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Discover an extraordinary estate in St. Croix—a historic in-town tropical oasis overlooking the Christiansted harbor and beautiful mountain views with multi-use possibilities. The estate, in an Enterprise Development Zone in C’sted – making it eligible for tax incentives, has a five-bedroom, four-bathroom main house, a 1700s guest cottage, a pool, solar with battery backup, and two additional lots, providing privacy or expansion opportunities. Rich in Danish colonial West Indian architecture, unique details include repurposed ship’s timbers, ballast brick staircases, a Captain’s Watch, large veranda with view, 5 French doors surrounding living room, large walk-in pantry adjoining kitchen, , and rare in-town garages. With over 6,000 square feet of space and B-2 zoning, this property is ideal for a boutique hotel, spa, office, retail, or even a restaurant.
For those seeking versatility, the separate 1,000-square-foot guest house is ideally suited for conversion into a restaurant or for other business ventures., leaving the main house for your private residence or vice versa. Additionally, the empty lot with historic ruins currently best used as a parking lot presents an incredible opportunity for further development.
A rare feature for a historic property in town are the two garages and additional lot – great for expansion, and storage.
This special and rare estate is located in an Enterprise Development Zone in Christiansted which offers significant tax advantages and is situated in one of the island’s premier business historic districts, currently experiencing significant renaissance and growth, this presents a prime opportunity to capitalize on. Read more about our Enterprise Development Zone here: https://usvieda.org/
This property is perfect for anyone seeking the elegance of historic Caribbean architecture without sacrificing modern luxuries offering a unique European lifestyle, 3 blocks walk to boardwalk, restaurants and shopping. Whether as a residence or a commercial venture, it is truly an exceptional find worth exploring.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF NON_CONFORMING STAIRS AND TAKE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Agents and buyers to enter at their own risk.
Features and Recent Improvements
Historic Charm and Character
” Dates back to the early 1800s with preserved architectural details.
” Large veranda with view,
“Captain’s watch,
” 5 French doors surrounding living room
” Ship’s timbers used as floor joists in the main living room.
” Ballast bricks incorporated into the staircase leading to the pool level.
” Unique historical elements throughout the property.
Property Layout
” Over 6,000 square feet of flexible, usable space.
” Separate 1,000-square-foot guest house with potential for conversion into a
restaurant.
” Additional ruins in the parking lot; opportunity for expansion or resale
” Off-street parking: Rarity in town
Interior Features and Updates
” Massive improvements structurally and cosmetically to the house
” Almost all new appliances and ac’s.
” Large walk-in pantry adjoining kitchen
“Smeg oven/stove and pot filler above the stove
“The (5 burner gas) stove also has lights and ventilation fan above the burners
” Over 6,000 square feet of flexible, usable space.
” Recently repainted floors
” Split AC installed in the living room for enhanced comfort.
” Main house garage partially enclosed to create a pantry.
“Huge primary bedroom and bath with double walk-in closets and jetted hot tub with new pump.
Guest House Features
” Separate 1,000-square-foot guest house, ideal for a rental, restaurant, or additional
living space.
” Newer appliances added since purchase.
” Back up power by a 9kW generator.
Outdoor Enhancements
” $60,000 in Trex board decking around the pool area and walkway to the guest house.
” Stunning views of Christiansted Harbor in a tropical oasis setting.
” Covered gallery roof recently recoated.
” Pool is located between the two residences for easy access for guest house
” Tropical oasis setting with lush surroundings and a refreshing swimming pool in a courtyard setting.
Energy Efficiency and Utilities
” 12k generator for the main house.
” Solar panels with 2 power walls. One power wall recently completely replaced with new one under warranty. Solar powers about 70% of main house.
” Separate water and power meters for the main house and guest house.
” Cisterns are fully independent for both homes, with WAPA water available as an
alternative supply.
Garages and Storage
” Small garage (1/2 size) off the main house kitchen.
” Full-size garage off the guest house.
” Additional ruins in the parking lot with architectural plans for redevelopment.
Storm-Ready Features
” All new gutters installed post-Hurricane Maria.
” Plywood shutters for all windows without wood shutters.
Business Zoning and Opportunities
” Zoned for business with potential uses including:
o Boutique hotel.
o Bed-and-breakfast.
o Spa or wellness center.
o Offices or medical practices.
o Retail space or gallery.
o And more! Seeing zoning for all possibilities
” Flexible layout for creative adaptation and mixed-use ventures.
” Ideal for live-work combinations or mixed-use ventures.
” See zoning book/documents for verification of usage and many other opportunities!
” Prime location on Strand Street in the heart of Christiansted whether for a residence, business opportunity or mixed-use.
” Potential and proven to be a successful Airbnb. Almost all 5 star ratings for the cottage and its location from guests. (Current owner only casually ran it as an Airbnb, but the feedback from guest was always five star and proved that this would make a successful full time rental)
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LOCATION INFORMATION
West on Strand St past Violettes and govt parking lot continue to cross road. head up the hill (straight) passed the old steps. Property is on the left from crest of hill almost down to Prince St
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