{"id":116016,"date":"2022-02-25T12:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T11:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/?p=116016"},"modified":"2022-02-25T12:35:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T11:35:31","slug":"saint-barthelemy-an-intimate-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sobarnes.com\/en\/realestate\/saint-barthelemy-an-intimate-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Barthelemy: an intimate paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dive into the turquoise waters in search of sea turtles<\/strong>, stingrays or harmless sleeper sharks, land your private jet on one of the most exotic runways in the world<\/strong>, or moor your yacht in the port of Gustavia. And join the rather exclusive client\u00e8le basking on the fine sand of the miraculously unspoilt beaches of Saline, Gouverneur and Colombier.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve spent countless serene hours here\u201d, Rudolf Nureyev once said during a stay in St. Barts. The island is listed in the BARNES City Index 2022 as the top seaside retreat for wealthy individuals, which is unsurprising given that the most beautiful island<\/strong> in the West Indies really is a little slice of paradise, at just 24\u00a0sq.km (9.27\u00a0sq.mi).<\/p>\n A large proportion of the island's housing stock has been renovated since Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, and prices have doubled in the space of five years.<\/strong> The wild and unspoilt Atlantic side \u2014 Vitet, Pointe Milou, Petit Cul-de-Sac and Grand Cul-de-Sac \u2014 offers peace and tranquillity, while the somewhat livelier Caribbean side \u2014 Gustavia (town centre), Colombier, Gouverneur, Lurin and Saint-Jean \u2014 tends to attract a younger crowd.<\/p>\n The most sought-after properties are villas with pools and gardens<\/strong>, while sea views and proximity to the beach are major assets (as well as ensuring a good rental income). A property without views, meanwhile, will set you back around \u20ac1,800 to \u20ac2,000 per sq.m. You\u2019d be looking at upwards of \u20ac4,000 in a trendy area<\/strong>, and up to \u20ac12,000 per sq.m in the centre of Gustavia.<\/p>\n \u201cBe patient and enlist help. Demand is infinitely greater than supply, and only a professional with a good knowledge of the market and a solid network will be able to help you make your plans a reality\u201d, says Xavier Pignet, Director BARNES Saint-Barth.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The best combo:<\/strong> If you want to really appreciate both sides of the island, a villa in a quiet area with unobstructed sea views will guarantee the opportunity to recharge your batteries and make sure you\u2019re on top form to enjoy the wild nightlife.<\/p>\n Where to live:<\/strong> Gustavia, the capital, for its magnificent villas overlooking the harbour. Saint-Jean and Gouverneur\/Lurin, for their central location, near the most stunning beaches and the airport. Families, meanwhile, might prefer something on the Atlantic side.<\/p>\n Header BARNES has put together a selection of top restaurants, trendy boutiques and well-being options to help you make the most of your get-away-from-it-all break in St. Barts. Diaries at the ready!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a9 Facebook La Petite Plage St Barth<\/em><\/p>\n Calling all foodies! A leading multi-Michelin-starred chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France-winner has crafted the menu for this delightful restaurant right on the beach. \u00c9ric Frechon serves up contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at the chic yet cosy La Petite Plage, where diners can try the \u2018St. Barts\u2019 egg mayo with black truffle, or perhaps the salmon a la plancha with New Zealand spinach and a curry and piquillo pepper vinaigrette.<\/p>\n Rue du Bord de Mer, Gustavia \u2014 97133 Saint-Barth\u00e9lemy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a9 Facebook Bonito<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019ll find a great, stylish atmosphere at this wooden beach house-style restaurant-cum-lounge-bar perched on a hillside overlooking the bay of Gustavia, where the menu consists of French cuisine spiced up with flavours straight out of Latin America. Top tip: order one of the house cocktails to sip on as you watch the fabulous sunset.<\/p>\n Rue Lubin Brin, Gustavia\u00a0\u2014 97133 Saint-Barth\u00e9lemy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a9 Facebook Shellona<\/em><\/p>\n Boasting the perfect beachfront location, this Greek restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea combines the warmth of the Caribbean with Mediterranean culture in a location that is all about the shellfish, on the appropriately named Shell Beach. The menu comprises such memorable dishes as large pastrami-flavoured gambas, and burratina with courgette or tomato and basil pesto.<\/p>\n Saint-Barth Shell Beach,\u00a0Gustavia\u00a0\u2014 97133 <\/em>Saint-Barth\u00e9lemy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The island's leading brand has been offering a comprehensive range of ladies\u2019 resort wear since 1995, after its founder, Monique Giraud, a.k.a. Poupette, fell in love with the way of life on the island and began creating bohemian chic pieces incorporating exotic prints and delicate, floaty fabrics. The brand is now world-renowned and distributed in luxury stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, New York.<\/p>\nThe real estate market: booming<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Our advice<\/h2>\n
Art of living<\/h2>\n
The hottest reservations in town<\/strong><\/h2>\n
La Petite Plage<\/span><\/h4>\n
Bonito<\/span><\/h4>\n
Shellona<\/span><\/h4>\n
Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Poupette Saint-Barth<\/span><\/h4>\n