Luxury Living: Caribbean homes

This splendid canal-front home with a private 60-foot boat dock is in one of Grand Cayman’s most distinguished neighborhoods. Built in 2018, the 10,500-square-foot, two-storey residence features six bedrooms and five full bathrooms, including a master retreat with his-and-her walk-in closets and spa bathroom with soaking tub, an office, gym, and home theatre. The interiors open to landscaped grounds including a Zen-inspired garden, dining patio, outdoor kitchen with bar, and mosaic-tiled infinity pool with hot tub and cabana.

One of the most exclusive beachfront properties in the Caribbean, Cerulean Villa is set amid tranquil landscaped gardens on a secluded stretch of beach in West End, Anguilla. The villa has been decorated by renowned interior designer Scott Salvator,  and everything possible has been considered for the comfort and entertainment of residents and guests. There are nine bedrooms and three staff rooms, a recreation room, tennis court, putting green, gym, and spa room.

La Grande Maison (also pictured top) overlooks the Caribbean Sea and the islands of Saba and Statia from its tropical perch in the Colombier hills. The estate comprises a main five-bedroom villa, a two-bedroom cottage, a staff house, and 8,000 square metres of tropical gardens. The property has three pools: one at the main terrace with loungers, the BBQ area and the pool bar, one attached to the guest cottage, and the third on the private terrace of the master suite.

This contemporary beachfront villa is a one-of-a-kind showpiece in Ocean Club Estates on Paradise Island, Bahamas. The 17,300-square-foot main residence boasts three floors of living space and a lower level with car collector’s garage with workshop, wine cellar, and staff apartment. Highlights include five private suites, a yoga/dance studio, cinema, and great room with views to the beach and Atlantic Ocean beyond. The grounds feature a pool terrace, outdoor entertainment area with a spa tub, and a two-storey, three-bedroom guest house.

Windward House is a luxurious villa on Cooper Hill in Sandy Lane, Barbados. The five-bedroom Caribbean jewel is set within 1½ landscaped acres. The main living area is open plan, with French doors extending the length of the space and opening to a covered verandah. A patio leads out to the garden and swimming pool. The property also includes a separate building with gym and garage and a private cabana at the Sandy Lane Beach facility, alongside Sandy Lane Hotel.