Lime Cottage & Studio Spring, Bequia, The Grenadines
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Property Details
- SOLD
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 0.87 Acres
- 38000 Sq Ft
- Swimming Pool
- Hillside on Spring Estate
- Excellent views
- Mature landscaped gardens
- Beautiful Pool
- Excellent Rental Potential
- Garden
- Online Viewing By Request
- Parking
Elevated, Breezy Location
The Cottage and Studio are located in a premium position overlooking the stunning Spring Valley and Firefly Plantation to Spring bay. With virtually no neighbours, and panoramic views across to the uninhabited islands of Balliceaux and Battowia. Designed to work well in the tropical climate with high wooden ceilings, cool uncluttered walls, tiled floors and french windows ushering in the cool sea breezes featuring throughout.
Lime Cottage
The cottage has a cool and spacious living area and adjoining kitchen and dining areas, all benefiting from access via french windows to the gardens and pool area. There are 2 delightful bedrooms, one double ensuite and one twin en suite, both with beautiful views over garden pool and ocean, and access to the pool area.
Lime Studio
This charming retreat has one central living area and a separate bathroom. The living area includes a well equipped kitchen, dining area and double bed with mosquito net. The studio has phenomenal views and a lovely patio at the rear which can be used as an additional exterior living space, ideal for entertaining.
Secluded & Discreet
Set amongst beautiful mature, landscaped tropical gardens and linked only by discreet leafy walkways, the buildings exist independently and together in quiet seclusion.
Curvaceous Private, Aromatic Driveway
The main entrance to the properties is a curving, floral scented driveway both welcoming and unobtrusive.
Cool, Uncluttered Design
The properties have all been designed to work well in the tropical climate and manage to blend perfectly into their surrounding environment. High wooden ceilings, cool uncluttered walls, tiled floors and french windows ushering in the cool sea breezes feature throughout.
Seclusion linked by Garden Walkways
Both properties offer an escape from the world, the gardens acting as natural tropical screens around the studio and cottage.
Mature Palms & Succulents
Particularly appealing are the gardens that characterise this plot of land as they are exotic in colour and contain an interesting architectural mix of ronded palms and plump succulents.
Beautiful & substantial sized Swimming Pool
The pool is one of the islands best. The pool is a good size, has been designed in an interesting shape and finished in Bequia stone. The pool and surrounding gardens offer guests a variety of shaded areas and comfortable lounging positions.
Desirable Residential Area
Spring Estate is quiet and a desirable residential part of Bequia with beautiful views down the Spring Valley and in close proximity by car to the Lower Bay Beach and Princess Margaret Beaches, shops, bars and restaurants. Private parking for several vehicles.
The entire property is offered fully equipped and furnished - the rental potential is very good.
Villa Location
- The Grenadines >
- Bequia >
- Spring
Spring
A quiet international community of independent villas on the hillsides of this green and peaceful valley. The boutique Firefly Hotel, and old sugar mill is located here. The old tall Coconut palms run down to the coral sand beach facing the ocean. Completely away from the Harbour but astonishingly close for a visit for shops, restaurants and the bustle of island life.
Buyer's Guide
Purchasing land in a foreign country can seem like a daunting task. We are here from start to finish of the process, and pride ourselves with a strong relationship with previous buyers, assisting in settling new owners into the island and their property. We are happy to assist with any part, from the handover, relocating, shipping, staffing, and continuing through our rental program.
We extend our full concierge services, and regularly handle all arrangements for potential purchasers visiting the islands for viewings - private or scheduled flights, transfers, accommodation, island briefings, tours and property viewings.
We arrange and lead viewings ensuring they are comfortable, relaxed and well timed. We provided detailed printed material and can photograph aspects of the property which are of particular interest to you, ensuring that all follow up material is focused for you.
From helping you find the right property, assisting in assessment & evaluation, advice on legal processes to various areas surrounding architecture, design, project management, property maintenance, management, and rental.
The entire process can be handled remotely - ie while you are in the UK.
Purchase procedure:
1. Make your offer for your chosen property through us. We present your offer, and work to bring the sale to an agreement with the owner.
2. Appoint a local Lawyer to handle your purchase (list of recommended lawyers can be provided upon request) exchange contact details and discuss the purchase arrangements, as you wish.
3. Sign Agreement of Sale & deposit 10% of purchase price in ESCROW account with the lawyer.
The Agreement of Sale Contract is prepared by the lawyer for approval by both parties, before being finalised and signed by both parties. This is a binding agreement, the only circumstances where you would retrieve the deposit would be if:
- the seller fails to perform (for example if there was not clear title)
- or if your ALHL is not issued (this is extremely rare).
4. Alien Land Holders Licence (ALHL) Application (specific to the property & applied for at the time of agreement of purchase ).
Provide the following details to your local lawyer :
- Date and place of birth
- Copy of passport
- Nationality
- Bank reference (not finances just a letter of reliability)
- Police certificate of clear record (applied for from your local police station or online, in your home country
UK: http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx
The police certificate is usually fairly swift and at least straightforward
The lawyer makes the ALHL application and searches to check clear title on the property
5. ALHL is issued (this usually takes 2 to 3 months).
6. Complete the purchase (you deposit the balance of purchase price and the signed deeds of conveyance are released). At this point the property is yours.
Purchase Costs
Purchase costs are straightforward;
- 5% Stamp Duty
- approximately 6% ALHL
- legal fees
Legal fees are standard and the lawyer you instruct can provide a detailed breakdown of the costs.
We advise allowing 13% to cover the costs.
Ownership
The lawyer can advise on personal or company ownership;
Company ownership provides automatic exemption from work permit. Residency is a simple formality with property ownership.
Many buyers choose to own their property through a company which can be set up easily, the lawyer can advise on the costs and fees for this.
There is no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and annual property taxes are negligible. Funds can be repatriated freely.