Resting at the foot of St Barts’ emerald hills, Villa Palm Beach is a shining contemporary jewel amongst the shining sands of Lorient. Characterised by elegant lines and dazzling alabaster walls, this is a home which seems to reach out to the radiant shores beyond its borders whilst enfolding you in its stylish embrace.

Situated just seven minutes from the airport and only ten minutes from the high-end boutiques and fine dining of Gustavia, Villa Palm Beach lives up to the promise of its name by placing you a few minutes’, palm-shaded walk from the seashore. A stroll in a different direction will lead you to a wonderful bakery and fresh fruit market where you can sample the easy-going joys of island life. The waterfront sundeck, provided for you on the beach, offers a gorgeous ‘home-base’ from which to set out to explore the waves in a kayak or on a paddle board: you might even catch a glimpse of a turtle.

The ensuite bedrooms are all chic havens with ocean views and gleaming walls of glass through which to enjoy them. The fifth bedroom is tucked away in its own boutique bungalow, complete with kitchenette and dining area, making it perfect for a couple seeking their own privacy. A gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and cosy entertainment area complete the airy shared space and the home is sensitively lit throughout, promising a gorgeous evening ambience as the light fades.

Most spectacular of all is the magnificent infinity pool which forms the heart of the home. Surrounded by a grand deck, which itself sits in soft sands, the grandeur of the pool comes to life even further at night, when beautiful underwater lighting turns it into a veritable mermaids’ lagoon. The elegant hot tub and al fresco dining area complete the allure of the outdoors, where the stunning views of the bay can be savoured from the sofa-strewn terrace as the home’s titular palms sway in the sea breeze.