Property Details
Refurbished in 2008 and now for sale this property was converted from a plantation estate to a hotel in the early 1970s.
The original west indian plantation buildings are 250 years old.
A large swimming pool is at beach level, just five minutes walk from the oceans edge.
Atmosphere at the pool is sublime. Peaceful and private with lush natural views surrounding including the authentic sugar mill chimney shrouded by palms and frangipani and the sound of ocean waves beyond the fruit orchards.
6 bedrooms - 4 individual beautifully appointed guest rooms & 2 bedroom Plantation Cottage.
A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Plantation cottage is perched beside the pool and above an expansive fruit orchard.
A large lounge, bar and a beautiful open air restaurant on the terrace above the pool with views overlooking the banana grove, pastures and out to sea.
A further 4 en suite rooms higher up with ocean views over Spring Beach.
The atmosphere is pristine, offering seclusion in a tranquil setting with well trained staff.
Soft cool breezes roll in off the ocean.
Fresh produce from the plantation makes for delicious cuisine.
Jerry Hall, Rachel Wiesz, Orlando Bloom, Jude Law, Roman Abramovich, Hunter Davies (not necessarily all together) have called in for sundowners, taking a break from the exclusive isolation of their rented houses.
The main harbour is 5 minutes drive away. West coast beaches are a further 2 minutes drive.
The Conde Nast Johansens team “Loved the charming old-fashioned feel of this Caribbean hotel.”
Bequia is on the top of Island Magazine's 2008 list of “The best islands to live on...”
Details
- 13.3 acres hotel on Spring Plantation, Bequia.
- Includes several 200 year old plantation buildings.
- 6 bedrooms
- 4 beautifully appointed guest rooms (four poster beds, all with AC)
- 2 bed, 2 bath Plantation Cottage (one four poster, one double, with Fans and AC)
- Perspective - facing east. Watch sunrise and moonrise from your room.
- Large swimming pool with double beds, and covered sofas.
- Restaurant, Lounge and Bar
- Historic 280 year old Sugar Mill
- Yoga studio and massage room
- Fully staffed and operational
- Extensive storage rooms, chilled room etc.
- Extensive in and above ground water reservoir
- Fresh water well
- Laundry
- Solar water heaters
- Air Conditioned managers' office building
- Wi Fi internet
- Horse Paddock
- Fruit Orchard - producing oranges, grapefruit, bananas, breadfruit, guava, Bequia plums, mangos and all variety of wonderful and exotic crops.
- Planning Permission to expand to 30 bedrooms and / or sell off lots for residential or managed villa development
- Conde Nast recommended present operators
- Celebrity Clientele. Mustique cache.
Legalities
- Local company hold Aliens License for the Fire Fly Hotel
- Required by law (can take 6 months)
- Preserves new owners anonymity.
- Avoids sales and purchase taxes
- Sales and Purchase tax on Marley Bay 5% stamp duty. 5% Alien Land Holding fee. Form an off shore company to avoid
- No Capital Gains Tax
- No Inheritance Tax
- Very Low Property Tax
Additional Information
Part of the British Windward Islands, Bequia (or other island)... is the second largest of the Grenadines a strand of tiny, private islands. St. Vincent and the 30 some islands and cays that make up St. Vincent and the Grenadines are a favorite of those seeking a quiet respite on a secluded Caribbean island. With in one hour are the larger island destinations of Grenada, St. Lucia and Barbados.
Airports
Bequia Island Airport 20 min by car
Canouan Private Jet airport 10 minutes flight
Barbados International 50 min flight
Grenada International 40 min flight
