6 & 8 Clairmont Nb

Description

Unmatched Views. Enduring Construction. Perched at approx. 850 feet above sea level, this stunning hilltop estate was once the highest home on St. Croix—a title it held until 1985. Set on a lush, manicured 1.2-acres comprising of two plots, this private retreat offers sweeping 260° views of the Caribbean—from sunrise over Buck Island to sunset beyond the Western Shore. Located on the North Shore, atop East Scenic Drive, the residence is accessed via the quiet cul-de-sac at the end of a ¼-mile private road in a Crime Watch Neighborhood with security surveillance. The lush landscape, reminiscent of the island of St. John, is dotted with mature fruit trees, majestic Mahoganies, a Zen garden with koi pond and waterfall, and rare, usable hilltop yard space—a perfect oasis! Residence Highlights: " 3,414 sq. ft. interior across two levels + 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor living space " 13 rooms, including 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, eat-in kitchen with bar, study/game room, laundry, utility, and pool equipment rooms " A total of 22 separate lounge areas to enjoy conversation, different views, the breeze, stargazing, or soaking up the sun " Iron gated entry, covered two-car carport plus rare, ample on-site parking for several additional vehicles " Fully equipped workshop " Pool deck with sunset views, seating for up to 22, shaded late afternoons by a magnificent, ancient mahogany tree " 15,300-gallon kidney-shaped pool, chlorine system with vinyl liner " Portable 4-6-person hot tub " Offered vacant, partially furnished, or fully furnished with antiques and fine art Construction & Infrastructure: " Rebuilt in 2002 to virtual bunker standardssurvived a CAT 3 (2008) and two CAT 5 (2017) hurricanes without damage " 15" on-center rafters, wood deck roofing, elastomeric coating " Terrazzo floors, jalousie windows with storm panels, mahogany kitchen countertops " Air-conditioned primary suite, and ceiling fans throughout " Gas cooking, stainless steel appliances " Two cisterns (20,000 and 10,000 gallons) with separate interchangeable pump systems " Solar hot water and 65-gal electric backup on timer " 21-panel solar array with net metering, battery backup & automatic switchingseamless transition during outages " Three backup generators (6.5kW, 5kW, 2kW) for layered power redundancy Additional Features: " Mature fruit trees: coconut, avocado, bananas (2 types), sugar apple, Barbados cherry, carambola " Virtually surrounded by undeveloped woodlands " No HOA " First right of refusal on adjacent .72-acre easterly plot for future expansion or added privacy This exceptional hilltop estate is a rare opportunity to own one of St. Croix's most unique and resilient homesperfectly blending privacy, panoramic views, and peace of mind. Seller is a licensed USVI REALTOR