Le Manoir de Lurin. St Barth
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Le Manoir de Lurin description
A garden paradise, Colonial comfort and charm
- Lurin
- 1, 2, 3 or 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 5 bathrooms
- Pool
High up on a hillside overlooking the sea and embraced in a
profusion of tropical flora, Le Manoir de Lurin (Villa MDL) evokes the
gentility of the West Indies' colonial past, combining traditional decor
and architecture with a 21st century sensibility of quiet refinement
and meditative relaxation. When passing the gate into the property for
the first time, visitors are taken aback by the vast, verdant lawn and
landscaped gardens bordering it. Villa MDL's gardens are a veritable
Eden of flowering plants, fruit trees, palms and orchids. Multicolored
bougainvillea compete for attention with the vivid red of a flambouyant
tree. A row of royal palms rustle in the breeze and cast shifting
shadows on the plush, green grass.
In true colonial style, Villa MDL's master bedroom suite occupies the
second story of the main house, striking a balance that provides privacy
without sacrificing convenience. The other three bedrooms are in
independent bungalows opening onto the garden and lawn. The living and
dining areas are centrally located on the first floor, and offer a mix
of traditional style, such as beamed ceilings, and modern touches, such
as a comfortable and chic Christian Liaigre sofa. The bedrooms are
furnished with mahogany four-poster beds, old-fashioned writings desks,
and Caribbean decorative accents like wood-louvered windows and doors.
Each bedroom has a private ensuite bath and access to the terrace
overlooking the gardens and the magnificent ocean view. A short distance
across the gardens from the main house, guests will find a second
terrace for sunning, swimming laps in the refreshing water of the pool,
or relaxing with a book in the shade of the gazebo. A barbecue,
refrigerator and ice machine make the gazebo perfect for any meal from a
quiet, starlit dinner to a Sunday afternoon barbecue.
Villa MDL's extensive gardens lend the property a special sense of
privacy and serenity. The layout of its rooms and terraces, combined
with the intelligent landscaping of the property's natural spaces, makes
this villa ideal for couples vacationing together. Lurin is perfectly
located as well for those who like to be off the beaten track but still
have easy access to Gustavia, which is less than five minutes away. The
pristine beaches of Saline and Gouverneur are also a short drive from
the villa.
- Property Type
- Villa
- Bedrooms 5 Bedroom , Sleeps 10