There are many popular areas to buy property in Barbados and we have summarised some below. Let’s start by looking at the various coasts.
WEST COAST
The west coast of Barbados offers everything you could wish for. Excellent golf courses up at Royal Westmoreland, Apes Hill and Sandy Lane, tennis at many places including Sugar Hill, sailing-with marinas at Port St Charles and Port Ferdinand and wonderful restaurants and bars. These are popular areas to buy property in Barbados. The shopping is excellent, particularly since the Lime Grove Lifestyle Centre opened in Holetown with designer brands including including Breitling, Burberry, Bulgari, Cartier, Diamonds International, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Mont Blanc, Ralph Lauren, TAG Heuer and Vilebrequin.
SOUTH COAST
The south coast tends to be busier than the west and its beaches are wider. There is a lot for young people to do on the south coast where the sea is a little wavier and surfing is a popular sport. St Lawrence Gap is popular with holidaymakers and there is an abundance of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Properties on the south coast tend to be cheaper per square foot than those on the West coast and if you are investing to rent out your property then it may offer a better return on capital invested because south coast properties in the right location still rent at good rates. There are many parts of the south coast where developments are popular areas to buy property in Barbados.
EAST COAST
The east coast is far more rugged and less developed than the west and south coasts but the natural coastline is breath taking. It is less accessible to the abundance of amenities available on the west and south coasts but is quieter and more rural with stunning views. Properties do, however, generally cost more to maintain on the east coast because of the salt in the air on that coastline.
POPULAR AREAS TO BUY PROPERTY IN BARBADOS
Apes Hill is located on a hill in Barbados with panoramic views of both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is within a short drive of all the amenities of the west coast and is beautifully landscaped with an impressive long driveway up to it and has the feel of a private ex patriot club. It is like stepping back in time to an oasis of lush green foliage but with the amenities and luxury that many discerning property owners seek today. Apes Hill describes itself as a ‘luxury lifestyle resort’ and offers buyers the security of a private resort whilst also providing a sociable environment to residents who can meet others in the club house. For those who want privacy residents may enjoy the peace and seclusion of their own private villa but if they want to play golf, tennis, polo or just want to swim it is all on their doorstep. There are restaurants on site too.
If you want to influence the look and feel of your new home instead of buying a completed property or a resale luxury home at Apes Hill we can offer land for sale there and bespoke villa packages which will allow you to develop the home of your dreams on Apes Hill. The team at Apes Hill will be happy to assist in the construction so that building your dream home will be an effortless experience.
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Glitter Bay is on the west coast of Barbados just north of Holetown. It is situated on a stunning wide stretch of golden beach and is within walking distance of the world famous restaurant The Lone Star. It is also close to all the amenities of Holetown including the Lime Grove shopping centre and the bars and restaurants on the west coast.
Set amidst beautiful well-kept tropical gardens with a beautiful communal pool, Glitter Bay is in an enviable location overlooking the glittering bay in front of it. The feeling in the gardens and on the beach is one of tranquillity.
The development consists of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments/villas. All are individually owned and most have been modernised recently although there is the occasional opportunity to buy and renovate a ‘tired’ apartment.
There is a bar near the beach and pool offering drinks and snacks to residents of Glitter Bay.
For owners who want to rent their properties when they are not staying in them the Glitter Bay apartments and villas make excellent rental properties that will generally let for many weeks of the year.
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Mullins is a lovely residential area on the west coast of Barbados several miles north of Holetown. Mullins Beach is a beautiful lively beach and is served by the popular Mullins Beach Bar.
We have beachfront villas for sale overlooking Mullins Beach and also further south overlooking the beautiful, serene and unspoilt Gibbs Beach. It is a very popular area and within a stone’s throw of Speightstown with its quaint bars and restaurants.
Mullins has been a popular area for investors. As well as the expensive multi-million dollar properties on Mullins Beach there are many high quality town houses and villas on the other side of the road, many down small lanes and cul de sacs and some in small gated communities with shared pools and shared spa facilities. These make excellent holiday homes because they are ‘lock up and go’ and many of them rent very well if you want to cover the cost of your investment when you are not there yourself.
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Port St Charles is a 22 acre community located on the north western coast of Barbados overlooking the Caribbean Sea. We have beautiful villas and apartments to sell ranging from one bedroom to five bedroom homes. Some are on the lagoon front and others are directly on the beach front and include their own private berth so that you can keep your boat right outside your property and go to sleep at night listening to the gentle sounds of the ocean and halliards swaying in the breeze. The development is gated and there are communal tennis courts for use of residents. These are luxury properties offering all the latest mod cons. Owners may also use the Port St Charles Yacht Club with its bar and restaurant which offers lunch dinner and bar service in a splendid open air setting overlooking the beach and marina. There are sun loungers for use on the beach and a communal pool for swimming for those who want a change from swimming in the sea.
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The Royal Westmoreland estate is an exclusive private estate on the West Coast just a few minutes’ drive inland from Holetown. Properties on this mature tropical gated development benefit from golf and leisure facilities which include a championship golf course, a sanctuary pool, gym and spa at Mullins Beach and a tennis centre.
As you drive up to the club house and take in the breath taking landscaped vistas you cannot fail to enjoy the beautiful mature gardens and the prevailing sense of tranquillity of. If you want peace and security with the ability to dip in and out of the amenities and social activities on offer this is the place for you. Wayne Rooney owns a property here.
The views from some of these properties are spectacular and if you are sociable and want to meet other residents there is ample opportunity to do so at the club house, on the golf course, the tennis court or at the private beach facility at Mullins. If you simply want to enjoy the space and tranquillity of your own villa, that is fine too. We have sold several properties at Royal Westmoreland and our clients love it.
We have luxury penthouses and stunning ground floor apartments available for sale. If you prefer a villa we have detached three bedroom villas for sale at Royal Westmoreland or perhaps you would prefer a semi- detached property with views of the golf course, surrounding gardens and Caribbean. We can also even offer you fractional ownership properties where you will pay for a certain number of weeks per year which you can use. Many clients are using this as a stepping stone to savour the experience before buying outright.
As well as properties for resale we have plots of land (or lots as they are known in Barbados) or new build properties at Royal Westmoreland which enable you to become involved in the design and fittings for your dream property and where payment plans over a period make buying property more accessible.
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The Sandy Lane estate is one of the most exclusive areas on the west coast of Barbados. It is a few miles south of Hole Town. This is where many of the celebrities and the super- rich buy properties and property prices on the Sandy Lane estate reflect that. Whilst it is called an estate this is not a gated development but an area with quiet roads and cul de sacs on which the very best and most beautiful detached properties are built. Many have views over the golf course whilst others are closer to the beach. This area and its houses are the epitome of luxury and elegance and owners who are members of the Sandy Estate Beach Club are allowed access to a beach facility on Sandy Lane beach. Owners and their guests may also use the tennis facilities on the Sandy Lane estate. This is a quiet, affluent, well -manicured area where the rich and famous often choose to live. The Sandy Lane estate is to Barbados what Bel Air is to Los Angeles.
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Schooner Bay is an exclusive beachfront gated development on the north west coast of Barbados just south of Speightstown. The development is set in 2.5 acres and has 24 hour security, a private swimming pool overlooking the sea, a beautiful beach and a state of the art gym.
The apartments at Schooner Bay are all different and the majority have stunning sea views with large outdoor living balconies and enormous open plan living areas. These apartments offer a sense of space and security. The ones on the upper floors offer magnificent ocean views and the ones on the ground floor offering ease of access to the pool, lush gardens and beach.
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The Sugar Hill estate is located on a ridge just a few minutes’ drive from Holetown and it has spectacular views of the west coast of Barbados. This is where Cliff Richard has a home and where Tony Blair and his family have stayed when holidaying in Barbados. As you enter this gated development you sense the feeling of luxury and tranquillity of this immaculately kept estate. The properties on Sugar Hill are secluded yet there are many leisure facilities on hand for those who want it including a club house, tennis club, members lounge, communal pool, restaurant and beach club at Mullins. The estate comprises over fifty acres and each villa has its own beautiful tropical garden.
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All of the above are popular areas to buy property in Barbados.
Of course there are many other popular areas to buy property in Barbados. A member of our specialist team will be happy to assist.
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