Villa Caymanas is located on Grand Cayman’s northern coastline, which provides a quintessential laid back Caribbean lifestyle of peace & tranquility combined with breathtaking ocean views across the Caribbean Sea. North Side has a welcoming sense of community retaining much of the charm & character of a bygone day when Cayman was known as the Islands that time forgot.
Given its post modern design of simple clean lines the provenance of Villa Caymanas is surprising to some when they learn that the genesis of its creation was a set of 18th century Chinese doors around which Houston architect Benson Ford was commissioned to bring this architectural delight to life. Not only is the property architecturally appealing but it has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of its natural location, catching the trade wind breezes, as well providing expansive panoramic ocean views, much of the local vegetation has been retained & added to, creating shade & protection from the elements.
The antique Chinese doors give an auspicious entrance to the property & open on to a delightful sitting area designed specifically to provide a cool place to enjoy an afternoon drink & book, the “breeze way” leads through a shaded colonnaded area & into the back garden which presents a raised lap pool, lush vegetation & a stone staircase down to the ocean. The main living areas are all on the upper floor making the most of the extraordinary ocean views, which are front & centre as soon as you enter the property on this level. The airy sense of space & light is accentuated by the open plan design & the twelve foot ceilings as well as the bank of windows that lead directly onto the sun terrace that spans the width of the building & gives ample room for every aspect of outdoor living, whether it be alfresco dining, sunbathing, morning coffee or evening cocktails whilst watching the sunset, this area is designed for living & admiring natures beauty. The expanse of this terrace means that both the kitchen & master bedroom also enjoy direct access onto it so whether you are cooking or laying in bed the panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea is there to be enjoyed. As well as the spectacular ocean views the fitted kitchen has plenty of counter space & cupboards, a centre island & good quality appliances including a wine chiller. The master bedroom is located in the west wing of the property providing a sanctuary of relaxation. It has a large well fitted walk though closet with dressing area, this leads onto to a large bathroom with a huge walk-in shower which joins two separate “his & hers” bathroom areas which enjoy their own sinks & toilets. The upstairs level also provides a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The ground floor accommodation comprises two guest suites each with ensuite bathroom, a well equipped fitness studio & a home office. To the front of the property there are two garages, one on either side of the property & a total of four storage/utility rooms.
The property was built in 2001 using the latest technology & is constructed entirely of 3D Panels® which consist of a four inch foam centre sandwiched between a galvanized steel mesh which is used to create stability & strength once the concrete is applied to the interior and exterior surfaces., it also provides great insulating qualities resulting in low energy bills. Other eco friendly features of the home include a 6,400 gallon water cistern.