Barbados Property News - October / November 2023

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BARBADOS PROPERTY

St. Peter’s Bay - Page 3

Chamberlain Place - Page 18

Hastings Towers - Page 20

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NEWS www.barbadospropertynews.com • October - November 2023 • Issue 147

Clifton Market - Page 22

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Royal Villa 14 - Royal Westmoreland, St. James 3 bed, 3.5 bath semi-detached villa with pool US $1.4 million (furnished)

Carlton Ridge - 20 Carlton View, St. James 6 bed, 8 bath luxury villa minutes from the beach US $2.3 million (furnished)

Maxwell Beach Villa 303 - Maxwell, Christ Church 2 bed, 2 bath beachfront and recently refurbished US $650,000 (furnished)

Courtyard Villa 15 - Apes Hill, St. James 3 bed, 3.5 bath with panoramic West Coast views US $1.8 million (furnished)

Crystal Heights Lot 101 - Crystal Heights, St. James Cabbage Tree Green J37 - Apes Hill, St. James 6,555 sq.ft. central lot ideal for a family home 26,931 sq.ft prime residential lot in Apes Hill US $95,000 US $340,000

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Westmoreland Hills 39 - Westmoreland, St. James 4 bed, 4 bath set on a ridge with ocean views US $1.675 million (furnished)

Vuemont Apt. 121 - Vuemont, St. Peter 3 bed, 2 bath with private deck and plunge pool US $525,000 (furnished)

St. Silas Heights Lot 81 - St. James 7,640 sq.ft. lot with existing foundation US $94,500

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS

Editor’s Comments While watching the stunning sunset at Carlisle Bay recently, I was soooo excited. A huge Cruise Ship – the Carnival Venezia was leaving the port! It’s the first one to visit in many months and it starts the winter tourist season! We have missed the weekly ships who used to home port here and take many locals and visitors around the Caribbean in the summer months. Let’s hope we can get one of them to return for 2024! In the meantime, the winter will see ships, large and small, calling at our port and giving much needed business to the island people.

It’s a traditional time in Barbados for everyone to ‘spruce up the home for the season ahead’. Hurricane season is just about over and the jobs around the house that have been put off get done.

Painting, decorating, fixing – it all happens in the run up to Christmas. Everyone likes to get their house looking it’s best. This is also the time when the villa owners and snow birds return so the property managers have the task of making sure all is in order. You’ll find plenty of lovely things to transform your property in some of our advertisers showrooms as the stock has arrived and it’s very tempting. Now’s the time for the facelift!

And the property market continues to boom. An agent told me recently that they have a west coast project on the beach where many of the units sold before the ground was broken! Good news indeed for the developers. Beach front property is hard to find on the island, especially on the platinum west coast and it makes a great investment.

And finally huge congrats to Josee Atkinson, Design Lead Sean Armstrong and the team on winning two awards and a nomination at the International Property Awards in On the cover: Clifton Market Toronto for Porters Place. Bravo!

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Lots sizes 8184 to 13,877 sq. ft.

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Blue Print Management wins at the International Property Awards Blueprint Management is an influential collective of architects, engineers, project managers, designers and planners. With over 25 years in the industry, we develop and manage some of the Caribbean’s most prestigious, innovative and advanced buildings, spaces and homes.

Blue Print Management is proud to share that our CEO, Josée Atkinson, along with Design Lead, Sean Armstrong, had the great pleasure of receiving two awards and a nomination at the International Property Awards on behalf of Blueprint Management. The company won: • Award Winner Architectural multiple residence for Porters Place • 5 Stars award for Architectural multiple residence for Porters Place • Nominee for Architectural multiple residence for Porters Place for the Americas Porters Place is comprised of 21 free-standing villas in a quiet pocket of breezy, lush vegetation, in the parish of St James on the West coast of Barbados. Each luxury villa is positioned on a plot of approximately 5450 sq. ft. offering either 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3 or 4 bathrooms respectively.

The villas are architecturally designed to facilitate seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living, with each villa having its own solar water heater, photovoltaic system and rainwater collection water tank. From its practical sustainability to its beautiful design, Porters Place exudes the luxurious

Barbadian lifestyle which is widely sought after.

Thanks to the entire team from Alan Armstrong Associates - Rommel Hinds, Andrea Palmer, our clients James Edghill, Alex Sandeman, Danny Atwell, the ONE Builders team - Preston, Zack, Vishaul, Okono, Kevin Talma for landscaping, iCreate for the sales visuals, William Bain for planning and consulting and the entire team that helped deliver this beautiful project.

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Visit Clifton Market for a Full House This Season!

For the holiday season there’s nothing better than a house filled with love.. and food!

From seasonal meals to holiday potlucks and family traditions; lavish celebrations to generations-old recipes, Clifton Market has everything you need for a full home for the holidays.

Step out of the mundane and into the merry with a visit to the new Limegrove location. This foodie’s dream, hosts seemingly endless shelves, immaculately stocked with all sorts of traditional and exciting finds. The supermarket boasts large aisles filled with a grand selection of top quality meats, fresh produce, specialty products, everyday items and everything in-between. ’Tis the season where meat is often the star of the meal, and when you think of the highest quality you can find in Barbados, Clifton tops the list every time. From their farm to your table come the best locally sourced selection of meats. Clifton Market is also home to world renowned Meats

by Linz, known for their high-end, steakhouse quality cuts and USDA Certified Heritage Angus Beef. Whether you’re looking to host a dinner party, a special evening for two or simply feed all the extra mouths that are around for the season, the best of the best in beef, pork, lamb and

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seafood, are all readily available at Clifton Market.

The other side of the farm is not to be outshined, Clifton Market houses the widest selection of fresh produce on island. You will delight in a full range of options including unique and exotic fruit and veg, always the best local farmers have to offer. All allowing you to enjoy the lighter side of the holidays with ease.

Whether your preferred diet is vegan, plant-based, gluten free, paleo or keto, rejoice in the widest range of specialty products available locally.

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Tick everything off your weekly shopping list and then add some sparkle to your menu with new items introduced weekly* from local artisans and small businesses, household names and international brands. With categories ranging from health-conscious, sugar-free, dairy-free, glutenfree, gourmet and eco-friendly, no matter who is on your holiday guest list, you’ll be able to satisfy everyone’s taste and needs with one stop.

If you dwell on the South, the Worthing location is a breeze to stop by, whereas the Limegrove location is ultra convenient for those between

Central and North. Both locations have a knowledgeable and friendly team happily ready to assist with everything from finding specific products to helping out with your full shop. If you prefer to avoid the bustle of the season altogether then head to the website and have your groceries delivered right to your door.

Jump into the festive season with Clifton Market and fill your home up with all your household essentials plus the best food items the season has to offer!

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Paint Power

Defining Spaces with Colour Design with Purpose

A pink painted door provides a warm welcome to this home

Our minds are automatically processing or “reading” the visual landscape and our homes or interior spaces are no different.

We instantly and unconsciously respond to light, colour and shapes to understand our environment. In large part, colour sets the tone and used strategically, colour can help divert attention or draw the eye to make the most of any room’s best assets.

Take it all in All the items in a room make up the overall palette so don’t forget to factor in the colour of floors, furniture, carpets, curtains, art etc.

Choose wall colour that works well with these elements to achieve balance. If elements are neutral, the room is probably screaming for some pops of colour. However if you have quite a bit of colour in your floors and furnishings, neutral walls might be the sweet simplicity that is needed.

The furnishings in this apartment pack a punch so walls are gently toned to coordinate in a soft neutral.

Warm and Cool Colours have different characteristics and can be understood in two main groups.

Warm colours (reds, yellows, pinks, oranges) will up our energy.

Great for social, active and creative spaces. Warm colours work well in kitchen and dining rooms, but also creative spaces or perhaps a workout area.

Cool colours (blues and greens) mirror nature and tend to evoke calm and relaxation. They suit areas where we want to unwind Warm wood furniture and covered such as bathrooms, bedrooms, chair softly contrast with cool green and can work well for study areas walls or office environments to promote concentration. Coordinate warm and cools by choosing colours that are of similar intensity.

role for strong colours – it just means use wisely. Add pops of colours to create accents, feature walls or go to town in off beat spaces.

Lighten and Brighten Some colours will suck the light out of a room. They literally absorb the light. That could be your vibe. Dark. Dramatic. Cozy. However, if you want rooms to look light and airy try out soft off whites that reflect lots of natural light.

Paints carry a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) where 0 is pitch black and 100 white. Look for colours rated 80-100 to keep rooms lightest.

Create a focal point Use paint to create interest or to direct the gaze. On the flip side, paint can be used to camouflage details you’d rather people not see. Every room should have a clear centre of attention. It could be a window, a piece of furniture, an accent wall or a piece of art but let there only be one star, to achieve a balanced and cohesive design.

How much colour?

It has been well studied that colour has an effect on us and while colours can lift us up, too much colour can also bring us down. Just like sound, when colour is turned up really loud (think heavy saturated colours or brights) or if there are too many colours (or clutter), it can overwhelm us, drain our energy and cause stress.

That doesn’t mean there is no

Try out your look

Pops of colour up our energy, captivate and add zest to neutral backgrounds.

This cinnamon feature wall is the star attraction in this bedroom providing some spicy colour and depth to the room.

When reimagining your space, It helps a lot to test out a few colours to see what looks best. Harris Paints sell handy size mini pots just for this purpose. They’re just $5 and available in over 1300 colours in either flat or satin finishes.

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Buyer Beware!

You have finally found the house of your dreams. It looks good. From what you can see you’ll just paint your accent wall in the living area in brick orange, upgrade the landscaping, modernize the windows and repaint the exterior and you are good to go. But, wait a minute. Look a little closer. I bet you didn’t notice the remnants of a termite trail which the previous owner hurriedly wiped away from the bottom of the kitchen cupboards. Look again! The current plumbing comprises old galvanize pipes. And, if you just take one more walk through on a rainy day you’ll realize that the foundation of the house was never properly waterproofed and water seeps through the walls into the basement every time it rains.

These are the deficiencies that can befall many a buyer if they fail to thoroughly inspect their desired property before signing the dotted line. It happens time and time again and once those deeds change hands there is no recourse. It is now yours, your responsibility, your problem, and possibly your money pit.

In North America, a home inspection is part of the purchase process.

The inspector is required ethically and legally to report all defects discovered during his inspection. This can significantly impact on the final negotiation process or even whether the buyer opts out of the transaction altogether. Home inspections are not mandated here. The onus is therefore on the prospective buyer to be thorough and attentive. Do not let what you see on the surface fool you. Engage in the services of a professional builder or contractor. They can see past the superficial and readily identify the underlying flaws which might be waiting to trap you in a sea of debt and make you resent your new acquisition.

Recently one of my clients was looking forward to closing the deal on purchasing the home she had rented for the last 3 years. It seemed in relatively good shape when she moved in but over time all of its shortcomings became apparent. Some of the doors dragged on the tiles, which suggests that the tiles might be raised due to moisture underneath as a result of a water logging issue. The roof leaks at areas where silicone would have been applied previously so there was no issue before, but now the silicone has become worn. In some areas under the leaks, the wooden floor is now starting to creak. She has luckily evidenced the degradation of the property over a period of time while living there, but imagine if another clueless buyer submitted an offer to purchase the property based on a simple walk through. They may have been none the wiser of the associated defects and imperfections and could have been saddled with unforeseen debt in the long run.

Conduct your due diligence or end up totally detesting the very investment you thought would add to your happiness. You’ve been warned! Beware!

Mrs. Cherita O’dell, BA, MBA Real Estate Broker Sister agencies Barbados Real Estate 246 & Million Dollar Homes

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25 years - Dillon Amber Dane Dillion Amber Dane, the specialist in residential and commercial furniture, kitchens and accessories celebrated 25 years in style! Guests were treated to a short film about the company’s history followed by cocktails on the roof deck at Limegrove Lifestyle Center in Holetown. The company was formed by Angela and Jerry Clarke and has grown to be one of the most successful businesses of it’s type on island. Daughter Amber De Silvia is the Managing Director and son Dillion, Director and the two of them have the passion and drive to take this thriving business into the future.

Congratulations to the DAD team on an amazing journey and we look forward to celebrating long into the future as they continue to grow and prosper.

Amber and Scott De Silvia

Alex Sandeman and Lisa Clarke

Kaya Goffar and Jacques Hibbert

DAD staff

DAD staff

Angela Clarke and Scott Oran

Stuart Bird, Linda Moore (left) and colleague

Chantelle and Lee Gooding

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