Fustic House

Welcome to our Fustic House which is an 18th-century stately home that sits on 11 acres of lush mature gardens. Fustic House Private Estate is the ideal getaway for large families or groups and offers the finest in Caribbean island living. The extensive property is perched on a coral ridge with unforgettable views of the Caribbean coastline, with a park of mahogany trees amidst mature, lush gardens Situated on the north of the island, this grand design gives you an elegant feel the minute you enter its doors.

Our Villa is set on a ridge above the St Lucy coastline, a mere 200 paces from the beach. Re-designed in the late 70s by Oliver Messel, Fustic has sublime views of the Caribbean Sea and the west coast.

Fustic House is a privately owned 11-acre estate, built in the early 18th century from local coral stone. The property was re-designed between the late 1960s and early ’70s by the famous English theatrical designer Oliver Messel for Charles Graves (brother of the poet Robert Graves). Oliver’s distinctive style was making indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly flow together, creating a comfortable and elegant family home of exceptional beauty.

The extensive property with its mahogany park, exotic gardens, and stunning views of the Caribbean coastline, is set on a coral ridge, close to the sea, but still benefiting from the cooling and welcoming breezes of the Easterly Trade winds. The Estate has unparalleled and mature gardens, designed by Todd Langstaffe-Gowan, landscape designer for the Royal Palace of Hampton Court. The grounds are beautifully tended and one can find many unusual and exotic species of Flora and Fauna, making the park and gardens a pleasurable place to stroll or lounge in the shade of the majestic trees or sit to contemplate the koi-filled lotus lake. With its play area and hidden places, the property is magical for children.

Nestled amongst the gardens is the world-famous pool, formed like a natural lagoon, designed by Messel. It is fed by ionized water, making it feel like swimming in a natural spring. At night the pool is lit from below, making it even more romantic and magical. Adjacent to the pool is a large sun deck, built amongst trees over the ravine-like a giant tree house – an ideal place for sunbathing or drinks before dinner, with the view of the Caribbean always present.

Fustic House has a high-performance staff including chef Andy Taylor formally of The Lonestar Restaurant and Maddox fame. It is close to a quiet, sandy beach at Little Good Harbour (a 3-5 minute walk through Half Moon Fort fishing village). There are 7 luxury suites, housed in four separate wings, close to each other but spaced far enough to give optimum privacy. The Pavilion at bottom of the Tropical Ravine has a suite with an outdoor shower and a kitchenette. The reception room 30ftx 20ft (10x7m) has a state-of-the-art home cinema - 60" plasma, high definition TV, Blu Ray DVD, and a Martin Logan electrostatic speaker sound system. It is surrounded by wrap-around Purpleheart terracing, with a mahogany tree growing through the west deck. Almost 300 years in the making, Fustic House Private Estate represents the very best in Caribbean gracious living.

Owner's beachfront day house is available ( March 1st - November 1st )

Bedrooms
• Great House - Master Bedroom: King size bed, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning
• Great House - Wisteria Suite: King-size bed, air-conditioning
• Messel Wing - Sunset Suite: 2 Twin beds, en-suite, air-conditioning
• Messel Wing - Seaview Suite: 2 Twin beds, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning
• Plantation Wing - Mahogany Suite: King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning
• Plantation Wing - Wicker Suite: King size bed, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning
• Pavilion: King-size bed, air-conditioning

Bathrooms
• Master Bathroom Tub, Shower, Double Vanity
• Wisteria Suite Bathroom: Bathroom Adjacent, shower only, single vanity
• Sunset Suite Bathroom: Shower only, single vanity
• Seaview Suite Bathroom: Shower only, single vanity
• Mahogany Suite Bathroom: Tub, outdoor shower, double vanity
• Wicker Suite Bathroom: Tub, outdoor shower, double vanity
• Pavilion Bathroom: Bathroom adjacent, outdoor shower, single vanity

General Amenities
• CD player
• Ceiling Fans
• DVD player
• Fax Machine
• Gazebo
• Outdoor Shower
• Stereo
• TV with Cable
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• Wi-Fi
• Security Safe
• Watersports by request
• All linen and soft furnishings from India by Lindsay Taylor
• Complete privacy in 11 acres of landscaped tropical gardens
• State-of-the-art Home Theater System
• Bose sound systems in all suites
• Small on-property gym with free weights, yoga, and pilates equipment, children’s play area, table tennis, volleyball, Croquet, badminton, trampoline, seesaw, and swing
• Sandy and quiet beach at Half Moon Fort Fishing Village (5-minute walk from the Tropical Ravine)
• World famous Oliver Messel designed a lagoon-style pool built into the coral ridge- 48ft x 17ft; 3ft at the shallow end and 6ft at the deep end
• Guests have access to owner's Day House

Staff:
• Owner's Representative
• Chef - Professional Chef offers five-star cuisine
• Cook
• Kitchen Assistant
• 3 Housekeepers, including a laundress and assistant
• Estate Manager
• 3 - 4 Gardeners
• 24-hour Security
• Butler - required for a party of over ten people for an additional cost
• Children are welcome - there is a games room in the Plantation Wing and a large trampoline on the grounds

• Minimum stay: 5 nights