Beachfront Villa @ The Hamilton

Look across the Caribbean Sea towards Nevis and The Hamilton is one of the most immediately recognisable places. Surrounded by swaying palms and fronted by a long stretch of perfect golden sand, the pale yellow properties are home to the most luxurious apartments on the island. This is condo living with every conceivable convenience: six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds wrap around two swimming pools and there is, tucked away amongst the tropical foliage, a separate gym and spa. 

The site is also home to something of a Nevisian institute, with the Yachtsman’s Grill and Bar having a popular menu and the most well-stocked wine cellar on-island. Cocktails and canapes are only ever a few steps away. 

7A is the jewel in The Hamilton’s crown, a beautifully presented townhouse spread over four floors. Three vast bedrooms each come with separate bathrooms, and balconies beckon with views reaching across the sea to St Kitts and beyond. A private roof terrace is the ultimate in entertaining venues and is in prime position for catching glimpses of the elusive green flash sunsets for which Nevis is renowned. 

Everything is in place to create a glamorous, stylish home. The two top floor master bedrooms come with en suite bathrooms featuring twin vanities and luxurious corner spa tubs, and the third bedroom on the middle floor is a huge space where it would be easy to include an informal seating area for privacy and peace. All bedrooms come with private balconies, ideal for a quiet morning coffee or idle afternoon with a book and sunshine. Additionally, there are two separate dining areas with arched glassless windows perfectly framing classic Caribbean views of beach, sea and sky. 

Just as the bathrooms are finished to a high standard, so the kitchen comes complete with high-end fixtures and fittings. The basics are all in place: all the necessary sofas and beds and dining tables are here, but the home awaits personalisation and is the perfect opportunity to flex your interior design flair. Whether you prefer soothing pastel shades or the bright colours of the islands, here is the chance to create something extraordinary. 

Heading down, there is a vast parking area. Easily large enough for three cars, it could also accommodate kayaks or a boat – an appealing option given the sea is merely a few strides away across the sand. 

A gentle stroll up the beach takes you to the island’s most chic beach bar, Chrishi Beach, where easy rhythms and seemingly endless glasses of champagne are the answer to any idle afternoon. Head in the other direction and the restaurants and bars of the Four Seasons await. The laidback Caribbean lifestyle is at the heart of Hamilton life, and there’s something to be said for wandering along the sand towards dinner and drinks.

Getting off-island has never been easier, with a newly installed water-taxi pier waiting to whisk you across to the glitz and glamour of St Kitts’ Christoph Harbour or the ritzy Park Hyatt – and a ten minute boat ride cruising across the Caribbean is quite an arrival for any visitors you receive. 

If you’re looking for the easiest of island lives, one where everything is taken care of and your only concern is how long you’ll spend watching the pelicans dive today, the Hamilton is the answer. And 7A is the finest in this exclusive enclave, providing the most enviable views that will mesmerise for a lifetime.