20, 21, 22 Southgate Farm EA, St. Croix, 00820 (MLS# 26-1925)

View: Buck Island; Hillside; Neighborhood; Ocean

Amenities: Deck; Garage; Gas Grill; Patio

Construction: Poured Concrete

Fencing: Chain Link

Water Source: Cistern

Road: Paved

Terrain: Hillside

Driving up towards the Southgate Estate, the drive climbs through three private acres on the hillside above Green Cay Marina, and the first thing that greets you is the sea. The view stretches across the marina to Green Cay and Buck Island, then out over open Caribbean water, and it stays with you in nearly every room of the house. This is an estate built the way few private homes are. The structure was constructed to commercial standards, and you feel that quality the moment you step inside. The great room is the heart of the home, a grand, open space where the kitchen, dining and living areas come together beneath a soaring tongue-and-groove wood ceiling carried on massive commercial-grade beams. It is a room scaled for gatherings, yet the warmth of the wood keeps it inviting. A long line of arched windows and French doors opens the entire room to the sea, letting in the light and the trade winds and drawing everyone straight out to the terraces. The kitchen sits at the center of it all, so whoever is cooking never misses the view or the conversation. High-gloss white cabinetry, granite countertops and a mirrored backsplash surround a generous angled island with a cooktop, set on polished tile floors. Built-in Sub-Zero refrigerators, a new wall oven, cooktop, dishwasher and ice maker make it as practical as it is handsome, whether you are preparing a quiet dinner for two or catering an evening for a crowd. The private quarters are thoughtfully spread across the home's wings and levels. Five bedroom suites give owners and guests genuine separation, so a full house never feels crowded. The main-level suites open toward the terraces and the water. Upstairs, two additional living areas, one opening to its own balcony, offer room for a media room, a home office or a quiet place to read. Below, a separate one-bedroom apartment with its own living room, bath and terrace welcomes extended guests or staff in complete privacy. Its kitchen has been newly renovated with all-wood white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a breakfast island and new appliances. A garage completes the lower level. Step outside and the estate truly comes into its own. Covered verandas lined with graceful arches wrap the main level, connecting the great room to the bedroom wings and opening onto the pool deck. The tiled pool, recently re-grouted with a new pool light, is the centerpiece, framed by a terracotta deck for lounging in the sun and shaded dining beneath the arches, all looking out to the sea and Buck Island. Mornings begin with coffee on the veranda. Afternoons drift between the pool and the shade. Evenings end with dinner outdoors as the lights come on across the marina below. Beneath the terraces, a lower covered walkway lined with arches leads to a wide lawn framed by bougainvillea and palms, stepping gently down the hillside. Up the slope, past the lighted tennis court, stands the property's most memorable feature: a stone Sugar Mill transformed into a private retreat. Inside its stone walls, the craftsmanship and custom woodwork are exceptional. A custom bar, an upper floor, a full bathroom, a tall arched window and arched wooden doors make it a one-of-a-kind setting for sunset cocktails, an intimate dinner or a celebration with friends after a match. It is now air-conditioned with its own split units and reached by new concrete stairs with railings and a concrete and travertine path. A sauna and a game room complete an amenity list few private homes on St. Croix can match. Behind the beauty is an estate that has been carefully cared for. Since 2023 the owners have invested in significant updates, including a new 60kW diesel generator installed in 2024 and the replacement of most of the A/C system with new ducted indoor and outdoor units and new mini splits. A licensed electrician completed a full code and safety update covering the panel, outlets and GFCIs, smoke detectors in every room, interior and exterior lighting and the hurricane shutter switches. New toilets, new Andersen door locks, an added hurricane shutter door and a rust-treated, repainted perimeter fence and gates round out the work. A well is located on the property but is not currently in use. Life here extends well beyond the gates. Green Cay Marina is within walking distance, with boat slips, fishing charters and day trips to Buck Island Reef National Monument, celebrated for its white sand beach and underwater snorkeling trail. Just past the marina, the white sand beach at Tamarind Reef looks out to Green Cay, and the Deep End Bar serves casual open-air meals right on the water. Chenay Bay beach is close by. The Buccaneer, with its 18-hole ocean view golf course, tennis courts and beaches, is a short drive, and historic Christiansted is minutes away with its Danish colonial architecture, Fort Christiansvaern and harborfront boardwalk of restaurants and shops. To the east, the road leads to Point Udall, the easternmost point of the United States, along with scenic hiking trails and quiet, secluded beaches. Privacy, sweeping sea views, commercial-grade construction and resort-level amenities, all within walking distance of the marina and the beach. Estates of this scale and setting on the East End rarely come to market! Property features: Six bedrooms: five suites plus a separate one-bedroom apartment Views of Green Cay Marina, Green Cay, Buck Island and the Caribbean Sea Gated, more than three acres Commercial-grade construction Grand great room with open kitchen, dining and living Vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings with commercial-grade beams Kitchen with granite countertops, large angled island, high-gloss cabinetry and built-in Sub-Zero refrigerators Arched windows and French doors Covered arched verandas and terraces Tiled pool with sea views Lighted tennis court with solar lighting Stone Sugar Mill with custom woodwork, bar, upper floor, full bathroom and split A/C Sauna Game room Upper-level living areas and balcony Lower-level garage and separate one-bedroom apartment with renovated kitchen, bath and terrace New 60kW diesel generator (2024) Updated ducted A/C and mini splits (2024-2025) Electrical code and safety update (2023) Hurricane shutters Well on property (not currently in use)