Up a winding Woodlands road and sited at the base of Montserrat’s majestic Center Hills near the entrance to the Duberry Trails sits Villa Amara. Modest and unassuming in its cul-de-sac location, Amara, derived from a Greek word meaning “everlasting”, is a villa you must visit to truly admire and appreciate: a place to experience the presence of the natural world, a Garden of Eden at the rainforest’s edge!

Thoughtfully constructed of quality materials in 2011, Amara has always been owner occupied and immaculately maintained in this well established neighborhood, where homes offer you privacy and tranquility without the feeling of isolation. Majestic trees of many varieties, lush ferns, giant elephant ears, and exotic colorful plantings welcome you to this paradise, all carefully choreographed to embrace you with its soothing canopy and carpet of green, yet open to capture the cool multi-directional breezes from the hills and the sea beyond. The endangered Montserrat oriole, the national bird of the island, has been frequently spotted here since 2019.

This property is much more than it appears on the surface. It’s unique design offers three separate and private living spaces, each with its own kitchen and bath: a main level open plan primary residence, a lower level fully equipped guest suite, and a cedar cabin accessed down a lighted meandering pathway framed by swaying palms.

Enter through the shelter of a convenient and useful carport into a well ordered large rectangular room with soaring beamed ceiling, offering a flexibility in floorplan design and ample wall space for furniture placement and artwork. Fully screened for indoor comfort and fitted with an earth-tone porcelain tile throughout, a flooring choice that’s both cool on your feet and easy to maintain, it’s a space you’ll adore!

The U-shaped kitchen is a study in efficiency with more countertop space than some kitchens twice it’s size and well designed white cabinetry featuring drawers for cookware and serving pieces. Through a stylish archway lies the serene master bedroom with a large walk-in closet fitted with built-ins, and a modern bathroom with separate toilet room.

Step out onto your raised deck comprising both covered and open air spaces for a panoramic view of your tropical retreat, complete with postcard views of Redonda.

The lower level of this clean-lined contemporary Caribbean villa is also designed as an open floor plan with space for a king sized bed, dining area, efficient kitchen and full bath with glass enclosed shower. Your “forest” cabin can function in a variety of ways: artist’s retreat, overflow guest space, or income producing rental if you choose.

Sited at a jaunty angle that affords privacy from both the road and indoor spaces, a sparkling dipping pool with cascading water feature along with a tiled sunning patio complete with an outdoor shower will afford many hours of quiet repose or an excellent spot to party with friends.

The expertly landscaped 0.55 acre lot comprises both well laid out garden beds and rock lined woodland paths for your enjoyment and serenity. A lush lawn area with “soft on your feet” Zoysia grass is a lovely counterpoint to some of the more densely planted areas around the perimeter, a great picnic area for intimate lunches or lively family gatherings.

Villa Amara also has a main level laundry room, accessed off the carport and a large storage area underneath complete with shelving for gardening equipment and supplies. This move-in condition property is being sold fully furnished and is offered at US $399,900.00