Jackie and Kevin Harper have been holidaying in Barbados for over 30 years with their four children, and have decided the time is right to take the plunge and buy their own holiday home on the island they love.
Jasmine Harman shows them five properties in the west of Barbados for their £300,000 budget – but will they find their perfect place in the sun?
A newly constructed townhouse located in the quiet residential development of Colleton Gardens, just a few minutes walk from St. Peter. The townhouse offers a generous open plan living room, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, along with a powder room, laundry room and storage closet. On the market with www.terracaribbean.com for $295,000.
A large three bedroom apartment in a gated development near the beachfront and within close proximity of restaurants, bars and shops. The property comes with access to a communal pool, tropical gardens, private parking and stunning sea views. On the market with www.chestertonbarbados.com for $375,000.
This is a fully furnished two bed, two bath villa located in Cassia Heights, Royal Westmoreland. It also comes with access to a large communal swimming pool. On the market with www.barbadossothebysrealty.com for $390,000.
This is a modern two bedroom, two bathroom Penthouse at El Sol Sureno which is located in Durants, Christ Church. It comes with stunning views of the nearby golf course and coast, and is only a short distance from many amenities including shops, restaurants and bars. On the market with Cumberwood Realty for $790,000
This two bedroom, three bathroom penthouse is laid over two floors featuring an open plan kitchen, a spacious living/dining room, and a breezy partly roofed terrace with stunning views of the ocean which is a few metres away. Located close to Speightstown where an array of amenities are available. On the market with www.barbadossothebysrealty.com for $460,000.