Hemingway House
Caribbean / Barbados / Gibbes Beach
Top architect Larry Warren's latest plantation style designed Hemingway House is tucked away between the serenity of Gibbes Beach and the highly popular Mullins Beach.
Overview
The property offers a gorgeous and unique vantage point with Mullins Bay to the north, and the glistening, vast ocean directly in front.
The two-storey retreat is finished in coral stone on both its exterior and interior with handcrafted sconces, recessed lighting, ceiling fans and air-conditioning throughout. There is an oceanfront gazebo with a marble dining table set within the lush tropical gardens that is the perfect spot to enjoy outdoor dining. The lagoon pool borders the gazebo and is partially enclosed by a beautiful rock backdrop from which Bougainvilleas cascade. The garden's statement piece is a lovely outdoor candelabra that was a gift from the architect and it hangs beautifully from a shady tree completing this tranquil setting.
The villa's ground floor includes a fabulous "indoor/outdoor" living room/dining room which opens onto the wrap around ocean view terrace. There is a garden room bedroom overlooking the pool with a fully marbled en suite, a powder room and terrace. The ocean facing veranda offers an alfresco dining area, colourful Kilim furniture, bespoke light fixtures and finely crafted iron gates that fold back, opening the whole area to the sea and gardens.
The home also boasts a fully state of the art kitchen with a professional Wolf range and oven; Miele microwave and double oven; ice maker, a Subzero double door fridge, dish washer, a walk-in pantry and David Mellor cutlery. Adjoining the kitchen is a fully equipped bar connecting to the living room featuring two separate wine coolers that can keep different wines at appropriate temperatures; a second ice maker as well as a butler's sink. There is a laundry area off the kitchen as well as staff quarters on the outside of the property.
The first floor houses the remaining three bedrooms. The master bedroom suite spreads along the entire upper sea-facing side of the home, and features the bedroom with en suite bathroom, a walk-in dressing room and a separate study. The spacious bedroom features hard wood floors and opens onto a private wrap-around balcony with ocean, bay and pool views with comfortable lounge chairs. The perfect spot to unwind and watch the sunset on an evening.
The spacious en suite bathroom features marble floors and a C.P. Hart designed Cherry wood enclosed centre piece bath, his-and-her marble vanities with elegant self standing wooden cabinet and armchair. The spacious shower features jets and separate seating. The study is positioned between the master bedroom and en suite and both the en suite and study offer also offer direct access to the bedroom suite's wrap-around balcony.
The second bedroom sits beside the master suite, has a walk-in dressing room and opens onto a balcony overlooking the bay, pool and garden below. The bedroom's large family en suite has a shower and bathtub as well as his-and-hers vanity, and marble floor.
The third bedroom also opens onto the balcony with views of the pool and garden and has an en suite with his-and-hers vanity and a walk-in shower room. All four bedrooms have their own televisions and Sonos sound.
This home is ideal for a large family or friends looking for a private beachfront retreat with modern amenities. Hemingway House is set on a stunning white sand beach, nestled between the quiet serenity of Gibbes Beach and the excitement of Mullins Beach - home to the Barbados’ barefoot luxury beachfront eatery - Sea Shed. The newly opened lunch time hotspot is just moments from Hemingway House. Dine poolside on delicious Barbadian cuisine at Hemingway House or pop into Sea Shed for a mouthwatering selection of “Sea to Slate” offerings prepared by renowned chef Jeremy Dupire.
Amenities
4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 8 Guests
- Fully Air-Conditioned
- Golf Nearby
- Wi-Fi
- Watersports by Request
- Laundry Area
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Bar Stools - 2
- Wolf Range and Oven
- Miele Microwave
- Double Oven
- Ice Maker
- Subzero Double Door Fridge
- Dishwasher
- Walk-In Pantry
- Fully Equipped Bar with Two Wine Coolers, Ice Maker, and Butler's Sink
- David Mellor Cutlery
- Hairdryer
- Gazebo
- Garden
- Ceiling Fans
- Terrace
- Indoor Dining Table - 8 Seats
- Alfresco Dining Table - 8 Seats
- Staff Quarters Outside of Property
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Cable TV
- Housekeeper
- Laundress
- Beach Shower
- Beach Chairs
- Writing Desk
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedroom One: King Bed, Ceiling Fan, TV, Sonos Sound, Walk-In Dressing Room, Separate Study, Ensuite Bathroom with Toilet, Tub, Shower with Jets and Seating, and Double Vanity, Opens onto Balcony, Ocean and Pool View
Bedroom Two: King Bed, TV, Sonos Sound, Walk-In Dressing Room, Ensuite Bathroom with Toilet, Tub, Shower, and Double Vanity, Opens onto Balcony, Ocean and Pool View
Bedroom Three: King Bed, TV, Sonos Sound, Ensuite Bathroom with Toilet, Shower, and Double Vanity, Opens onto Balcony, Pool and Garden View
Bedroom Four (staff quarters outside of property): Queen Bed, TV, Sonos Sound, Ensuite Bathroom with Toilet, Tub/Shower Combo, and Single Vanity
Beach Details
Beachfront - Direct Access to Mullins Beach
Gibbes Beach: 1 minute walk
Paynes Bay Beach: 15 minute drive
Sandy Lane Beach: 15 minute drive
Pool Details
Private swimming pool
The pool can be made secure for young children with a wrap-around pool protector available onsite
Staff and Services
Chef
Housekeeper
Laundress
Guard (12 hours)
Staff works 6 days per week
Location Details
Grantley Adams International Airport: 45 minute drive
Folkestone Marine Park & Visitors' Centre: 10 minute drive
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre: 10 minute drive
Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort and Community: 10 minute drive
Sandy Lane Country Club: 15 minute drive
Sea Shed Restaurant: 2 minute walk
Bridgetown: 30 minute drive
Speightstown: 10 minute drive
Holetown: 10 minute drive
Villa Notes
Please note: The property shares a driveway with two other villas
Children welcome
Smoking is not permitted indoors
Nightly rates are for accommodations only and do not include food and beverage, unless expressly stated. A security deposit is taken at the time of final payment.
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