House · For sale · 310,000 HKD · 3 bedrooms

Gorgeous Modern Home

Clean lines and meticulous care for detail make this brand-new, architect-designed house at Canelles a desirable proposition for anyone looking to move to, or retire in, St Lucia. Canelles is an up-and-coming middle and high-end residential area on the south-east coast: 15 minutes' drive from Vieux Fort in the south, and 45 from Castries in the north. Canelles Beach may not be ideal for swimming but it is a very scenic coastal area with several headlands, cliffs, a long sandy beach with a beautiful river estuary, and great opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountain-biking and similar adventures.

The house was purpose-built by a local contractor and his architect: a team of long experience and good standing. The house sits on 9,906 sq ft of level land, fully fenced. The house is on two levels, covering a total of 3,100 sq ft. Inside the house, we find a large living, dining and open kitchen on the ground floor, with a pantry area which opens out onto a balcony at the rear of the house. Also on the ground floor is a large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

A beautiful mahogany staircase leads to the first floor, and opens out into an airy sitting area which can be used as office space, a TV room, or simply for lounging. On either side of this are two large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and plenty of closet space. The master bedroom also has its own balcony. 

The house features ceiling fans throughout, an a combination of glass/pvc windows, as well as handmade wooden louvred doors and windows, lending a characteristic Caribbean feel. Hardwood is also used as an accent on the exterior walls, in combination with locally quarried soft pink stone.
The Canelles area is served with mains water but the house has a large underground cistern for harvesting rain water, as the mains water network is not to be relied on solely, and is due to be upgraded in the near future. In addition, mains electricity and all telecom services are available.