Design & Build

Custom-Built Homes

At Apes Hill Barbados

Welcome to a world where your dream home is not just a vision, but a delightful reality. At Apes Hill, we redefine luxury living with our bespoke homes, nestled amidst the lush landscape of Barbados.

Discover Your Dream Villa in Paradise

Each villa, a masterpiece of design, offers a unique opportunity to create a custom-built sanctuary that echoes your personal style. From the sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea to the manicured fairways of our prestigious golf course, our custom golf villas are more than homes; they're a testament to bespoke elegance. Embrace the extraordinary – your bespoke villa in Barbados awaits.

Your Blueprint to Luxury

Discover unparalleled elegance with our bespoke villa designs, each offering a unique blend of luxury and Barbadian charm. From spacious layouts to exclusive features, these villas can be tailored to meet your every desire. Explore the distinct character and refined sophistication of each design, crafted to make your dream home a reality.

Rainbow C Villa

Step into the expansive foyer of Rainbow C, a remarkable 5,646 sq ft contemporary villa that welcomes you with a feeling of spaciousness and luminosity. The innovative use of a breezeway and brise soleil enhances the aesthetic charm and harnesses the gentle Caribbean breezes and natural light.

Divided by the breezeway, the ground floor unfolds into three luxurious sections: a secluded large guest suite, a central grand great room, and a social hub in the form of a spacious open plan kitchen. Each space gracefully opens out to the poolside terrace, perfect for alfresco dining and entertainment.

Upstairs, indulge in privacy with three generously sized ensuite bedrooms, each boasting its own private balcony. The master suite is thoughtfully distanced from the others, ensuring serene exclusivity. Outside, the large pool and expansive deck can be complemented by an optional gazebo.

Sundancer Villa

Our Sundancer Villa design uses a unique combination of local materials to create a magnificent, 4,975 sq ft golf villa. Spread over two stories, the design includes four spacious bedrooms, each with their own private patio or balcony.

This creates a private oasis away from the large contemporary living spaces. Natural light flows through the open plan layout, creating a bright, yet serene atmosphere.

The outdoor kitchen and covered terrace offer a unique setting for alfresco dining, perfect for intimate meals with family and friends or for entertaining guests. This villa design also includes a comfortable yet stylish seating area by the pool with space for an optional fire pit. Sundancer with its expansive pool deck and swimming pool,
promises a lifestyle of unparalleled elegance and joy.

Stargazer T Villa

The Stargazer T Villa marries modern design with traditional elegance, featuring 3,594 sq ft of living space. Spread over two stories, the design includes four spacious bedrooms and a central glass feature on the staircase invites natural light deep into the home.

The heart of the home is its open plan kitchen and expansive living area, leading through floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to a sheltered outdoor living and dining terrace. This seamless flow ensures that every moment at home is an invitation to relax and breathe in the beauty of Barbados, and traditional coral stone walls reflect the island’s heritage.

All four spacious bedrooms are designed as private retreats, each with ensuite facilities and views over the pool. Whether upstairs or downstairs, these rooms offer personal balconies or direct access to the tranquil outdoors, crafted for privacy and comfort.

Moondance Villa

The Moondance Villa presents an impressive 3,814 sq ft space where design and function blend beautifully across two stories. Each of the villa’s four bedrooms features walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms, with private terraces that gaze out towards the pool.

The architecture promotes a harmonious indoor/outdoor lifestyle with large glass sliding doors that erase the boundary between the indoors and the covered outdoor entertaining areas. This design choice amplifies the villa’s open, airy feel, making it ideal for hosting and everyday luxury.

Maximise your enjoyment of Barbados’ idyllic climate with Moondance Villa’s ample outdoor spaces. An optional gazebo adds a touch of elegance to the already stunning pool area, ensuring that your home is not just seen but experienced in all its glory.

Dreamcatcher Villa

The largest of our bespoke villa designs, the Dreamcatcher Villa is a true testament to luxurious living. Spanning across 6,580 sq ft, this design includes four spacious bedrooms each with a private en suite bathroom and dressing room.

The upstairs bedrooms open to private veranda balconies, offering breathtaking views no matter where in the resort it's located, creating the feeling of a serene retreat.

The ground floor features a vast open-plan kitchen and dining room with an island, leading to a large great room connected to the outdoors through oversized glazing. The expansive infinity pool is the centrepiece of this home, promising an unmatched living experience.

Rainbow C Villa

Step into the expansive foyer of Rainbow C, a remarkable 5,646 sq ft contemporary villa that welcomes you with a feeling of spaciousness and luminosity. The innovative use of a breezeway and brise soleil enhances the aesthetic charm and harnesses the gentle Caribbean breezes and natural light.

Sundancer Villa

Our Sundancer Villa design uses a unique combination of local materials to create a magnificent, 4,975 sq ft golf villa. Spread over two stories, the design includes four spacious bedrooms, each with their own private patio or balcony.

Stargazer T Villa

The Stargazer T Villa marries modern design with traditional elegance, featuring 3,594 sq ft of living space. Spread over two stories, the design includes four spacious bedrooms and a central glass feature on the staircase invites natural light deep into the home.

Moondance Villa

The Moondance Villa presents an impressive 3,814 sq ft space where design and function blend beautifully across two stories. Each of the villa’s four bedrooms features walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms, with private terraces that gaze out towards the pool.

Dreamcatcher Villa

The largest of our bespoke villa designs, the Dreamcatcher Villa is a true testament to luxurious living. Spanning across 6,580 sq ft, this design includes four spacious bedrooms each with a private en suite bathroom and dressing room.

What’s Included in Your Bespoke Villa Build

Architectural/engineering drawings – including the infrastructure costs for the elevation/topography of each site for the specific home chosen.
Town Planning submission and management
General landscaping architecture plans including installation of grounds with irrigation and lighting (Specialist/tailored landscaping available as an option)
Driveway and Driveway lighting
Entry Posts
Project management services – including access to our procurement service for interior design services, furnishings and fixtures

Uncovered verandas and pool deck
Swimming pool
Large kitchen and laundry appliances
Dehumidifier Rods to Closets
Professional WiFi System
Water Softener
Salt Chlorination Pool Filtration System
Back up potable water tanks
External utility cupboard and garbage enclosure
Staged payments over the build
We oversee the build, controlling quality and delivery timelines
With ongoing price increases the world is facing, we lock in and secure pricing upfront, the developer taking the risk on price increases.

Story of Development: Building Luxury Homes

Membership

Apes Hill Barbados is a community that you want to belong to forever – and you can. When you become a member, our multi-generation membership means there is no limit to how you can enjoy our unique resort. Treat yourself to a luxurious lifestyle without limits.

Beyond the Basics

Personalized Additions for Your Villa

Beyond the essentials for a bespoke golf villa, the offering at Apes Hill Barbados includes a wide range of optional enhancements and additions to elevate the design and ensure it is tailored to meet your individual needs. Imagine a stylish carport, complete with a lockable storage area, provisions for an electric car charging point, and even a space for your 4-seater electric golf buggy.

Embrace the convenience and future-proofing thought behind the designs, with these thoughtful additions designed to blend seamlessly with your lifestyle, ensuring that your custom-built home at Apes Hill Barbados is not just a residence, but a haven tailored to your every need and desire. Let us craft the perfect backdrop for your life's most cherished moments.

FAQs

You'll find there are no restrictions on foreign ownership: residents and non-residents are treated the same in Barbados with respect to the ability to purchase property.

The two primary methods in which Barbados property is purchased are:
- Domestic conveyance
- Transfer ofshares of  an offshore company owning the Barbados property.

With island-wide internet connectivity, diverse year round activities cultural festivals, international sporting events, and globally recognized health care facilities, Barbados is the ideal ‘home away from home’ for families, retirees and remote workers. Airlift and connectivity to major cities, educated population, stable economic , social and political environment.

Yes. Barbados welcomes international buyers and there are no restrictions on purchasing real estate for non-nationals.
Non-national buyers will need to seek permission first from the Barbados Central Bank. This is merely a formality and the local attorney will manage this process as well as the registration of foreign currency coming in to Barbados, so that when a non-national decides to resell their home, they may apply to take the foreign currency back out of Barbados.

Once a price is agreed and a local attorney is engaged, it will typically take between 60-90 days to close the purchase of a property. If a local mortgage is involved, it may take slightly longer. Our property sales team are on hand to help take you through the process.

From the first tour with us to the final handover of your beautiful home, our process is designed for ease, clarity, and delight. Our professional and well informed Sales Team will guide you through every step of the way, connect you with the the relevant persons to assist creating your perfect home here at Apes Hill.

As construction begins, progress is closely tracked and shared, so you’re part of the journey. Whether you come down periodiccally for visits or are more remote, the Sales and Design and Build teams will keep you well informed and updated.

At Apes Hill, we take the time and care to make building a home a smooth, transparent, and thoroughly rewarding experience.

While the global property market has faced its share of turbulence in recent years, Barbados has remained a steady, sought-after destination for real estate investment. This is more than a financial decision; it’s a lifestyle choice. If you’re looking for a home that rewards you with years of enjoyment before you decide to sell, few places rival the island’s charm, stability, and enduring appeal.

Attorney fees in Barbados are regulated on a fixed scale, typically 1%–2.5% plus 17.5% VAT. Other fees may vary, so we recommend speaking to our team for more information.

All the family are welcome, including pets, just make sure you inform the guest experience team before you arrive.

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