Chateau Margot

Securely snuggled into the verdant green hillside of Bordeaux Mountain, Estate Chateau Margot is situated on Bordeaux’s eastern slope, approximately 1,000 feet above sea level.  Overlooking the quiet community of Coral Bay, the impressive 4 1/2 acre estate affords majestic views of St. John’s East End as well as the British Virgin Islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Norman and several smaller cays along the Sir Francis Drake Channel. This property is only 1½ miles from the turn off Centerline Road that leads straight down to the amazing Maho and Francis Beaches and only 3 miles from the center of Coral Bay.  To reach the estate, travel 5 miles from downtown Cruz Bay, halfway through the Virgin Islands National Park, on cool tree-canopied Centerline Road.  Only 3/10 of a mile after passing the historic Reef Bay Trail entrance,  the road to the estate forks off just to the right of the famous Château Bordeaux restaurant complex.  From there, a 1/2 mile paved drive curves around and down to the grand white gates of Chateau Margot.

truly incomparable distinction and class …

Chateau Margot, like its nearby neighbor Château Bordeaux, shares a name with one of the world’s best wines.  Margot, a red claret wine of “truly incomparable distinction and class”, always “well-balanced and unsurpassed by any other wine on earth” makes an appropriate namesake for this estate.   Being distinctive and classy, Chateau Margot stands out and above most other St. John properties.  This villa’s classic quality and exceptional superiority are impossible to deny when noticing the warmth of carved teak and mahogany woods; the lasting beauty and strength of polished granite, coral and marble tiles; and the innovative appliances, fixtures and electronics found all throughout its structure.  The artistic blending of a rich regal decor, set within coolly casual curves and angles, adapted to the middle of a secluded tropical forest, gives this estate the well-balanced “premier grand -cru” classification that it truly deserves. Completely renovated under the conception and direction of St. John’s talented interior designer Adette Irish, this villa showcases original art from local artists such as:  Amy Tracer, Les Anderson, Elaine Estern and Janet Cook-Rutnik among others.  Well known names for linens, rugs and furnishings are artfully arranged against St. John handcrafted doors, cabinetry and native stone walls. Winding terraces, railed wooden decks, native stone paths, gardens and koi ponds connect Chateau Margot’s three large masonry buildings.  The interior living space is 6,165 square ft. and the exterior decking is 2,300 square ft. for a total of 8,465 square ft. of pure Caribbean paradise.  The main level of the three-story Great House holds the living, dining and kitchen areas, as well as the infinity-edged pool and sundeck.  The Margot Master bed/bath Suite and the Pineapple and Parrot bedrooms are on the upper level of the Great House.  Situated beside the Great House, is the 2 level Guest House, containing both the Orchid and Bamboo bed/bath Suites.  Overlooking the Great House, is the free standing Coral Cottage, a very private bedroom/bath that also has a kitchenette.  All bedrooms contain ceiling fans, and each has its own A/C. This countryside villa is ideal for one, two or three families.  The arrangement of the three upper bedrooms in the Great House is perfect for parents with younger children.