La Bagatelle

Overview

La Batagelle is a two-story house facing southwest with marvelous views of the famous Piton mountains and the sea; St. Vincent is visible on clear days. The villa was completely reconstructed in 1999 and features greenheart wood floors, Italian-tiled bathrooms, two large bedrooms with antique West Indian four-poster beds, antique tables and armoires. The walls and ceilings have been painted a blend of soft greys, off whites and whites. The total habitable space is 5400 square feet.

The living room, pool and kitchen are upstairs. The living room is 2200 square feet with two settees covered in Ian Mankin fabric with large soft cushions. There are various chairs and extra tables scattered around the outer terrace. The pool is 18 feet x10 feet and has a clay-tiled terrace to the side for the cushioned pool loungers. It is always possible to sit in the shade if you prefer. There is a four-poster day bed for reading and napping upstairs and a bathroom by the pool.

The kitchen is completely equipped with a large fridge, gas stove, toaster, china, glassware for eight. There is also a separate staff bathroom in the pantry area of the kitchen.

The bedrooms are downstairs and the pale blue room has two antique four poster beds. One is a double and the other is a queen-size. There is an old cane chaise lounge, carved cheval mirror, red cedar chest of drawers and a Chinese carpet on the hardwood floor. The adjoining bathroom has a shower and two sinks plus a closet for hanging clothes. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and the windows and doors have moveable wooden louvers.

The master bedroom has a king-size West Indian four poster bed, two antique bedside tables, cheval mirror, red cedar armoire and Chinese rug. The bathroom is very large with a closet for linens and clothes, Italian-tiled shower and large tiled countertop space.

The gardens around the house have been replanted with bougainvillea growing up the walls, poinsettias, pink and white vincas, white and blue thunbergia blossoms hanging along the railings, fragrant white ginger lilies and bamboo.

The owners of La Bagatelle live next door and their tennis court below the house is available to you. The price includes a housekeeper and a cook, plus pool and garden services. Anse Chastanet beach is a 5-minute drive and has superb diving facilities. The snorkeling just off the beach is a protected marine park. The Soufriere area of St. Lucia is the most beautiful part of the island with its Sulphur Springs, Botanical Gardens and Mineral Baths, rain forest and unspoiled coastline. This villa is perfect for people who appreciate natural beauty and lovely surroundings.