Property of the Week: Villa Embrace

A luxury villa on the Caribbean island of St Barths makes the most of its stunning natural surroundings

Tucked away on a cliffside on the exclusive Caribbean island of St Barths, Villa Embrace is the Caribbean’s most spectacular private residence – a bold architectural marvel that captures the seductive spirit of its island home.

The 12,000 square-foot, four-level masterpiece offers a commanding vantage point over the yacht-filled Gustavia Harbor, with further views out to the glittering Caribbean sea, green mountains and surrounding islands. Mere minutes from the beach and walking distance to St. Barth’s upmarket shops and restaurants, it’s ideally located for luxury shopping, fine dining and sophisticated nightlife.

Like the island of St Barths itself, Embrace is a sophisticated fusion of global design with an unmistakable island soul. With Philippe Van Den Broek of Architectonik at the helm of design, the villa stuns with exotic woods and materials, as well as custom lighting and furniture and specially commissioned artworks. It even boasts the island’s only four-story glass elevator, which overlooks a waterfall, topiary garden and living wall.

The villa’s five expansive suites are each a private sanctuary with its own personality, from the Gustavia Suite with its private drive-up entrance, onyx and mother of pearl headboard and bespoke armchairs, to the Gouverneur, which features an outdoor Japanese soaking tub and floating king bed. All suites come with a private garden, retractable 49-inch television, indoor and outdoor shower, private terraces, and stunning sea views.

When not lounging by the beach or shopping up a storm in town, guests can make the most of the villa’s plentiful amenities, which include two heated infinity pools, a fully equipped gym, games room, outdoor massage suite and study. Begin the day with poolside yoga before taking a private boat tour, indulging in a bespoke spa treatment at the villa and having your in-house chef whip up a fresh seafood feast for dinner. A butler is always on hand to arrange anything, anywhere and anytime. All that's left to do is sit back and relax…