Barbados-Episode 26 on February 14th 2017- A Place in the Sun

Barbados-Episode 26 on February 14th 2017- A Place in the Sun

Software engineer Andy Forsyth and his partner, admin assistant Jacqui Monroe from Yorkshire have 3 children between them. With the youngest about to fly the nest they’ve decided the time is right to follow their dream and buy a second home on the Caribbean island of Barbados.

With the help of Danni Menzies, they see five fantastic propertiesfor their £400,000 spend.

Property 1:

Three bed apartment on the Platinum Coast

The three bedroom, threea nd a half bathroom apartment is located on the luxury Ashanti development and features an expansive patio. The development is located near to the popular Gibbs Beach and all west coast amenities including banks, supermarkets, shopping centres, restaurants and nightlife. On the market for $560,000 with www.island-villas.com

Property 2:

Three bed house in Battaleys Mews

Battaleys Mews is conveniently close to the buzz of historic Speightstown and the sophisticated pleasures of Holetown and less than 500m from Mullins Beach. The classic colonial-style architecture perfectly complements the lush tropical grounds, and each large three-bedroom house offers contemporary interior spaces. On the market for $595,000 with www.chestertonbarbados.com/

Property 3:

Three bed townhouse in Sandcastle

A stunning three bedroom home with huge communal pool is located adjacent to Sandy Lane and overlooking the golf course plus only 5 minutes to Royal Westmoreland and Holetown. It's ideal to access beaches, shopping, Holetown or to get to the highway and reach Grantley Adams airport. On the market for $550,000 with www.barbados-realestate.com.

Property 4:

Two bed house in Vuemont

A well presented two bedroom, two bathroom property with both garden and some sea views. Features an extended patio with plunge pool and large deck. The development has 24 hr security and is located 5 minutes from Speightstown and 10 minutes from Holetown.

Property 5:

Three bed townouse in St James

A modern fully furnished three bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse on the west coast of Barbados with terrace area and plunge pool. It's within walking distance of the beach and a few minutes' drive to Holetown and its amenities. On the market for $610,000 with www.worldwidedreamvillas.com.