Designed and built in the 1970s by renowned architect Philip Johnson, this gorgeous villa was the home of the iconic American artist Jasper Johns (now the villa's namesake). The glorious vistas from its hillside location certainly inspire, and with three beautiful bedrooms welcoming up to six guests, Villa Jasper is an uplifting contemporary masterpiece sitting between the French and Dutch halves of this unique island.

St Martin is an island with two distinct personalities. The Dutch very distinctly influence one half, while the other half is as French as Burgundy wine. The desirable neighbourhood of Terres Basses is on the French side of the island, with panoramic views of the gorgeous Simpson Bay Lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other. Fine dining and boutique shopping are just a short stroll away, while terracotta roof tiles and whitewashed walls of traditional island buildings sit comfortably alongside exquisite multi-million-dollar villas.

Villa Jasper adopts that typical Caribbean indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the two halves transitioning seamlessly thanks to wide-open glass patio doors and a natural flow between the living room and the sun terrace. The open-plan layout of the living area, kitchen and dining space enhances that spacious sensation, while smooth tiled flooring both inside and out gel the two areas together.

The use of organic materials and subtle colours, such as the pale blue tiles in the kitchen or the refined mix of wood and linen, softens the simple white décor. The three bedrooms are calm oases where you can drift away, soothed by the restful whisper of the wind in the trees. Three sumptuous king-size beds and attractive ensuites make these bedrooms cosy and relaxing spaces for guests.

The villa's extensive private patio areas give you somewhere to relax with a coffee in the morning before heading down to the pool for a few pre-breakfast laps. The walled garden gives you a sense of privacy and seclusion, making Villa Jasper a serene hideaway on one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean.