Villa Avanti: 5-Bedroom Private Estate for Sale in Terres Basses, Saint-Martin

Villa Avanti is a single-level, five-bedroom, six-bathroom villa in Terres Basses, the gated estate on the French side's western peninsula, built in 2018 on a freehold lot of about one hectare (10,000 m²) with sea views toward Saba. About 754 m² (8,114 sq ft) of living space; sold fully furnished. Asking price US$7,150,000. Listing ID 11124.

The property

The house is on one level, with high ceilings and open living and dining rooms that give onto shaded terraces, outdoor dining areas, the pool and tropical gardens. One of the five suites is fully wheelchair-accessible. The villa was built to ride out storms and run on its own systems.

• 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, one suite wheelchair-accessible
• About 754 m² (8,114 sq ft) on a lot of about 10,000 m²
• Hurricane-impact glass, hurricane shutters and a safe room
• Backup generator and a desalination (reverse-osmosis) water system
• Split air-conditioning, mosquito misting system, electric gate and garage
• Freehold; sold fully furnished

The estate

Villa Avanti carries no association fee. Terres Basses is reached through two guarded gates, which is the estate's security, and its rules limit commercial use: the only business allowed is the Belmond La Samanna hotel. Ask us for the running costs of the house itself (staff, garden, pool, generator and water system, insurance) before you make an offer.

The neighborhood: Terres Basses

Terres Basses is a gated enclave of about 300 private estates on lots of at least one hectare. It is ringed by three public beaches, Baie Longue, Baie Rouge and Baie aux Prunes, and has no shops. Access is through two guarded gates, one from Cupecoy and one from Sandy Ground. Read more on our Terres Basses neighborhood page.

Owning and renting it

Our estimate of gross rental income is US$440,000 to US$570,000 a year. Treat it as a starting point: ask for booking history, then deduct staff, upkeep, insurance and management. Andreu Realty manages rentals for a 20% fee. Short-term rentals on the French side are permitted with registration; check the current requirements with the Collectivité before you count on that income.

Buying in Terres Basses

Terres Basses is on the French side, in Saint-Martin, where the sale goes through a French notaire and French property law applies. Foreign buyers purchase freely. On a resale home, registration duties of about 8% of the price apply; the notaire confirms the exact amount. Our guide to buying on the French side and our Terres Basses buyer's guide explain each step, and the buyer guide compares both sides.

To visit or ask a question, call Andreu Realty at +1 721 550-0150, WhatsApp +590 690 08-2220 or write to contact@andreurealty.com.