Antigua Villa sale - English Harbour - IS.#010
-- SQFT | -- ACRE | 4 BEDROOMS | LOFT | 3 FULL BATHROOMS | BUILD IN ---
DESCRIPTION
Typical Caribbean style home for sale located at Piccadilly, a tranquil location on the southeast coast of the island of Antigua, at about five minutes driving from English Harbour, Shirley Heights, and the beautiful beaches of Galleon, Pigeon and Rendezvous. The villa is surrounded by a lavish tropical garden, filled with fruits trees such as Guava, Mango, Avocado, Orange, Papaya, Coconut and colorful flowers. The villa offers an intimate, secluded and relaxing atmosphere. The main floor of the villa houses living room, kitchen, veranda with dining table and lounge areas, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the above level is situated the loft, with single beds. The lower level of the villa houses a private apartment that includes the forth bedroom with private bathroom, small veranda, and outdoor kitchenette; this room has its own entrance. A few steps from the villa is located a large swimming pool, pool deck with dining area and BBQ.
English Harbour, a natural harbour and historical settlement on the southern tip of the island of Antigua, is a major boating centre, especially adapted to yachting. There are two sheltered deep-water harbours nearby: English Harbour itself and Falmouth Harbour. English Harbour is best known for Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where Admiral Horatio Nelson found natural protection for his fleet. This former British Navy base is now considered to be the only working Georgian dockyard in the world. English Harbour is a major sailing hub of the Caribbean, with many world-renowned regattas taking place here every year. The most active period for the Harbour is November to May annually when those with a passion for yachting or sailing have the chance to participate in any one of the island’s events, including the following:
• Antigua Charter Yacht Show: early December
• Superyacht Challenge: late January /early February
• R.O.R.C. 600 Caribbean: mid February
• Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: April
• Antigua Sailing Week: late April/early May.
Activities available at English Harbour are scuba diving, fishing tours, boat rentals, sailing, tennis courts, horseback riding, and natural trails. The area offers a variety of restaurants, bar and club.