If you’re a wealthy bloke in search of a historic Caribbean compound, House Crazy Sarah has you covered. If not, oh well, it’s nice to look at.
Known as En Nordgade on One North Street, a.k.a ”The One”, this home is an elegant mid-eighteenth-century historic property with three apartments and a pool, nestled in the heart of Christiansted, a town in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Being a former capital of the Danish West Indies, Christiansted National Historic Site features several buildings from the Danish colonial era.
This particular dwelling is a pristine example of Danish colonial West Indian urban architecture.
It is listed for sale for $1,200,000 USD.
And it is being sold with a dazzling collection of West Indian antique furniture.
The interior of the main house is simply breathtaking.
The listing suggests the home could have many potential uses including a private residence; a bed and breakfast or apartments for 4 separate long-term rentals.
In total, the compound has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in 7,739 square feet.
After Hurricane Hugo, the home was meticulously rebuilt and restored in the 1990s by George Tyler, an expert in restoration.
One North still has original features dating back to 1760 which include 14-foot ceilings and 32-inch walls of yellow brick transported to St. Croix from Denmark in the 1700s!
The result is a stunning, historic Caribbean manor house.
There are so many delightful details in this abode – one being the charming bookshelf wallpaper in the stairwell.
As you ascend the stairs to the more private bedroom space above, the decor becomes more coastal cottage-like and kitschy.
There are 2 bathrooms at either end of the upper floor and both have a breezy, tropical kind of vibe.
One has a shower and the other is almost a reverse mirror image, only with a bathtub.
His and hers bathrooms!
This space is being used as a master suite.
There is also an office area, kitchenette, and laundry facilities on the top level.
Pictured below is one of the 7 bathrooms…
So charming!
A veranda off the main floor allows you to step outside and overlook the gardens, pool, gazebo, separate kitchen, and apartments.
The kitchen/pantry building is right out of a Caribbean cook’s dream.
You can whip up some spicey dishes in here but the wide open windows and ceiling fan will keep things cool and breezy.
Back outside in the courtyard, there is a rather large gazebo surrounded by lush plantings.
One of the many amazing features of the compound is the restored brick patio.
Look closer and you can see that the grout has been inlaid with shards of historic salvaged china!
This private compound is enclosed by the original 10-foot-tall coral stone and limestone walls.
Also of note on this property: there is a seven-tier fountain from the 1930s and an ornamental pond.
The distinctive red roofs of the compound stand out from the surrounding buildings.
One North is a unique opportunity for someone with deep pockets and a love for historic Caribbean architecture.
Source:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1-N-Street-Ch_Christiansted_VI_00820_M95508-99998
Ps…. by the time this post was published, this property was removed from the market without selling. Maybe the current owner just loved it too much to let it go!
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Wildly lovely!