Where flip-flops are a state of mind but Cartier watches are always on time, St Barths has long been a tropical enclave for the jet-setting one percent. This Caribbean jewel of an island has built its reputation as the go-to escape for billionaires, celebrities and anyone who can afford the private jet fare to get there.
The island prides itself on its laid-back, French-West-Indies-style attitude – but if you’re looking for a place to properly kick off your shoes and put up your feet, perhaps it’s time to pick up the keys to your own St Barths pad.
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The so-called Island of Billionaires is looking for its next resident to move into Domaine de Vignette, St Barths’s most expensive property ever listed. Earning that title and a place among the most exclsuive addresses in the Carribean comes with a price – exclsuively listed by Sibarth Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, Domaine de Vignette comes with the asking price of $59m.
Set in the ultra-exclusive enclave of Les Etoiles overlooking Colombier, the stunning estate of Domaine de Vignette, with its almost two acres of land, is less a house and more a private kingdom. The views alone – stretching across the Caribbean Sea to the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius – are enough to make even the most seasoned jet-setter swoon.
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The property’s three distinct buildings – the main villa, a guest bungalow and a caretaker’s house – strike the perfect balance between laid-back Caribbean charm and modern sophistication. Renovated in 2024, the estate now boasts a contemporary aesthetic grounded in warm, natural materials. There are plenty of teak walkways, local stone walls wrapped in lush vegetation and bedrooms adorned with handcrafted woodwork and woven textures.
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At the heart of the property is the grand terrace, designed for entertaining on a lavish scale. Here, a massive bar, oversized sofas and dining spaces for 12 ensure turns every evening into a soirée. The professional-grade kitchen is ready to host Michelin-level chefs, while a turquoise-toned pool, complete with shaded daybeds, provides a chic escape from the tropical sun.
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Privacy is paramount, with each bungalow featuring en-suite bedrooms and private terraces. The guest house adds its own kitchen, living space, and secluded charm, while the caretaker’s cottage ensures seamless operations without encroaching on the serenity of the estate.
The gardens burst with traveler’s trees, mangoes, bougainvillea and palms – enough to keep even the greenest of fingers busy. Add a garage, office and staff quarters, and you have a property that is as functional as it is fabulous.
$59m, christiesrealestate.com
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