St Lucia Real Estate Tips: 3 Locations With the Best Views on the Island
No matter where you are in St Lucia, there is something beautiful to behold, be it the sparkling Caribbean Sea or mountains cloaked in verdure. With amazing views everywhere you turn, choosing my favorite locations was a daunting task! However, after much site seeing I have managed to narrow down the 3 best locations for St Lucia real estate with eye-popping views!
Morne Fortune
Morne Fortune is one of the most enchanting parts of St Lucia. At 900 ft high, the Morne, as it is commonly called, towers over the capital city and commands views of the entire northwest coastline of St Lucia, with all its bays, beaches and rugged beauty. On clear nights, the lights of cars driving in Martinique, across 50 miles of Caribbean Sea, are as clear as if they were in Gros Islet.
The Morne is steep in gradients and steeped in history. It is the site of colonial mansions such as Government House, the Johnson’s Memorial Home and the Pink Plantation restaurant. At the summit of the Morne, draped in clouds, is the 18th century brown brick military fort, which is the campus of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The college is a popular stop on island tours where people visit the scenic war monument as well as the namesake Nobel Laureate’s grave. All over the Morne, there are gigantic trees, which look like they have stood for centuries.
Rodney Heights
The upscale Rodney Heights neighborhood is usually high on the checklist for people seeking St Lucia real estate with sea views. As the name indicates, Rodney Heights is on a hill overlooking Rodney Bay. Depending on their exact location, houses at Rodney Heights boast views of Pigeon Island, the Caribbean Sea or the Rodney Bay marina. At night, with the town lit up, the views are electrifying!
One of the strongest features of Rodney Heights is its convenient location. All of the homes in this area are within a 5 minute drive of the beautiful beaches at Reduit and Pigeon Island. Rodney Bay is also alive with shopping malls, restaurants, bars and St Lucia’s only casino. This is an in demand area, suited for people who want high quality St Lucia real estate. Sea view villas average about US$1,000,000.
Vigie
St Lucia real estate in Vigie is unique for many reasons. It is a peninsular accessible only via a scenic drive along the most popular beach in Castries. Almost completely surrounded by the sea, practically every house at Vigie has a spectacular view. North facing houses overlook Vigie beach, Choc Bay and Pigeon Island. South facing houses overlook Castries harbor, and La Toc beach.
Though only 5 minutes from the city of Castries, Vigie feels like it is tucked away. Homes tend to be on relatively large lots, which gives a sense of privacy. It is a well established neighborhood and is home to many institutions such as the Mexican, French and Venezuelan embassies. The Vigie lighthouse, with its 360 degree view, is a popular look-out point.
St Lucia real estate is all about amazing views! There are so many great locations to choose from, house hunters may have a hard time picking their favorites, I certainly did! From historic to modern, secluded to urban, there is an amazing variety to from which to find your dream home!
