Contemporary island retreat

The private island of Mustique, roughly the same size as London’s Hyde Park, has remained an exclusive hideaway since the 1960’s, having seen many famous residents such as Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger and David Bowie.

Iguana House, a recently constructed sumptuous seven bedroom house in an enviable setting is available for sale through Knight Frank priced at US$21.8 million. Iguana House is a thoughtfully designed home that combines both traditional and modern materials.

Paddy Dring, Head of International, Knight Frank, comments: “Iguana Houses offers a practical and low-maintenance house with none of the hassle sometimes associated with more traditional properties. It’s ideal for someone who simply wants to arrive on the island and move in. Mustique has always had a reputation for understated glamour and offers its visitors exclusivity and privacy.”

Contemporary in style, this impressive property is composed of two parallel main buildings overlooking a central courtyard that is open at one end, making the most of the breathtaking sea views. The first building is home to the principal living areas, with a large open plan living / dining area leading out to a terrace on one side and the central courtyard on the other. The second building comprises the principal family bedroom accommodation with a master bedroom suite, with its own separate study, and three further family bedroom suites.

From the courtyard, the lower level can be reached from an external staircase where there are three guest suites, an infinity pool and adjoining fitness room, a wine cellar and laundry room. The property also includes a separate staff house, including a two room apartment and five further bedroom suites.

Mustique is a small private island in the West Indies, on the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Part of the Saint Vincent & the Grenadines group of Islands, Mustique has its own airport, served by domestic flights. The nearest international airports are in St Lucia and Barbados.

The island of Mustique was purchased by Colin Tennant in the late 1950’s. During the 60's and 70's, Mustique became a world famous and exclusive hideaway for the rich and famous including royalty and film and fashion celebrities. In 1968 the Mustique Company was formed to develop the island and ensure that minimal properties were built therefore protecting the environmental diversity.

The island has many facilities from the striking Cotton House Hotel, designed by Oliver Messel, to the lively atmospheric nightlife of Basil’s Bar, home of the annual international Blues Festival. There is both a guest house and rental accommodation, restaurants, bars, stores and boutiques, a library, church and a clinic. Activities include all manner of water sports as well as horse riding, hiking, tennis, and more. Nearly all of the island is accessible by foot.

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