Overlooking Charlotte Amalie and its harbor, and just a five-minute drive to town, St Thomas Estate 9769 was once the gracious home of a U S Ambassador.
Two elegant and separate villas, plus a two-bedroom cottage, are all surrounded by the expansive, beautifully landscaped gardens which grace the Estate.
In the center of it all is the generous pool, complete with slide, outdoor shower, gas grill and a wet bar.
A newly-finished private tennis court is just down from the pool deck, and has basketball nets at each end...sports with a view!
The Upper Villa, the upper home, boasts a large covered outdoor living area in crisp white island decor, with a trickling koi pond to lull you. A powder room and a full kitchen are conveniently just off this living area.
Bedroom #1, a double, with its own bath, is tucked away on a small shady patio with palm trees just outside the kitchen.
On the other side of this patio and down a corridor with floor-to-ceiling windows are three more bedrooms (2 king bedrooms, #2 and #4, and one with 2 twins, #3) and two baths. Each bedroom is air-conditioned and all suites are tastefully decorated with faux-finish flare.
Down the stairs at the garden level, (near the pool deck), is bedroom #5, a private, air-conditioned king suite.
All of the bedroom suites have cable TVs, and some also have private sitting areas to give everyone the space and privacy they desire. Most suites have an ocean view as well.
Down the stairs from the Upper Villa on the pool deck below, is the elegant Lower Villa and in the the Main House upper level thgere is a living/dining room (and another full kitchen) from which guests can enjoy town and harbor views. A covered deck which overlooks the pool is just off this living room, perfect for catching some shade on a hot Caribbean day.
There are two king bedroom/bath suites (#6 and #7) that are adjacent to the living area, and are fully air-conditioned and equipped with cable TV. Both suites are elegantly designed with an old-world flavor and furnished in classic mahogany furniture; each bath features a marvelous all-marble bathroom with gold-tipped fixtures.
A cool and private patio off these bedrooms provides a quiet spot to read or snooze.
And below, via a spiral staircase, the lower level of the Main House offers a game/media room complete with air hockey, a pool table and all electronics, movies, books and games. This large room also doubles as an office, equipped with a computer with DSL line, a fax machine and a printer/copier.
Adjacent to the game/media room is a full bath and an air-conditioned queen bedroom (#8).
Outside, it is just a few steps to the cozy cottage (tucked behind the Upper Villa) with its two air-conditioned bedrooms (#9 and #10) sharing a bath and its own private porch to enjoy the evening breeze.
Your privacy is ensured by a gated entryway and 1.6 acres screened by lofty, mature trees such as mango, papaya, breadfruit, bamboo, and towering palms. The wonderfully-landscaped grounds provide a perfect environment for a private stroll.
This Estate is a stately villa which in the old island days was enjoyed by the Kennedys, Jimmy Carter, Harrison Ford and the Governor of the Virgin Islands, among others. With its grand island history, its spacious grounds, bountiful amenities and many quaint and quiet nooks to enjoy, it is the perfect island getaway for families and groups, big or small.
Amenities include: Cable TVs in 9 bedrooms + in game/media room, DVD player + CD player in game/media room, karaoke machine, VCRs in bedrooms #2 + #8, boombox with radio, movie + music collections, books, games, A/C in all bedrooms, hair dryers, 2 telescopes, 6 safes for valuables, answering + fax machines, computer with DSL line, printer + scanner, hammock, gas grill, tennis court with basketball hoops, tennis racquets, pool toys; assorted snorkel gear, beach chairs + coolers for beach; gated entry, paved drive to each villa, UV water purification system, automatic generator, dishwasher + microwaves in both kitchens, 2 laundries.
THE ESTATE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES or LARGE GATHERINGS! (maximum 100 guests at any wedding, reception, party or group gathering - this maximum will be strictly enforced).