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Upper Jessup Estate
White and pink flowers just below the pink villa.
A light pink colored villa with a tree in the front during the day.
Lots of tropical flowers on the left and right side of a narrow pool.
Purple and pink tropical flowers hanging over the pool.
The open gate with black iron and stone with lamps on top.
A garden with pink flowers and white iron furniture.
A bunch of bushes and trees on a hillside.
A dirt path with trees on both sides.
Lots of light brown branches growing around a white wooden pillar.
The sun setting with lots of dark clouds above the water and mountains.
An outdoor tub on a walk around balcony overlooking the lush landscape.
Lounge chairs and patio with a view of the bright red sunset.
infinity pool with the view of the mountains and sea
Bright flowers reflecting off of the glass tabletop.
A living room with palm tree decorated pillows and cushions.
An outdoor room with lamps lit at dusk.
A chandelier hanging in a small kitchen with decorated plates on shelves.
Two bar stools in a kitchen with sun shining in from the left.
Three lamps on in a living room at dusk.
A room with a sheer canopy bed at dusk.
queen sized bed with a bug net hanging above
An opened door next to a tiled shower.
A dark room with a canopy bed and doors open to a balcony with pink flowers.
A small bathroom with the door opened to an outdoor shower.
The view of a sunset with deep red hues.
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This private nature lover’s paradise is situated on a unique 5-acre property, complete with a jungle trail and a quaint guest cottage, all with with terrific views. Located at 700 feet, the villa welcomes gentle breezes providing comfortable year-round temperatures. The unique architecture creates an indoor/ outdoor ambience with antiques artistically incorporated in an open-air living/dining area with amazing views of St. Kitts.

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Why We Love This House
Quirky fun in the rain forest
Living Room
The sitting room and dining room open out onto the pool and terrace and are furnished with a large dining set, comfortable sofas, and a central chandelier. The shabby-chic décor gives it a unique and whimsical feel. (18’ x 20’ underroof; 16’ x 16’ outdoor tiled deck). Off the main sitting area is an interior room (10’ x 12’) with comfy sofa bed and wall mounted TV.
Kitchen
The spacious (13’ x 13’) well-equipped kitchen has wooden wall units and cupboards on three sides; fridge/freezer, electric oven, gas top burners, dishwasher, microwave and double sink; louvered windows for breezes and a large chandelier. Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and cook’s washroom plus a small freezer/icemaker and refrigerator.
Dining
Set right by the pool, the dining table serves as a gathering point in the living area.
Bedrooms
The main bedroom (14’ x 28’) opens out to the terrace with two sets of wood mahogany louvred doors. It is furnished with a canopied bed, with views over the pool while maintaining privacy, plus a view of St Kitts and the ocean. There is an extra sink and sitting area. Ensuite bath for main bedroom with a semi-outdoor shower off a palm tree, and a walk-in dressing room. The side porch offers a private sitting area and an antique tub. A guest room (12’ x 20’) opens onto terrace on two sides with mahogany wooden, louvred doors. It also has an ensuite bathroom with an antique sink cabinet. The double barn-like door next to the shower can be opened for an outdoor view. A cozy bunk room opens on to the terrace with the same beautiful doors but along with side doors available for privacy for the bunk beds.
Verandas
The indoor-outdoor living area serves as the veranda space, poolside.
Construction
Block and masonry with exterior covered with Acrorete, which requires no painting; ceilings are pickled also with no maintenance, floors are Saltillo and wood tile; tile roof is fire resistant and maintenance free (imported from Belgium).
Pool
The pool spills over a six-foot-wide waterfall dropping into the stone-walled garden below. Planters hug the pool which is located off the living area.
Cottage
Guest cottage is a self-contained one-bedroom West Indian-style home. It has a large verandah with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a partial ocean view. Sitting room has a dazzling view of the mountain. Included is a bedroom and bathroom, a small indoor and large outdoor shower, and a tiny office.
Gardener’s House
Next to next to the main gate entrance is a cottage where the gardener resides. Building not included in the sale but can stay there if purchaser decides to employ the gardener. Built as a chattel house for the gardener who also provides security and handyman service.
Details
A huge array of flowers, shrubs and trees surround the house; a jungle trail was created with original rainforest plants. An extensive list with pictures of plants, flowers, trees that have accumulated over 20 years on the property. There are more than 125 palms, 4 ylang-ylang trees, 8 jacaranda, 6 mangoes and 30 flamboyant. There is a 2-car garage and workshop; concrete generator building with diesel Kubota generator; walls inside and stone walls define a 600-foot-long winding driveway that ends with a circle with the villa and cottage opposite each other. There are two hurricane screens for the living room along with others for all windows and doors.

Price
$2.5 million
Bedroom/Baths
3/2.5 (House) 1/1 (Cottage)
Pool
Yes
Size
Square Footage: 2100 sf (House) 700 sf (Cottage); Size of Property: 5 acres

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