Encore All Locations, St.maarten, Netherlands Antilles

You arrive at Villa Encore in Terres Basses along a long, inviting drive filled with palms, exotic tropical flowers, trees, and shrubs. Beautiful gardens fill the entry courtyard and completely surround the villa. The Moorish-inspired soaring arched entrance showcases the glimpse of brilliant sapphire blue Caribbean Sea and sky as you enter the cool interiors. The turquoise pool, framed by palms and flamboyant, runs the length of the terrace connecting the villa with the view. Inside the villa, the expansive spaces offer multi areas for relaxing, dining, and cooking. Refined travertine tile floors harmoniously flow throughout. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open to the view and the breezes. 

Villa Encore's spacious, well-equipped kitchen is one of the largest on the island, providing a perfect platform to create inspired gourmet meals. Light woods, granite, and travertine are accented by stainless appliances including two professional-sized refrigerators. Wrap-around countertops provides spacious indoor dining overlooking the chef's preparations and the view. The double living room is divided by color; one side a blend of neutrals and the other blending white plus color. The style mixes contemporary with a touch of exotic. 

Villa Encore's outdoor spaces take full advantage of the view and the gorgeous gardens. Multiple seating areas are scattered around the terraces providing large outdoor dining and comfortable seating opportunities. A built-in BBQ sits off the lower dining area. Sculpted loungers surround the heated pool. Exotic plantings are embedded in the terrace. Overhead, under the covered areas, Singapore-style fans provide gentle breezes. For an enhanced view, a covered roof terrace creates a poetic perch to view the Caribbean Sea. 

Villa Encore's five equal size bedrooms connect off the terrace. Each one has an incredible view. The stylish spa-style bathrooms have sea views plus outdoor showers with private seating. It's a beautiful way to connect with tropical nature. The bedroom decor mixes interesting contemporary lines and textures with exotic touches like teak poster beds, interesting art, and tranquil colors. A sixth garden-view bedroom is a recent addition to the property designed and decorated with the same contemporary touches of the original five bedrooms. 

A nicely equipped gym, with an outdoor shower and sea view, are just off the great room. Villa Encore is private and secluded, yet close to amenities. The fabulous restaurants and food purveyors in Baie Nettle are a few minutes' drive. You are 8 minutes to the French capital of Marigot, with its shops, restaurants, markets, and galleries, and 10 minutes to Princess Juliana International Airport. Grand Case and Philipsburg are 30 minutes away. 

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