Tingalayo, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Sunny decks and shaded terraces offer 180 degree views, allowing guests to explore the islands from Jost Van Dyke to St. John without ever having to leave their loungers. The interiors are contemporary, combining furnishings imported from Bali and Italy with top-drawer fittings such as granite countertops, Starck bathroom fixtures and Viking kitchen appliances. Wireless internet and a fully-equipped home theatre complete the picture. The houses are surrounded by four acres of private land, ensuring complete privacy.

THE MAIN HOUSE - Tingalayo's main house consists of four pavillions joined by the pool terrace on one side and a courtyard on the other: - Spectacular views to the west, of Tortola's West End, Smuggler's Cove and St. John, and to the north-west, of Jost Van Dyke and its islets - 3560 square feet / 333 square metres of enclosed and shaded living space, with an equal area of sunny wooden decks and coralstone terraces - Wireless internet with two Apple wi-fi relays - Drinkable UV-filtered tap water - Private drive and parking; gated gardens. Main Pavillion - Lounge area with library, large screen television and stereo with iPod docking unit; opens to the main pool terrace and front decks - Open-plan kitchen with granite countertops, Viking stove/oven, microwave and separate pantry with two fridges; opens to the covered dining area and the front decks, with steps leading out to a courtyard, the master suite and the kids' lounge - Covered dining area with sunset views and a built-in wine cooler - Front decks, facing west, are furnished with loungers, oversized waterproof cushions and sunbeds. Main Pool and Terrace Set between the main pavillion and the bedroom pavillion: - 45-foot/14m heated swimming pool with a winding infinity edge which frames the view, submerged seating, aquajets and a shallow area for children. - Sunny coralstone terrace with loungers - Covered dining nook with a built-in barbeque. Bedroom Pavillion Three air-conditioned bedrooms that open onto a covered deck facing the sea and leading to the pool terrace - One double with an ensuite bathroom which includes a large indoor-outdoor shower - Two twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom with a small bath and a separate shower - Two-piece bathroom facing the pool area - Laundry with Whirlpool front-loading washer and dryer. Master Suite Accessed through the main pavillion, adjacent to the kids' lounge: - Air-conditioned double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom (large shower) and a sunny deck facing the sea - Hot tub. Recreation Pavillion Accessed through a sheltered courtyard with a dining area for windy days and a built-in barbeque - Home theatre with a large screen television and multi-speaker sound system opening to a deck facing the sea

THE GUEST HOUSE - Breezy cottage for four with views of Soper's Hole, Frenchman's Cay and a scattering of islets leading to St. John (US Virgin Islands). - 1820 square feet / 170 square metres of enclosed and shaded living space - Custom-built furnishings, Starck bathroom fixtures, top-of -the-line appliances - Wireless internet - Private drive and parking. Lower level - Open-plan kitchen and living area leading out to shaded dining and sitting areas and a sunny deck - Heated 9' x 9' / 2.5 x 2.5m plunge pool with submerged seating and spa jets - Television with DVD player. -Bathroom Upper level - Two double bedroom (one with spare bed), both air-conditioned - Spacious bathroom with double sink and large shower - Shaded terrace overlooking the sea.