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On one of Anguilla's greatest beaches sits one of its greatest homes: Anguilla Beach Villa, Shoal Bay East, a 10,000 square foot luxury villa with swimming pool and tennis court on sloped land that goes directly to the western end of Shoal Bay. It is one of the very few houses on all of Shoal Bay whose property brings you right to the sand.
Built on a hill, the house sits about 40 feet above the water, maximizing views and breezes. Yet—as you sit on its spacious decks—you are a short walk from the magnificence of Shoal Bay, its blues and greens, great for walking or snorkeling (enter the sea right in front of the house for some of the finest snorkeling you will ever experience).
Go through the lush gardens, past the tennis court, to the water; turn right, and over 1½ miles of beach lay before you. Swimming, snorkeling, and leisurely walks are all right outside the gate that insures your privacy (and keeps out the goats).
GREAT ROOM:
The villa is open, spacious, and built to accommodate large groups efficiently and luxuriously. Its center is a 900 square foot “great room”. This open plan kitchen, living room, and dining area is terraced below the grand entrance foyer and overlooks Shoal Bay's greens, blues, and whites. On one side of this room are sliding glass doors that open onto an expansive covered 600 square foot deck, above the swimming pool, tennis court, and sea.
The living room features a full home theater (DVD library and cable tv) surrounded by plush, brightly upholstered Thai furniture. Perfect for reading (and napping).
The interior dining area accommodates 12 (with dishes and place settings for many more). Or, enjoy your meals on the spacious deck, just a few feet away.
The great room has its own granite-topped wet bar with refrigerator and ice-maker. Mix your favorite rum drink while listening to reggae music as cooling breezes caress you. All of your senses will be engaged at this property.
KITCHEN:
The Villa's kitchen is for people who love to cook and love to eat: over 30 feet of “L-shaped” granite counters hold two double-bowl sinks, dishwasher, and cabinets, all beneath soaring bleached wood ceilings.
A separate island has a five-burner cook top and oven. Professional equipment includes Cuisinart food processor; electric hand-mixer; blender; coffee makers; and all manner of pots, pans, work bowls, knives, whisks, spatulas…everything for the avid chef or the first one up to make coffee.
GREAT ROOM DECK:
The great room is bounded on two sides by a gracious covered deck, which is really an extension of the interior.
These 600 square feet—with comfortable furniture—offer commanding views of the 50X15 foot fresh water pool, the tennis court, and all of Shoal Bay, to the north, east and west.
BEDROOMS:
There are two master bedrooms; one on the West wing and the other one on the East wing of the villa. There other 4 other bedrooms. All bedrooms have queen size beds and direct access to covered decks. All bedrooms have A/C.
Note:
Study can also be converted to accommodate two persons.
There is an additional bedroom with queen size bed and bathroom beside tennis court.
THE GROUNDS:
The Villa's "backyard" is Shoal Bay East, one of the Caribbean's most magnificent beaches. The villa is on an acre, where the talc sands of Shoal Bay end—you walk the entire beach, but almost no one walks by you.
Within the gate (whose primary purpose is to keep out the goats) are all manner of tropical gardens: oleander, bougainvillea, allamanda, palm trees, and local grasses surround the house, tennis court and beach path; planters adorn the pool deck as well.
The Villa gives you the "best of both worlds": the magnificent views and cooling breezes of being on a hill yet a short walk directly to the sea and sand. The beach path goes through lush vegetation and its gate is not visible to the occasional passer-by. Your privacy is assured.
The Omnicourt (rubberized undercoating makes it very easy on the feet) tennis court sits directly above the beach. The views are breath-taking. If you love tennis and beautiful surroundings, this is your paradise.
The 50' X 15' fresh water pool is perfect for lap swimming or a refreshing dip after snorkeling or walking the beach. Its expansive deck (covered in non-slip travertine) is terraced just beneath the Great Room and its covered veranda, so that the "sun worshippers" and 'shade-sitters" can be together. From this perspective you overlook the sea, to the east, north, and west.
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