Food & Drink -- 11 hours ago
Words: Gentleman's Journal
Now I know that us Brits have an infamous reputation across the globe for talking about the weather. Granted the marque is wholly justified – when the sun is out we melt and beg for cumulus clouds to sweep across the blue skies and save us from certain death, but when it rains we arrive at work looking like drowned rats, turning to our colleagues for comfort, who, of course, have had an equally as torrid struggle to their desk.
And I must fulfil this stereotype, as I’m sat now looking out across the City, and the vista can be described as little other than depressing. A low, soggy miasma hovers over the low-rise buildings, like a miserable slate veil that seems to be moving at a glacial pace. With such a dismal view, the mind wanders to warmer climes, where cobalt waters lap talc-white sands bordered by 40ft coconut trees.
In short, my mind is with these 3 properties…
L’DOR V’DOR, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
Overlooking the magnificent Tryall Club, L’Dor V’Dor encompasses nearly 20,000 sq ft of accommodation. Capturing panoramic views of Montego Bay & Hanover, the estate consists of a grand villa, a guest residence and staff quarters creating 10 bedrooms in total. The home also boasts an expansive wraparound balcony and splendid outdoor dining area as well as a luxurious infinity pool which overlooks spectacular sea views.
Price: £3.2million
For more information, click here.
864 STRADELLA, LOS ANGELES
Stradella is a modern masterpiece boasting the best views in Bel-Air. Perched above the city on one of the Platinum Triangle’s most coveted streets sits this breathtaking contemporary home designed by renowned architect Paul McClean. No detail is spared throughout a dramatic open floor plan including 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and such five-star amenities as a wine cellar, gym, home theatre, finished auto gallery, and infinity pool.
Price: $55million
For more information, click here.
PLATINUM BAY, ST JAMES, BARBADOS
Platinum Bay is a new development consisting of five luxury villas, with each boasting its own infinity pool, landscaped gardens and far reaching views of the ocean from all living areas and bedrooms. All of the properties occupy exceptionally wide sites which maximise the beach frontage of each villa.
Price: Starting from $25million
For more information, click here.
