Dream House | Sandy Bay villa defies expectations

We, the audience, are ready as the curtain rises on a blockbuster mega-production of architectural, interior layout, construction, and landscaping merit – acting in delightful unison and breaking all kinds of dream-house expectations.

The star of the show is none other than this proud villa among 2,200 acres, stretching from the hills to the sea, with the Flint River running through. Its location is Sandy Bay, Hanover, 12 miles west of Montego Bay – the site of a former English Fort, built to repel an assault from pirates, the French and Spanish.

Today, the estate is a very exclusive and secure community, with this hilltop house built in 2014 possibly taking centrestage.

Hold the applause at the end, please, no matter how desirous you are to the contrary. The design is a collaboration between owner and builder, with the orientation emphasis on all rooms facing the unrelenting dramatic sea views.

Its past and present design accents are offered in 6,000 square feet of comfort and peace of mind, exceeding all bounds of moderation. The entrance hall (with walls fully clad in polished wood panelling) ushers you to the reception and dining rooms. The professional chef’s kitchen displays white cabinets and luxurious marble worktop surfaces (counter tops).

Sleep in any of the five bedrooms (with private terraces), possessing en suite bathrooms; the main one delightfully benefiting from having its own sitting room, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and most surprising of all – its private terrace and infinity plunge pool. Quite an unusual feature anywhere!

Your attention is kindly directed to the villa’s casually elegant interior scenery, with furnishings, walls, etc, subdued by the colours of blue and white – influenced by the omnipresent sea and sky surroundings. Natural lighting aids in the airy interior feel. Floors are stained wood. The Sonos wireless multiroom system plays symphonies throughout to great appreciation and whatever your music pleasure calls for.

The capacious dining and relaxation verandahs extend judiciously to views; along with the main infinity swimming pool (with built-in hot tub spa); fire pit for marshmallow toasting, cooking, etc.; the bar; an Irish-styled pub below the pool; and a private practice putting green for those golf aficionados. The serene, classical, white English garden (so called because it’s filled with only white flowers) is part of the two and a half acre house site. A staff cottage sits nearby.

The applause is deafening! Take a bow, owners of this home. We are most pleased by your artistic performance.

Barry Rattray is a dream house designer and builder. Email feedback to barry-rattray@hotmail.com and lifestyle@gleanerjm.com