116 Judith’s Fancy QU, St. Croix, 00820 (MLS# 12-2041)

View: Buck Island; East; Harbor; North Shore; Water

Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling; Garage; Patio; Satellite Dish; Work Shop

Flooring: Ceramic

Roof: Fluid Applied

Water Source: Cistern

Sewer: Septic

Road: Paved

Security: Gate

Main House: Kitchen

The chef’s dream kitchen with granite counters includes a large eat-in island and boasts a four-burner Viking stove with double oven and griddle, pot filler, two-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and a GE Monogram refrigerator. Through three sets of double-french doors the great room opens to the wrap-around deck -- a first-rate spot to enjoy beautiful sunrises over the eastern north shore, an afternoon cocktail or just a quiet nap. Each bedroom has a sea view and balcony. There are two master suites with walk-in closets and en suite baths including double sinks. From design to construction, the attention to detail and quality is apparent, with soaring open rafter cypress ceilings, solid mahogany doors, and cherry wood cabinets throughout. All windows and doors(with the exception of the 3 louvered windows) are Miami-Dade rated. The icing on the cake is the 13’ x 33’ sport swimming pool surrounded by both open deck for sunning and covered gallery for shaded relaxation. The one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with separate entrance is perfect for overflow guests, extra income or a caretaker. It is equally delightful and spacious with its own pretty sea view as well. It is separately metered and has a fully outfitted kitchen. Bonus spaces include a two-car garage with internal staircase to the main house and a workshop. Practical amenities include a whole house water treatment system including ultraviolet treatment, solar hot water and an ample 45,000 gallon cistern. The home is wheelchair accessible. Limited traffic in this gated neighborhood makes it ideal for walking the dog, running, biking or just taking a leisurely stroll to the nearby beach. With regard to pool placement, after careful research and debate the owners choose to place it in the back of the house for two very good reasons: 1. The breeze in the winter months makes it very cold to enjoy the pool. 2. The rate of evaporation of the pool water is tremendous with the harder winter winds and constant breeze year round. The front deck is delightful 24 hours a day. It allows a view of the beautiful sunrises, the view of Buck Island, a view of the valley, a constant breeze, a view of boat and ship activity (when the Roseway is in town everyday at 4:40p it sails right in front of the house and is beautiful to watch), and around 4 pm each day the shade sets on the deck for a pleasant evening. The back deck is superior at blocking the wind, privacy of pool and deck, constant sun, and the covered breezeway allows for shade if needed. No air-conditioning is necessary because of the breeze and only during late hurricane season when the winds shift for a few weeks do the owners ever need to turn on additional fans. The home is positioning specifically to catch the constant trade winds. The Generator is a 6 Kilowatt gasoline manual portable for emergency back-up it is not hard wired into the house.