Villa in Sosua, Dominican Republic, 409 m²

vSpectacular oceanfront villa inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture and includes an interior garden with access to three of four rooms. The three rooms are used as guestrooms and office. The master suite is accessed through a foyer off of the living area. The spacious master suite faces north with doors that open to the lanai or terrace and the ocean view. It is spacious and has plenty of closet space. The master bath has a shower for two and two vessel sinks set on individual large stone slabs. The toilet is set separately in an enclosed space\rAn open concept great room serves as dining and living area and it opens onto the terrace and has access in to the interior garden. The walls facing the ocean are open and protected with ironwork. The fifteen-foot ceilings are vaulted and made of natural American hard wood treated pine. The rest of the woodwork and carpentry throughout the house is South American oak. The roofs of the bedrooms are concrete. Terracotta tiles cover the floors throughout. The roofs are finished in red Venezuelan terracotta tiles.\rThe kitchen is a spacious country design with large pantry and a closet for the dishes for ease of access. The arches under the long counter have pull out draws and cabinet for pots and utensils. There is an island inspired by a European country table. The laundry and utility area are situated off the kitchen.\rOutside, the covered carport accommodates two cars. The frame is wood and concrete covered with terracotta tiles. A small “casita’ can be utilized as a service house, storage or setting up for outdoor parties. The tool shed/machine room is adjacent.\r \rThe parcel the villa is situated on is almost an acre of land. The northern boundary is composed of sand and a jagged coral reef coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The frontage on the ocean is over fifty meters wide. The ocean view is priceless. The chemistry of sky and ocean create and infinite display of colors and moods.\rThe garden, south, east and west is home to a variety of trees and vegetation. A great variety of large and small birds inhabit the property. The tall Caracoli and Mara trees provide perfect nesting for nocturnal heron and village weavers. Mocking birds, doves, cuckoos, plantain quits and more also make this property home. The nature lover would revel in endless enjoyment. There are times of the year when a species of yellow butterflies takes to the air along the ocean all at once, creating an unforgettable spectacle.\r