream for someone looking to walk into a thriving small vacation rental business. Consists of 3 x one bedroom units and 2 x two bedroom short term rental Units plus owner occupied accommodations and more on just over an acre. Potentially 12 rentable bedrooms. [email protected] $2,290,000.00 284 495-3000

K8 LuXuRy 3 Bed ViLLA AT LAMBeRT: Spectacular three bedroom Villa with dramatic, high vaulted ceilings, spacious walk in closets in all bedrooms, additional

apartment underneath main house, lovely views and breeze, walking distance of great beach. $2m Visit www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

G10 eXcLuSiVe FOuR BedROOM ReSidence in LuSH WeST end: The wonderful ambiance of this residence comes from its first class design and breathtaking views of Jost Van Dyke. Built as two pavilions separated by a spacious swimming pool deck, the property also includes a self contained one bedroom apartment. US$2,600,000 Tel. 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H9 LOVeLy LOT AT BALLAST BAy: Beautiful Ballast Bay Lot now available. Glorious views of Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke. $120,000 [email protected] (284) 495 3000

G10 LOnG BAy LOTS: Two Lots for sale above Long Bay Beach Resort. Both just under an acre and both offering spectacular views. Concrete access, road, underground utilities, full resort services available. [email protected] $295,000 each 284 495-3000

G10 TWO And THRee BedROOM HiLLSide ViLLAS – LOnG BAy ReSORT: Cleverly designed Villas with fantastic views, great beach and full use of all resort facilities. Lock off units designed to maximize income potential at Tortola’s leading beach resort. From $350,000 [email protected] (284) 495 3000

H9 1 AcRe LOT AT BALLAST BAy: Stunning Lot, hillside just off the water, spectacular views, one for your “Must View Today” list! $200,000 [email protected] (284) 495 3000

K8 VAcATiOn RenTAL HeAVen! Two 3 bedroom townhomes, each with pools, recently completed and beautifully finished, now available. Walk to Little Bay beach! Fanastic vacation rentals. Contact [email protected]. US$2,300,000 (284)495-3000

G10 MAGniFicenT 5.5 AcRe PeninSuLA This historic 5 bedroom property with swimming pool located at West End, affords total privacy, spectacular views with direct access to the beach and a private jetty. An exceptional idyllic retreat in the Caribbean. $6,500,000 Tel 284 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

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L7 ViLLA ASOLARe AT MAnSiOn HALL: This stunning home is located around a point which gives panoramic views of the outer islands from Scrub Island to Norman Island. There are stone steps that lead to each of the three buildings, the two beaches and thru lush flowers, fruit trees and the historic ruins of Fort Hodge dating from the 1740’s. There is also an infinity pool with an out door kitchen, perfect for entertaining! For more details about this property please go to www.trudebvi.com or call Courtney at (284) 494-2500

G10 PineAPPLe PLAce: Situated in Belmont above Smugglers Cove. Pleasing proportions, stunning views, it has 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a guest house and swimming pool. Privacy, antique teak doors and furniture, mahogany windows, and an orchid shade house are also appreciated. www.pineappleplacebvi.com US$3,500,000

H9 2 BedROOM HOMe, cAnnOn POinT eSTATe, cAne GARden BAy: Delightful 2 bedroom fully furnished cottage in unique, private location on the point Between Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay. Spectacular Sunset, Ocean and Island West Facing Views. ½ acre Lot. One Lot off the water. Pristine, Peaceful and Private. Small, covenanted, Residential Estate. $750k. or purchase with adjacent vacant Lot for $950k. [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

H11 ideAL FAMiLy HOMe: Spacious, newly built 3 bed, 3 ½ bath home located on 0.715 acres at Romney Park. With car port and landscaped grounds. $950,000 Tel 284 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H10 TinGALAyO: A stunning newly constructed property on approx 4 acres. 4 bedroom main house with 2 bedroom guest cottage. Unparalleled views of a bright blue sea dotted with islets. A choice of living, dining and entertainment areas, indoors and out. Sweeping decks with sunbeds and oversized cushions for tanning and contemplation. Two swimming pools and a hot tub for star-gazing. And all within a short drive of Tortola's legendary West End beaches. $3.75m [email protected] (284) 495 3000

G10 3 BedROOM cARiBBeAn STyLe HOMe: Located on over 1.5 acres of gentle sloping land at Belmont Estates. The three pavilions include spacious kitchen, covered dining area, living room, movie porch library, hobby room; master bedroom suite and two guest bedrooms. Swimming pool terrace with loggia and wet bar. US$1,750,000 www.smithsgore.com (284) 494-2446

G11 FRencHMAn'S cAy: Stunning new build 3 bedroom Villa with pool with views of Soper's Hole, Little Thatch, St. Thomas, etc. Recently completed. The perfect vacation retreat in one of the BVI most exclusive Estates. Designed and built with absolutely no expense spared. Contact [email protected] $3,000,000 (284)495-3000

i10 WATeRFROnT HOMeS WiTH dOcKS, nAnny cAy: 2/3 bedroom waterfront townhouses with docks now available at

Nanny Cay, Tortola’s premier marina. Full resort facilities and competitive rental program available

to offset costs of ownership. (284)495-3000. Contact [email protected]. US$650,000

J8 SeA cOWS BAy LAnd: Located near Oleander Estate in the hills above Sea Cow’s Bay, these 2 properties have spectacular views and breezes. These lots are prime for development, one lot is 0.783 of an acre and the other lot is 6.9 acres, both totaling 7.683 acres. Freehold and No Covenants. US$650,000 (284) 494-2500 www.trudebvi.com

H11 SundOWn: A unique three bedroom home with pool designed for indoor/outdoor living with large open living area and terrace. Fabulous channel and

sunset views. Located at the exclusive, gated Towers Estate, at just under an acre privacy guaranteed. $1.6m [email protected] (284) 495 3000

H9 LAST AVAiLABLe LOT, cAnnOn POinT eSTATe, cAne GARden BAy: Unique, private location on the point Between Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay. Spectacular Sunset, Ocean and Island West Facing Views. Last Lot available in pristine, peaceful and private, small covenanted, Residential Estate. One Lot off the water. $250k. [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

i10 HOMe SiTeS AVAiLABLe AT MARGueRiTe eSTATe Sites for sale with views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and St. John. Acreage from 0.304a to 1.065A. Prices range from $70,000 to $175,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

G10 neWLy BuiLT 4 BedROOM ViLLA: Tucked into the hillside at Belmont Estate the villa consists of 3 pavilions built around a swimming pool terrace. 2-car garage. 1.578 acres. $2,000,000 494-2446 wwwsmithsgore.com

H9 4 BedROOM ViLLA cAne GARden BAy: Position “A” above Cane Garden Bay offering spectacular island, ocean and sunset views. 4 bedroom Villa with 1 bedroom apartment underneath. Provides best of CGB..more views and breezes…quiet hillside location. $700k [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 A RARe Find AT BeLMOnT eSTATeS: Newly built, contemporary home in prestigious Belmont Estates, a few minutes’ drive to Long Bay and Smuggler’s Cove beaches. Spacious master bedroom suite with two private guest rooms both with ensuite bathroom. Kitchen and living areas open onto swimming pool deck. US$1,250,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

K9 3 Bed HOMe ABOVe HOdGeS cReeK MARinA, 1 AcRe LOT Lovely setting on the hill above Hodges Creek Marina for this 3 bed family home with large covered decks from which to enjoy simply spectacular views. Set amongst 1 acre of beautifully landscaped, gently sloping gardens. A “must see” at this price. $875k neg. [email protected] 284 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 “THe BLeSSinG” LOnG BAy: An exceptional Villa finished to the highest of standards. Incredible ocean and island views. Beach and resort facilities available. 2 bedrooms with loft and pool on approx one acre Lot. Built and maintained by perfectionists. A great example of


what is possible in the BVI when only the best will do. $1.5m [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

i10 A cARiBBeAn deLiGHT! Five bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom residence (approx. 7,000 sf) situated on a magnificent hillside brow on the south side of Tortola with exceptional views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. This secluded property, extending to over 6 acres of land, is a rarity in the BVI as it offers an elevated position on virtually flat land. $3,750,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

H8 1 AcRe LOT, GLORiOuS cAne GARden BAy VieWS: A rare Lot on Luck Hill with fantastic views of Cane Garden Bay. Beautiful sunsets. Very buildable. One not to be missed! $225k [email protected] 495-3000

J9 FiXeR uPPeR cLOSe TO TOWn Two bedroom, three bathroom residence in need of renovation located at Slaney Hill. The property extends to 0.20 acres and affords stunning views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. The property also includes a two storey workshop/utility room. $450,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

i10 cOMPLeTed 2 Bed TOWnHOuSe AT nAnny cAy: A much sought after completed waterfront townhouse with dock has become available at Nanny Cay Marina. Fully furnished, successfully rented since completion. Large wraparound balcony, full use of all facilities, don’t stop to think, come see it today $675,000 (284) 495 3000 [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 BeLMOnT eSTATeS: A few lots left on a delightfully wooded estate of about 250 acres encompassing two of the finest beaches on Tortola, Long Bay Beach and Smuggler’s Cove. Some lots are

located within walking distance to the beach. From $145,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

G10 unique inVeSTMenT OPPORTuniTy: Upper level poolside unit at Long Bay Beach Resort with income potential. The apartment includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, kitchenette and two generous balconies overlooking the pool with beautiful ocean views. Within walking distance to Long Bay beach. US$330,000. (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

K9 cASA VeRde 3 BedROOMS, 1 AcRe A light and airy 3 bedroom Villa perched on the hill above Hodges Creek Marina. Lovely marina, ocean and island views from the spacious wrap around deck. Nestled on a fantastic one acre Lot, with established and easily managed tropical gardens. [email protected] 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

K8 dRAMATic HeAdLAnd eSTATe: Sitting on a spectacular promontory, with a dramatic ocean gorge this exceptional 7 acre beachfront and waterfront residence has been beautifully designed to integrate five pavilion buildings, including five bedrooms, four bathrooms, family room, living room, kitchen and dining pavilion with separate pool terrace all surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. US$7,750,000 Tel. 284-494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

G10 POndAViSTA: Newly constructed, 4 bedroom residence with pool set amidst beautifully terraced gardens. Situated on a 1.4 acre site in Belmont Estates and within walking distance of the beautiful Long Bay and Smuggler's Cove beaches. Enjoy spectacular 180 degree views from Little Tobago to the west, to Jost van Dyke to the north to Cane Garden Bay to the east. $2.7m

(284)495-3000 [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

H9 dRAMATic PROPeRTy AT SHAnnOn: Built amongst large boulders and lush tropical gardens this unique residence is situated on 5.25 acres and affords the most spectacular northerly views and sunsets. Encompassing approx 5,700 sf this exceptional retreat consists of a great house with three bedroom suites, dramatic two tier swimming pool, private master bedroom cottage and two spacious Balinese guest cottages. A self-contained caretaker’s cottage is located to the rear of the property. $5,450,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

J8 3 BedROOM RidGe ROAd HOMe WiTH 3 Bed APT: Lovely 3 bedroom family home with rental income potential from 3 bed apt beneath. Great views of North Shore and Guana Island. Lush mature garden filled with coconut palms and fruit trees. Motivated Seller. [email protected] $850,000.00 (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 WALK TO LOnG BAy BeAcH, 3 BedROOMS, POOL: Much sought after, James O'Halloran designed, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Villawith pool on approx. 1 acre lot a short stroll from Long Bay Beach. Great views, mature tropcal gardens. Concrete road to property! Vacation rental history. US$2,200,000 (284)495-3000

G10 AFFORdABLe PROPeRTy in deSiRABLe LOcATiOn 2 bedroom, 2 bath house located on a 0.8 acre lot on the hillside of Belmont Estates overlooking Smugglers Cove and Jost Van Dyke. Main house with great room, galley kitchen and master bedroom suite. Separate guest bedroom cottage. Cozy courtyard. $850,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

R6 3 BedROOM HOMe WiTH POOL, LeVeRicK BAy: “Mikaya” is a delightful 3 bedroom hillside home with a pool offering spectacular views of the North Sound. Perfect lay out for a vcation home. Well constructed and comfortably furnished. Plenty of shady deck space. Large lounge and kitchen area. The right house at the right price. $1.6m [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

J9 LOnG TRencH eSTATe HOMe: Situated on .623 acres this split level home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate 1 bedroom unit which has rental income. Since this home is set on only .3 acres an additional house can be erected giving two for the price of one. This is a must see!! US$715,000 www.trudebvi.com or call Courtney at (284) 494-2500

G10 cHARMinG neW LiSTinG AT BeLMOnT Caribbean style 3 bedroom 5 bath villa located on over 1.5 acres of gentle sloping land. Main house with kitchen, living room, covered dining area, verandah, library, hobby room, full bath, laundry and storage area; master bedroom cottage located in front of the swimming pool terrace; two bedroom guest cottage. $1,750,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

L8 WATeRFROnT HOMe AT BeeF iSLAnd 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom residence with swimming pool located at Little Mountain Estate, with direct water access and within walking distance to Long Bay beach. The property enjoys sweeping southerly views from Peter Island to Virgin Gorda. Spacious living room opening up to a covered terrace, kitchen and master bedroom suite on the main level . The lower level comprises four guest bedrooms with two bathrooms. $2,400,000 Tel (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

F11 PeBBLe BeAcH cOTTAGe: Unique waterfront property with private dock at Soper’s Hole, West End. 2 bedroom cottage on 0.6 acres with wonderful westerly ocean, island and marina views. [email protected] $1,950,000.00 (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G11 THe Wendy HOuSe, 2 BedROOM HOMe On 1/3AcRe: The Wendy House is delightful two bedroom home, sitting on a 1/3 acre offering wonderful views over Sopers Hole Marina. Its unique position on Frenchmans Cay allows it to catch the tradewinds and enjoy the sunsets. Plenty of scope for future development. Successfully rented. $595,000 (284) 495 3000 [email protected] www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 HuMMinGBiRd HOuSe: Located in the prestigious Belmont Estate only moments from Smugglers Cove and Long Bay beaches, this delightful home has been extensively remodeled by the current owner, an English Architect with over 20 years island experience designing first class, luxurious homes. Pleasing proportions and scale, elegant finishes and fixture choices of the highest quality and wonderful ocean, island and sunset views. $2,495,000.00 [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

G10 TWO BedROOM cOndO Set within Long Bay Beach Resort, with access to all the hotel amenities and within walking distance to the beautiful sandy beach. $350,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

H11 deLiGHTFuL TWO BedROOM HOuSe WiTH SPecTAcuLAR VieWS: Elegant two bedroom two bath house with swimming pool and spectacular views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel, including St. John and St. Thomas. This well designed home combines timeless Caribbean design with contemporary flair. US1,250,000 (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

i8 SuRFSHORe ViLLA: A stunning, brand new home overlooking one of the BVI’s most pristine beaches at Trunk Bay. 3 bedroom main house, one bedroom guest

cottage, pool, large shaded verandas, beautifully combines traditional Caribbean style with modern, sleek finishes and fixtures. $1.55m [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

J9 STudiO cOndO AT TOBAccO WHARF: This charming studio condo comes semi-furnished with all modern amenities and enchanting views overlooking the harbour and a lovely garden. It is located on the top floor of Tobacco Wharf within walking distance to Road Town US$325,000. www.trudebvi.com or call Courtney at (284) 494-2500.

H9 ROSe LOdGe, 3 BedROOMS Windy HiLL: Beautiful hillside setting with exceptional island and sunset views. Two bedroom main house with lovely gardens and lawn. Delihtful views of Cane Garden Bay from very private guest house. $1.1m [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

L9 eXcePTiOnAL WATeRFROnT eSTATe: Set on 4.7 acres and including 600 ft of waterfront/beachfront and a private dock. Ideally located in a private residential estate with spectacular views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the residence comprises a four bedroom main house featuring three pavilions connected by covered verandahs and


swimming pool terrace, two bedroom guest house, garage, workshop and tennis court. The combination of beach frontage as well as anchorage is a rarity in the BVI and the Caribbean and presents a unique opportunity to own an exquisite residence in an idyllic location to take full advantage of the island’s treasures. Price on application. (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H9 BuSineSS OPPORTuniTy: 1.04 acres of hill side land just 200 feet beyond the picturesque beaches of Cane Garden Bay. The property houses six buildings containing 5 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom units. US$2,500,000 (284)495-4825

J9 MARinA VieW GARden cOndO: 2 bedroom garden condo at Village Cay Marina. Lovely marina setting. Perfectly placed for all the conveniences of Road Town. Fully furnished and air conditioned. $499,000.00 [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

H10 LOcATed in cARROT BAy: This 0.267 acre site affords lovely views of Jost Van Dyke and a quiet neighbourhood. $65,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

H9 PRiVATe ViLLA AT SHAnnOn: Ideally located to benefit from higher elevation, spectacular views and year round reduced temperature. Main house with great room, master bedroom and two guest bedroom suites. A one bedroom guest cottage is located across the spacious swimming pool deck. US$2,600,000 Tel 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

ViRGin GORdAP8 APARTMenTS AT OLde yARd inn ViLLAGe: Two, bedroom, two bathroom apartments at the new Olde Yard Condominium Village. The apartments (1,225 sf) are fully air-conditioned and enjoy ocean views through the French doors leading onto a large patio. The homeowners share a beautiful pool, garden, fitness centre laundry and restaurant. From $300,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

P9 WATeRFROnT LOT in ViRGin GORdA: Approx 1.26 acres fantastic waterfront Lot.Prime location amongst the boulders. High end residential. $485k [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

P9 cHARMinG THRee BedROOM, TWO BATH HOMe AT Windy HiLL: Set on 0.5 acres in a quiet neighbourhood the property enjoys beautiful views of Tortola and Beef Island and a lush tropical garden. $750,000

P8 A STOne’S THROW FROM LiTTLe TRunK BAy: Enchanting 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath Caribbean Villa perched amid huge boulders above beautiful Little Trunk Bay. Nestled in approx. 1.15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this poolside villa boasts five separate guest cottages, tennis court and fish pond. US$2,600,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

q6 MOOnLiT SeA: Amazing 180 degree unobstructed sea views. Sunsets and gentle breezes. 4 min. walk to pristine beach, swimming and snorkeling. Beautifully

landscaped. 2BR/3BA, open concept, large deck. More

photos at www.virgingordahouseforsale.com. Priced below market yet still negotiable. $695,000. Bonnie Dougall: 284-495-3003

q6 LAn y MOR: Lan Y Mor – Welsh for “By The Sea” - a simply stunning home on a ¾ acre Lot that must be amongst the prime sites in Virgin Gorda. Absolutely incredible ocean and sunset views. Custom hardwood doors, Sub Zero appliances, slate countertop…get the idea? “WOW!” does not fully describe this property or its lush gardens! Built by a renowned Landscape Architect Contact [email protected]. US$1,200,000 (284)495-3000

P9 BALdOR, SPRinG BAy: A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, spacious home located in Spring Bay Estate moments from Virgin Gorda’s finest white sand beach Built up high to capture views and breezes. In the main house are the master bedroom, bathroom, living and dining room and kitchen. Adjacent and connected by wooden decks, is a 2 story building with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. $1.7m [email protected] 495-3000

q8 WATeRFROnT LAnd AVAiLABLe in ViRGin GORdA: Lots now available from $200,000.00. Dramatic ocean views. Very buildable.www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284) 495-3000

q8 eXcePTiOnAL PAnORAMic ViSTAS: Encompassing many of the islands in the BVI from the Dogs and Ginger Island all the way to St. John are had from this contemporary 3 bedroom 3 ½ bathroom home with spacious swimming pool terrace located in a quiet and covenanted residential estate within a short drive to Spanish Town and beaches. The design cleverly blurs the distinction between the internal and external living areas. Exceptional standards of finish reflect a modern

interpretation of Caribbean living. US3,150,000 (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

q6 SeAS SOnG, 3 BedROOM ViLLA: Seas Song sits 30’ above the Sir Francis Drake Channel on a beautiful promitory on Virgin Gorda’s North Western shoreline, Within easy walking distance of two fabulous beaches, this stunning 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom home with pool is a modern interpretation of traditional Caribbean architecture. Lots of stonework, large covered terraces and landscaping by award winning Architects. $2.95m [email protected] 495-3000

P8 4 BedROOM ViLLA WiTH 360 deGRee VieWS: Unique location atop Virgin Gorda's boulders. 360 degree views of the Caribbean and Atlantic. Inviting living spaces created in and amongst the boulders. Fantastic freeform pool. Tastefully landscaped to provide complete privacy. Visit www.coldwellbankerbvi.com $2.4m (284) 495-3000

R6 PRiVATe ViLLA AT LeVeRicK BAy: This two bedroom, two bath villa with large pool, covered and open terraces and panoramic views of Leverick Bay and the Atlantic Ocean boasts well-tended gardens and constant Caribbean breezes and has access to the amenities of Leverick Bay Resort. $1,750,000 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

P9 RAKu, cROOK BAy: This 6 bedroom custom home has been designed and built to a standard rarely seen in the BVI and is surely one of the finest luxury homes currently available in the Caribbean. The standard of construction, choice of materials - marble countertops, andirobi vaulted ceilings, mahogany hardwood floors, over 100 tons of imported stone, jatoba hardwood cabinetry - and location - beachfront, Virgin Gorda - are all second to none. $8.8m [email protected] 495-3000

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R5 HOMeS And LAnd AT LiTTLe diX BAy: Rare opportunity to own a home on the dramatic hillside above the world-renowned resort. Magnificent setting, luxurious amenities and services, remarkable privacy. Price on application. (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com www.villasatlittledixbay.com

P9 RARe LARGe LOT nOW AVAiLABLe in ViRGin GORdA: Approx 1.9 acre Lot now available in Virgin Gorda. Incredible 360 degree views. Truly unique. Beautiful boulders. Upscale neighbours. Off Coppermine Road. Very buildable. $1,200,000 [email protected] (284) 495 3000

R6 SOuTH SOund WATeRFROnT HOMeSiTeS: Freehold 0.5 to 1 acre sites in a private secluded location with fabulous views, breezes on South Sound. Services are underground. We offer villa designs and construction. US$200,000 (203)312-0152 [email protected] www.videoautomation.com/southsound.html

P8 TROPicAL HOMe: Charming and eclectic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a 0.5 acre site with spectacular views of Tortola and Beef Island and the Caribbean Sea. Its lush tropical garden includes a Balinesian Rice barn. $650,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

q7 A dReAM cOMe TRue, POnd BAy: A five bedroom, cliffside/waterfront home above Virgin Gorda’s most spectacular beaches at Pond Bay and Savannah Bay. Simply stunning. Ask to see the rental history and figures on this property. A phenomenal story. $3.5m [email protected] (284) 495 3000 www.coldwellbankerbvi.com

P8 cOndOS AVAiLABLe On ViRGin GORdA: A selection of one and two bedroom condominiums available on Virgin Gorda at the Olde Yard Village from $320k. Finished and equipped to high standards, lovely facilities including large pool, gym, restaurant, tennis courts, beautiful gardens. From $320,000 (284) 495 3000 [email protected]

P9 5600SqFT OF MediTTeRAneAn SPLendOR: A really spacious home with gorgeous ocean views, one Lot off the water, short walk to wonderful small secluded beach dotted with VG’s famous boulders. Lovely gardens US$2,000,000 (284) 495-3000 [email protected]

nORTHeRn iSLAndSM7 MAinSAiL ReSORT, MARinA And SPA: Spectacular Lots from 1 1/2 to over 6 acres now available to build your Caribbean dream home on beautiful Scrub Island. A few Oceanfront and hillside homes with incredible views and access to alll resort facilities still available. US$2,000,000 (284) 495-3000

M7 VeRy PRiVATe 2+ AcRe LOTS On eXcLuSiVe ScRuB iSLAnd MARinA & SPA ReSORT! Part of an upscale island resort, waterfront land is available to build your own dream home. View at www.trudebvi.com US $1,500,000+ (284) 494-2500

M7 eXcePTiOnAL HeAdLAnd PROPeRTy With four separate cottages located on Great Camanoe, just a 10 minutes’ boat ride away from Trellis Beef Island. The site extends to over 4 acres and includes 800 feet of ocean front with beautiful granite boulders. Private dock. $1,800,000. Tel. 494-2446 www.smithgore.com

M7 OuTeR iSLAnd eSTATe Located on Great Camanoe, this 10 acre estate has beach and water frontage and a dock. Main house built as three pavilions connected by terraces and verandahs with beautiful views of Marina Cay and the Sir Francis Drake Channel; one bedroom self-contained guest cottage. Beautiful landscaped grounds. $6,000,000 (284)494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

M7 WATeRFROnT ReSidence On GReAT cAMAnOe offering complete privacy and designated dockage within Indigo Estate marina. Spectacular southerly views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Built as three separate cottages the house provides spacious internal and

external lounge areas, dining terraces, kitchen, three bedrooms and swimming pool deck. $1,850,000 Tel (284) 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

M7 cHARMinG 5 BedROOM ViLLA On GReAT cAMAnOe: Delightful 3 bedroom Main House with 2 Bedroom Guest house on Great Camanoee. Lots of character. Fantastic island and ocean views, incredible panorama. Easy access to dock. Approx 2 acre Lot. US$1,200,000 (284)495-3000

M7 3 BedROOM ViLLA, MAinSAiL deVeLOPMenT: One time opportunity to purchase nearly completed 3 bedroom residence from Owner at significantly below market price. On Mainsail Luxury Resort, Spa and Marina private island. Finishes to the highest specifications. Full property management services and facilities. $2,000,000 284 495-3000 [email protected]

M7 eXcePTiOnAL HeAdLAnd PROPeRTy: Extending to over 4 acres with 800 feet of ocean front with beautiful granite boulders and a private dock, this 2 bedroom house benefits from soothing breezes and spectacular views. $1,800,000 Tel 284 494-2446 www.smithsgore.com

M7 diAMOnd ReeF eSTATe, unique 10 AcRe PROPeRTy: A fabulous property, full of character and charm. Upon this 10 acre site sits a magnificent 3 bedroom main house, built largely from local stone in 1968 by the Upjohn Pharmaceutical family. A delightful one bedroom guest house built in later years. Residents treated to glorious views yet completely private. Wonderful landscaping, beachfront, private swim dock. Absolutely one of a kind property. $6m (284) 495-3000 [email protected]

M7 LuXuRy AccOMMOdATiOn ARRiVeS in THe BVi: Brand new Marina Suites, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath at the BVI’s premier Resort and Marina Development on Scrub Island. Resort faclities incl. first class spa, restaurants and marina. $1.2m www.coldwellbankerbvi.com (284)495-3000

JOST VAn dyKee8 JOST VAn dyKe LAnd: There is a 1 acre lot located about a mile east from Foxy’s Restaurant. It has utility access, road access and stunning panoramic views of Tortola and St. Thomas. US$110,000.00 www.trudebvi.com or call Marianne at (284) 494-2500.

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SeBASTiAn'S On THe BeAcH: Rooms for every budget starting with Tropical Garden rooms up to luxury junior-suites with teak whirlpool. Beachfront rooms offer "fall-out-of-bed into the water beaching" (Fodor's), a/c, ceiling fans & refrigerators in all rooms. Seaside Restaurant, continental, caribbean cuisine, fresh lobster & seafood. Commissary with Internet desk. www.sebastiansbvi.com - sebhotel@surfbvicom (284)495-4212

SuRFSOnG ViLLA ReSORT: A boutique beachfront resort of seven extraordinary villas – ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. Each villa boasts individual distinctions that include secluded decks, oceanfront views, elegant furnishings, outdoor stone showers and romantically draped four-poster beds. All villas have plush king size beds, resort robes, BBQ patio, CD & DVD, Sat. TV, A/C, & room-safe, Wifi. Amenities include: beach lounge, reception area, honor bar, tropical dining courtyard, spa services, meal packages, concierge & business services. www.surfsong.net, [email protected] (284) 495-1864.

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BVI Property Guide October 2010