Cottage for sale in Friendship Beach Cottage, Friendship Bay, Bequia, St Vincent & The Grenadines

The land slopes gently down towards the shoreside road, with woodland gently sloping away to one side, open land to the other side separated by a private footpath.Directly across from the property is Friendship Beach, a long coral and shell sand crescent beach, on the calm protected south facing Friendship Bay. At some distance along the beach there is a high quality hotel and a small number of private houses.
The house
The house was built in 1983 of local stone, treated wood and tropical hardwoods, with wooden floor and tiled floor. The roof is corrugated sheet metal on lofted timber framing.The house is solid, well presented and is in good condition having been well cared for by the present owner.
The building is positioned well on the land and is of pleasing symmetrical proportions with a central ridge roof and gable end to the front centre.There is terrace across the front of the building which houses the water reservoir of approximately 40,000 gallons.
There is a central living space which includes kitchen to the rear. On each side of the central space there is a bedroom and a guest bedroom with a shared bathroom. Four bedrooms in all. The living space which includes the kitchen opens to the terrace as do the front bedrooms on either side.
The accommodation is all on one floor. The terrace, level with the floor, is elevated by the slope of the land. This provides open views seaward out over the beach and the bay to the islands beyond. The terrace and the views are enjoyed from the central living space and from both the main bedrooms.
The grounds are maintained and mature. There is plenty of area for the addition of a swimming pool. Registered survey drawing is available.
Neighbouring properties on the original estate include French House, Friendship House and the adjacent land.
Location
This frontline waterfront property occupies the forward end of the central ridge to Friendship Bay.
The land
The land area of the property is approximately 0.28 acres.
Bequia
Bequia's reputation continues to grow among adventurous and experienced travellers, professionals in media, music and the arts, law and education, as an engaging and active destination which retains the authenticity and natural charm of an island off the beaten tourism track.
The island continues to garner very high quality journalism from well known and trusted writers - Mariella Frostrup, Hunter Davies and so on - in leading quality papers - with recognition that Bequia offers a more diverse and engaging experience than its neighbour Mustique.
Summary
This property is elevated and close to the beach, quietly and discreetly occupying the prime position on Friendship Bay. Designed for tropical living with the design appeal and construction of traditional island vernacular, the house offers delightful practical living and sociable accommodation - sought after qualities - with beach, bay, sea, and island views.