Dan Glasser
A sprawling $59 million estate on the Caribbean island of St. Barts is about to take the title of the exclusive island’s most expensive home for sale.
Nestled on the French-speaking island’s northwestern tip in the secluded Colombier district, the luxury property offers some real perks for a deep-pocketed potential buyer.
“It’s up in the hills with west-facing sunset views, in a private domain,” Zarek Honneysett of Sibarth Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, told Mansion Global, which first reported the listing.
Known as Domaine de Vignette, the 2-acre compound is the crown jewel of the Les Étoiles — French for “the stars” — gated community, and is the largest of its four estates.
Though a high price to pay, it wouldn’t break an island record. Last year, a nearby estate on “Rockefeller Beach” — named after its previous owner, David Rockefeller — sold for a record $136 million.
Built across five lots, this listed property was custom-designed by its current owner, who tore down the original structure to create this retreat.
The owner, whose identity remains undisclosed, has since moved to another residence on the island.
The island itself has long been an escape for some of the world’s wealthiest people, as well as celebrities, looking for sunny vacations in the colder months.
The estate consists of nine bungalows cascading down the hillside, all connected by walkways and stone steps. The pathways were meticulously crafted using locally sourced blue rock, which was “manually carved one by one to fit perfectly together,” designer Remi Tessier told the outlet.
Tessier also highlighted the home’s distinctive use of materials, including Doussié wood from Central Africa and French-crafted brushed spruce.
“The style of the property is timeless, combining understated luxury with an exotic spirit,” he said. The materials “elegantly blend” together, “creating an atmosphere that is warm, natural, and contemporary.”
The outdoor spaces, with lush landscaping features more than 70 varieties of tropical plants, including towering Bismark palms and vibrant bougainvillea. The entrance leads to a shaded bar and lounge, while the main level houses a family room and primary suite.
The estate also boasts a restaurant-grade kitchen, dining areas, a guest cottage with its own living space and kitchen, and a caretaker’s residence.
At the heart of the property is a pool, offering a serene oasis.