With panoramic views over the glorious bay of Saint-Jean, Villa Astra is a contemporary villa with bespoke touches that elevate it above the ordinary. This three-bedroom villa welcomes up to six guests with a secluded location offering total privacy. Built over two levels, it makes the most of that sweeping view from every aspect, with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the light to flood in. As the sun sinks below the horizon, guests are treated to a spectacular natural light show with the best vantage point of the magnificent St Barts sunset.

Focused around one of the best beaches on the island and with the island's capital of Gustavia just over the rise, Saint-Jean is captivating. There's a touch of the European continent about this beautiful spot, and hungry beachgoers make tracks for the French boulangerie, where you can pick up some freshly baked sweet pastries or an authentic baguette for your beach picnic. The blue waters are excellent for diving and snorkelling, and you'll share your dive with turtles and myriad marine wildlife. White sand beaches swoop around the bay, and the hillsides are covered with fragrant thyme that scents the air. If you're feeling a little more active, a sports complex offers everything from archery and tennis to soccer.

Looking down on the bay, Villa Astra benefits from being a short walk away from all the action but cocooned within its own little secret enclave that keeps the world at arm's length. This is a place for lying back and relaxing, rum cocktail in hand and snoozing in the afternoon sun. The living area is spacious and flows effortlessly onto the terrace, while the dining and kitchen areas are well-equipped and elegant. Two of the three bedrooms are on the lower level, while the master suite sits on the upper level. All three are tastefully decorated with unique artwork and have king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms. The two lower-level bedrooms open out onto the Zen garden, the ideal space for a restorative morning coffee and contemplation before another day's adventures start.

Villa Astra’s exterior matches its interior for elegance. A large heated pool is just the spot for a few early morning laps, and the terrace overlooks the bay, offering the perfect location for some rest in the sun. With simple design motifs brought to life by accented colour and sublime styling, Villa Astra is a sheer delight.