Sweet Wind Estate 8 Acres Hope Bay, Bequia, The Grenadines
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Property Details
- FOR SALE
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 8.1 Acres
- Large Private Coastal Estate
- 2 Properties, Pool & Gazebo's
- Exceptional Peace and Privacy
- Infinity Pool
- Views over to Mustique, Baliceaux & Battowia. }
- Gentle sloping land
- Garden
- Online Viewing By Request
- Parking
Approx. 8.1 Acres of Private Headland Paradise
Welcome to Sweet Wind Estate, a rare opportunity to own a magnificent private retreat on the tranquil island of Bequia. Nestled on approximately 8.1 acres of prime tropical headland, this substantial estate comprises two fully self-contained luxury villas, beautifully positioned amidst mature landscaped gardens, with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Estate Overview
Blue Sapphire – An impressive two-bedroom villa with sweeping verandahs and private courtyards.
Sweet Wind Villa
An architectural jewel designed for serenity and luxury, Sweet Wind offers an open-plan layout, uniting a spacious kitchen, dining area, and lounge, all featuring:
- Imported Spanish terracotta flooring
- Locally sourced stone finishes
- Soaring timber-clad ceilings
- Expansive picture windows with breathtaking views
- Guest WC and basin
A private garden path leads to the secluded master suite, designed for total relaxation:
- Antique hardwood four-poster bed
- Brazilian kiln-dried Ipe flooring
- Private indoor seating area
- Open-air marble bathroom with French porcelain clawfoot tub
- Enclosed stone courtyard
Blue Sapphire Villa
The Blue Sapphire Villa offers elegant privacy and island charm, featuring:
- Two spacious bedrooms, each with private courtyard
- A generous wraparound verandah ideal for entertaining or quiet reading
- Sweeping views across the bay and surrounding forest
Infinity Pool & Outdoor Living
A short walk through the estate's lush gardens reveals a show-stopping 20,000-gallon infinity pool, recently refurbished (2022), and considered one of Bequia’s most beautiful. Finished in hand-cut stone from the property and surrounded by hardwood decking and a gorgeous wooden gazebo, it delivers uninterrupted views to Mustique, Balliceaux, and Battowia.
A Secluded, Soulful Setting
The estate is enveloped by indigenous forest, creating a cocoon of tranquility and privacy. Hope Bay Beach, one of the island's most untouched coves, is just a 10–15 minute walk down a scenic path.
- Private road access via Hope Estate Road
- Quick access to the beach via a nearby footpath
- All walls constructed from local Hope Estate stone
- Brazilian kiln-dried Ipe used for all woodwork, including rafters, studs, louvres, and windows
Architectural Significance
Designed by internationally renowned architect Jack Beyer of New York’s Beyer Blinder Belle, Sweet Wind Estate harmonises sophisticated global design with natural Caribbean materials, offering a truly exceptional living experience rarely found in the Grenadines.
Tropical Garden Sanctuary
The estate’s tropical gardens are a haven of colour and scent, alive with native flora, fruit trees, and exotic blooms. Mature palms provide shade, while thoughtfully integrated stairways and lush landscaping create the feel of a private rainforest canopy retreat.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful private escape, a luxurious retreat with guest accommodation, or a boutique development opportunity, Sweet Wind Estate at Hope offers unmatched natural beauty, architectural distinction, and complete tranquility on one of the Caribbean’s most serene islands.
Prime Headland Location – A Private Island Feel
Sweet Wind Estate is perfectly poised at the tip of Bequia’s Hope Headland, offering a remarkable sense of seclusion and privacy that rivals that of a private island. Designed by a leading international architect, the property leverages its elevated position, high ceilings, and wraparound verandahs, while harnessing the natural trade winds for gentle, eco-conscious cooling across all living and sleeping spaces.
A Rare & Magical Opportunity
This is more than a property – it’s an experience. From the antique outdoor bath under the stars, to moonlit showers, uninterrupted ocean panoramas, and the use of natural, renewable materials, Sweet Wind Estate embodies a unique blend of elegance, sustainability, and Caribbean magic. Set on one of Bequia’s most sought-after stretches of headland, this estate offers a lifestyle that is both sophisticated and in harmony with nature.
Unrivalled Location – Hope Bay, Bequia
Located on the windward (eastern) side of the island, Sweet Wind enjoys cool ocean breezes and a coveted sense of calm. It is a sought-after rental property thanks to its extraordinary comfort, design, and prime positioning.
Just below lies the stunning Hope Bay Beach – a secluded 200m crescent of white sand, only accessible by foot or boat. A semi-paved trail winds through aromatic white cedar and native coconut groves, enhancing the sense of arrival. The warm, turquoise waters are perfect for windsurfing, body surfing, and swimming, with average sea temperatures of 77–82°F (25–28°C) year-round.
Natural coral reefs fringe much of the coastline, offering world-class diving and snorkelling. Bequia is known for its rich marine life, underwater caves, and historic shipwrecks, making it a dream destination for divers and ocean lovers.
Close to Port Elizabeth – Bequia’s Charming Harbour
Sweet Wind is just a 10-minute drive from Port Elizabeth, the island’s main harbour. Here, local fishermen still sound conch shells to announce their catch, and the town buzzes with traditional boatbuilding, boutiques, dive shops and eateries.
Discover Bequia – Island of Clouds
Bequia (meaning "Island of Clouds") is the jewel of the 60-island Grenadine archipelago, known for its untouched beauty, vibrant traditions, and warm hospitality.
A lush island of tropical rainforest, white sand beaches, and indigenous flora and fauna, Bequia offers wild orchids, tropical fruits and nuts, Hummingbirds, yellow birds, and the soothing sounds of nature... A peaceful atmosphere, free from over-commercialisation.
Beloved by travellers and celebrities alike, Jimmy Buffett once named Bequia among his top five most unspoiled Caribbean islands.
Island Climate – Gentle and Inviting Year-Round
Average daily temperatures: 24°C–30°C (75°F–86°F)
Cooler winter evenings: ~21°C (70°F)
Summer highs: Up to 32°C (90°F)
Consistent trade winds keep the climate fresh and ideal for outdoor living
“Christmas Winds” offer exhilarating sailing conditions during the festive season
Island Hopping & Air Access
Bequia is easily accessible thanks to its own airport (est. 1992), accommodating small aircraft and charters from neighbouring St. Vincent, Barbados Grenada etc. The main international airport on St Vincent with regular arrivals from American Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue & Caribbean Airlines, is just a short 40 minute ferry ride away.
Sweet Wind Estate at Hope is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly exceptional residence on one of the Caribbean’s last great unspoiled islands.
Villa Location
- The Grenadines >
- Bequia >
- Hope Bay
Hope Bay
Above Bequia's remote surf beach this headland faces out to the Atlantic. Broad, green and wooded hillsides with wonderfully cooling breezes and ocean views across the rugged islands of Balliceau, Battowia and south to Mustique. This is the location of choice for established islanders who enjoy the sunrise, elevation, peace and quiet and cool breezes.
Buyer's Guide
The entire process can be handled remotely - ie while you are in the UK.
Purchase procedure:1. Make your offer for your chosen property through us. We present your offer, and work to bring the sale to an agreement with the owner.
2. Appoint a local Lawyer to handle your purchase (list of recommended lawyers can be provided upon request) exchange contact details and discuss the purchase arrangements, as you wish.
3. Sign Agreement of Sale & deposit 10% of purchase price in ESCROW account with the lawyer.
The Agreement of Sale Contract is prepared by the lawyer for approval by both parties, before being finalised and signed by both parties. This is a binding agreement, the only circumstances where you would retrieve the deposit would be if:
- the seller fails to perform (for example if there was not clear title)
- or if your ALHL is not issued (this is extremely rare).
4. Alien Land Holders Licence (ALHL) Application (specific to the property & applied for at the time of agreement of purchase ).
Provide the following details to your local lawyer :
- Date and place of birth
- Copy of passport
- Nationality
- Bank reference (not finances just a letter of reliability)
- Police certificate of clear record (applied for from your local police station or online, in your home country
UK: http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx
The police certificate is usually fairly swift and at least straightforward
The lawyer makes the ALHL application and searches to check clear title on the property
5. ALHL is issued (this usually takes 2 to 3 months).
6. Complete the purchase (you deposit the balance of purchase price and the signed deeds of conveyance are released). At this point the property is yours.
Purchase Costs
Purchase costs are straightforward;
- 5% Stamp Duty
- approximately 6% ALHL
- legal fees
Legal fees are standard and the lawyer you instruct can provide a detailed breakdown of the costs.
We advise allowing 13% to cover the costs.
The lawyer can advise on personal or company ownership;
Company ownership provides automatic exemption from work permit. Residency is a simple formality with property ownership.
Many buyers choose to own their property through a company which can be set up easily, the lawyer can advise on the costs and fees for this.
There is no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and annual property taxes are negligible. Funds can be repatriated freely.