We uncovered these revealing photographs of the “mysterious” Rockefeller Estate in Columbier. The property is filled with rumors and “make-it-up” theories about who currently lives there, who has owned the property in the past and the Rockefeller’s stake years ago in the island.
Situated on the beautiful harbor of Gustavia in St. Barth, the Carl Gustaf Hotel offers 14 private villas available in intimate one or two bedroom suites each boasting a spectacular view and even a private plunge lounge. The Carl Gustaf Hotel is known for its exceptional hospitality and exotic, yet posh amenities including its own private 52 ft Yacht and excursions to the island’s coral reef. The well-known restaurant specializes in West Indian and French cuisine, with dishes like fresh crab meat with mango and cilantro and also chocolate fondant dessert with orange ‘creme brulee’ and vanilla ice cream. This family owned and operated hotel is the recipient of numerous hotel awards for its prestige, but cool simplicity. Watch the video for a personally guided tour throughout the hotel featuring top favorites and recommendations for your vacation experience.
Eden Rock Hotel has it all: one of a kind beach-front property, an abundance of “well-being” spa treatments, concierge services, two restaurants, an art gallery and of course a St. Barth style price tag. Since the Matthews couple purchased the estate in 1995, the renovations just keep coming. (more…)
hotel chatterHotelier Andre Balazs recently purchaced one of three famed Maison Tropicale by Jean Prouve for close to $5 million. These Maison Tropicale, or tropical houses, were originally designed for French colonists in Africa. This particular one was relocated from the Congo, restored, and planted in Long Island City, New York. Although there is no confirmation where the house will end up, there is buzz that the $4,968,000 masterpiece will end up in St. Barths. Naturally, we will keep a close eye on things and bring you the news if and when it happens.
Recently a fund was set up to develop more water front properties in prime locations, St. Barts being one of them. The Global Waterfront Fund, with directors, Olivier Dupraz, Mark Shadwick and Tim de Rosen, is looking to raise $100 million to develope waterfront properties for the rich and famous. With its sights set on St. Barts among others, one can only wait to see what great properties the fund will be putting up in our neck of the islands.
Property on St. Barths throughout the past 20 years has been booming to say the least. More than a thousand foreigners (both American and European) have either purchased or built their own second homes on this tiny island of roughly 8 square miles. Even now, property owners must deal with the piercing sound of jackhammers that signify even more construction. It’s not hard to figure out what is so alluring about the island- the sophisticated atmosphere and the French cuisine to name a few. This makes the property market extremely active, with a demand that surpasses the supply, and the players in this market are so wealthy that currency fluctuations have little effect.
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