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| Only an exclusive few will be privileged to experience the
pleasure afforded by a stay at Crystal Springs, set in one of St. James' most
spectacular beachfront estates. |
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| This eight-bedroom, eight bath home is one of the island's
larget and most luxurious villas. |
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| An ornamental stairway leads up to the slightly elevated
master bedroom suite and second bedroom. A third guest suite with an eastern
aspect adjoins the less formal dining room. Striking and unusual, the annex is
built over the gully, which bisects the property, and consists of two bedrooms
suites and an elegant terrace admirably suited for dining or relaxing while
overlooking the secluded swimming cove below. |
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| The staff includes: A butler & night watchman,
gardener, laundry (two laundress), cook, and maid service (two maids). |
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| The 55' X 20' pool is surrounded by a terrace with lounge
chairs and spectacular views of the Caribbean. |
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| View: Wonderful view of the Caribbean Sea.
Beach: On the beach in St. James. Time to Shops: 5
minutes. Time to Town: 10 minutes. Amenities: CD
Player, cassette, radio, VCR, satellite TV, safe, fax machine. |
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St. Lucy
Barbados, West Indies
U.S. Reservations:
904-288-0036
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| The genius of Oliver Messel has contrived to create a
characteristically theatrical façade of coral stone pillars and arches,
which, together with the house's gloriously massive windows, provide a
magnificent frame for breathtaking panoramas of lush gardens and the sparkling
Caribbean Sea beyond. |
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| First constructed in the late 1940's, Crystal Springs was
redesigned by Oliver Messel in the 1960's, and more recently redecorated by the
present owners. The impressive main house is entered through an imposing hall,
leading into a spacious sitting room, an alfresco dining terrace, kitchen and
staff's quarters. |
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| All of the bedrooms feature air-conditioning and ensuite
baths. |
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| Stairways and paths lead down to the beach both from the
gully and the terraces above, while steps to the terrace's east allow easy
access to a large swimming pool set amidst bougainvillea and shady young
mahogany trees. |
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| Located to the east of the main house is the charming tea
house cottage, a one bedroom suite with kitchen facilities, sitting room, and a
terrace overlooking tropical plantings and colorful lily ponds. Close at hand
is the pavilion, that consists of two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a
gym equipped with stationary bike, multi gym, and table tennis. |
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