14-16 Frenchman's Bay, Other, OS

About 14-16 Frenchman's Bay

Tropical Modern gem! ‘Sandbank’ is an iconic glass and steel modern villa set on a lush 1-acre garden paradise. Think laid-back tropical lifestyle with open air rooms, shady courtyards and decks, sunny patios and cool glass walls…. It doesn’t get much better than this! Sweeping Caribbean views from every vantage point… from Vieques to French Cap and even a glimpse of St Croix on a clear day. The original home was built for an artist back in the day, re-imagined and renovated in 2017/18 and brought back to life. With over 3000 sq ft of interior space, the main home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with a multitude of outdoor decks and patios designed to capture the trade winds and views. An additional 1 bedroom/1 bath enjoys a separate entrance and offers extra space for friends and family. Every room of the villa invites you to step outside to enjoy the gardens and Caribbean lifestyle. Lounge in your gorgeous pool, entertaining is a breeze with your outdoor kitchen, the hot tub enjoys a private area to unwind and capture the night skies. Built by renowned architect William Lane, known for combining art and architecture. The villa is featured on his web site and was also featured in the book ‘Tropical Modern’, Rizzo Press. 2003. The property is gated for privacy, offers ample parking, solar, tesla batteries and has a generator. Conveniently located on the south shore of St Thomas…. A quick drive to the east puts you in Red Hook where you’ll find restaurants, grocery, pharmacy and also the launch for ferry service to St John and the British Virgin Islands. If you head west you’re enjoying Yacht Haven Grande, Port of Sale and Havensight with a multitude of shopping, restaurants and island amenities. A few more minutes puts you in the heart of historic Charlotte Amalie. The ideal combination of modern architecture with the backdrop of the tropical setting is sure to capture your dreams of an island paradise!

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