4 & 61C Salt River NB, St. Croix, 00840 (MLS# 16-1993)

View: BVI; Down Island; Hillside; North; North Shore; Ocean; Sea; St. John; St. Thomas; STT/STJ; Water

Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling; Deck; Patio; Ruins

Flooring: Ceramic; Tile

Construction: Mixed

Roof: Fluid Applied

Fencing: Wrought Iron

Water Source: Cistern

Sewer: Septic

Road: Concrete

Terrain: Hillside

Security: Gate

Most noteworthy are the French-style sugar mill which is now outfitted w/ a ten-seat custom concrete dining table and retractable awning for perfect gas-lite entertaining, plus custom cushions for surround seating in the mill, a unique gas lit tunnel, ruins of a Manager House, factory, slave quarters, animal mill, fish pool, cisterns and other interesting foundations with breathtaking sea, Salt River and distant island views! The home features French doors off the bedrooms and lovely living area, which lead to a covered breezy dining gallery to enjoy the sea and ruins vistas. A recently improved custom country chef's kitchen complete w/ SS appliances include a new Garland stove/oven, Garland salamander (broiler), Sub-zero frig/freezer, dishwasher & chilled wine closet. The separate pool cabana houses a third bedroom & artist studio + covered sitting area which overlook the private lap pool. The grounds are terraced & have exterior underground motion & garden lighting to enhance nighttime enjoyment of the exotic plantings & ruins. Several "coppers" are located on the property; in the sugar cane days, these vessels were used in the boiling process of sugar cane when making molasses. A fresh-water well is used to supplement the cistern as well as for irrigation throughout the property, while a 15KW generator handles emergency power needs. This one-of-a kind property with authentic ruins and beautifully landscaped gardens must be seen to be appreciated! (See docs for complete historical timeline of ownership) NOTE that "coppers" and other artifacts are personal property of sellers and do not convey; only 4 originals that came w/ property incl. one on east side at top of d'way, another in the breezeway between pool cabanas, additional copper is next to equipment shed at right side of entrance, last one is west of gallery on left with water lilies in it, as you descend stone staircase. All tractor (1) and other equipment included.