A Japanese-Inspired Villa Hits the Market on the British Virgin Islands
Boasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.
Boasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.
The owners of this beachfront oasis enlisted OBMI, a global firm known for its work in high-end hospitality, to help infuse the home with their love for Japan and Japanese art. Villa Katsura—named after Katsura Imperial Villa, a cultural heritage site in Kyoto, Japan—sits on the peninsula of Little Dix Bay on the British Virgin Islands.
Villa Katsura, a one-of-a-kind residence on the British Virgin Islands, enjoys panoramic views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
OBMI wanted to tell the story of the natural setting. They describe the residence as having been woven into the hillside "with the precise elegance of origami." The sloping site gave rise to the villa’s three distinct pavilions.
Manicured stone pathways guide visitors through the property, ultimately leading to the private beach.
Built in 2014, the nearly three-acre property offers a whopping 23,500 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a partial bathroom. The main house is oriented to maximize views of the Caribbean, with a living room, kitchen, library, media room, dining room, bedroom, and private main suite. The beach house includes three bedrooms, each with a view of the shore.
The main living space flows between the living and dining areas with exposed wooden beams that present an elevated look as well as hurricane proofing.
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