Beautifully landscaped and strategically located in the lush hills just above Cane Garden Bay, this five building, 14 bedroom vacation rental property is a "jewel set in paradise." As the BVI continues to be a hot spot for real estate investments, Agapé Cottages is your opportunity to invest in a well-established property with superb client base and customer ratings! Rated for more than 2 years as "the #1 of 12 Specialty Properties on Tortola" by respected travel forum Tripadvisor.com, Agapé Cottages is a dream-come-true opportunity for a small business entrepreneur! Dr. David Baldwin and his wife Phyllis first established Agapé Cottages in 1983 when they moved to the BVI and fell in love with the people, lifestyle and comfort of the islands. Each building has been uniquely designed to maximize the enjoyment of cool island breezes and spectacular views of tranquil seas and lush hillsides. The property sits spaciously on 1.04 acres of well-manicured hillside within easy walking distance of the picturesque beaches of Cane Garden Bay. The property buildings contain 5 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit, all strategically placed to create an atmosphere of privacy and comfort in a vacation setting. Access to cottages is provided by well paved roads amidst 16 varieties of tropical fruit trees and flowering shrubs. Property owners and guests enjoy tropical fruit year-round with fruits such as mangoes, papaya, bananas, tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, pineapples, limes, coconut, soursap, guava and a Jamaican favorite, ackee, growing just footsteps from each cottage.
At the bottom of the hill leading up to the property sits the first building, a sizeable unit to store water sports equipment and property accessories. At the same level, the Bottle House is a one bedroom, one bath cottage complete with a combined kitchen, living and dining room. The second building on the property contains a quaint office and storage area on level 1. Level 2, with a paved carport, houses a distinctly Caribbean two-bedroom abode with a spacious kitchen, living and dining room. A uniquely designed and spacious breezeway between the living room and sleeping quarters fills the home with cool seaside breezes and offers the residents a delightfully protected "open garden atmosphere." Just about a minute's walk up the drive is Cottage J, which houses a spacious one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment on the first level, complete with an outdoor shower, a small storage room and an expansive tiled patio with refreshing splash tub. The upper level houses an equally spacious two-bedroom, one bath dwelling with full kitchen, living and dining "great room." The charming wrap-around balcony allows a spectacular view of Tortola’s northern shores and the islands beyond. Building D is the largest building on the property and boasts spectacular views of Cane Garden Bay and the islands beyond. Built in 1997, this building was designed by the Baldwin’s daughter Donna and her husband, Tom Abraira. The first level is a complete one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with combined kitchen, living and dining areas. The tile patio is a few short steps away from the property’s lush gardens. The second level houses the largest and most dramatic living space on the property, with 19 foot cathedral ceilings throughout the common areas of the house. The three bedroom, two bathroom home has spacious and modern, kitchen living and dining areas complete with two wrap-around balconies. The master bedroom on this level has its own bathroom with a side access leading outside. On the third level of Building D on the south side is a large carpeted office that could easily be turned into another bedroom. The office opens onto an indoor balconied library, overlooking the “great room” below. On the same level on the north side of Building D is a one bedroom, one bathroom suite, completed with full kitchen, living and dining area. From any of the porches of this building you’ll have a great view of the thriving Cane Garden Bay community.At the highest level on the property is Building P, a two level building that is handicap friendly. Level one is currently being used for extra storage but is designed as a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a kitchen, living and dining room. Access to this apartment is through a large opening that can be used as a garage or a great meeting place for large dinners, barbecues or a night of dancing. The spacious one bedroom, one bathroom apartment on level two has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bedroom has additional storage and both kitchen and bedroom have an added feature of glass tiles in the ceiling for natural light in the daytime and a peak of the BVI’s twinkling stars at night. From each room in this unit you will be mesmerized by the view, especially the famous Tortola north-shore sunset from this cottage’s balcony.
Throughout the property, dwelling buildings are built with large openings and screened windows. The curved walls allow for free flow of the island breeze through every room of the property. All kitchens come equipped with modern appliances. Uniquely designed with built in storage, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms all have large storage capacities. Other built in features of the property included platform beds, as well as writing and reading desks. Thanks to these features, minimal maintenance is needed. Whether renting for long term, short term, vacation homes or a combination of all, Agapé Cottages sparkles with potential your guests will appreciate. Set in the heart of Cane Garden Bay, the property is within a very short walk of great beaches, snorkeling and diving sites, as well as several island flavored restaurants. At $2,250,000 this property is a "jewel" of an investment that a seasoned investor or entrepreneur will certainly appreciate. For more information, contact the property owners at 284-495-4825 or by email at agapecottages@aol.com. |