Mermaid’s Cove is an idyllic 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom harbour side home in Jolly Harbour. This pretty waterside retreat is conveniently built on one level with main residence, guest house and private dock. The generous terrace with a sheltered breakfast nook profits from the balmy Caribbean trade winds and is complemented by the carefully designed tropical landscaping that surrounds it.
The interior of the main house impresses has an airy high ceiling and an open floor plan as well as a fully equipped, modern fitted kitchen which has new stainless steel fittings and appliances. This area is connected to an elegant dining area via a large serving window. There is one large bedroom with a grand four-poster bed and a separate room enclosed with large wooden double doors which is currently being used as an office, however, this could easily be utilized as a bedroom if preferred. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower as well as a large bathtub. The well-designed guest bathroom completes the main house and includes a stacked front-loading washer and dryer.
The dining area opens up through the armour mesh-protected glass sliding door onto the breakfast patio with cut stone flooring which flows from the inside out. The patio and the large sun deck offer not only an excellent harbour view but a beautiful backdrop of Antigua’s green hillsides.
From this area, there is access to the guest house which contains two large bedrooms connected by a modern kitchenette. Both bedrooms are equipped with a large bathroom and a comfortable queen bed. Please note that the furniture is included in the listing price.
Mermaid’s Cove boasts custom-crafted cedar wood doorways and custom windows fully shuttered for carefree maintenance. Elegant cut stone flooring lines the villa adding to the unique experience. Attention to detail has been shown throughout this property, with practicalities such as a 30,000 litre cistern tank and the design and layout of this villa allows for the cooling breezes to flow throughout.
The property has an impressive mooring area with space for 3 large vessels as well as designated parking areas for smaller dinghies. The 20,000-pound boat lift is able to accommodate a 40 foot vessel while the pier provides mooring for a 50 foot long vessel. There is 50 amp power sockets and access for water provisions making washing down your sea vessel an easy task. The dock itself has inset lighting for ease of navigation in the evening.
To the front of the Villa, there is parking space for 3 golf carts which could easily accommodate a larger vehicle. There is a spacious garage that has room for a small SUV, 2 golf buggies and extra storage. This room has been designed and plumbed to facilitate an easy conversion to a fourth bedroom if desired. This recently developed addition brings the total plot size to 0.12 acres.
Mermaid’s cove is located a 2-minute walk from the beautiful South Beach and 5 minutes from all amenities you can dream of. A perfect family home or rental investment.