Tour Saint Barthélemy’s Most Expensive Listing: Domaine de Vignette

Domaine de Vignette overlooks the sunsets and white sands of Colombier Beach, with the Caribbean Sea and the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius in the distance.

tropical-villa — Saint Barth’s Most Expensive Listing, Domaine de Vignette is offered at US$59 million by Zarek Honneysett of Sibarth Real Estate.

The 2.1-acre tropical compound is in Les Étoiles, a private, gated enclave of four estates in the remote northwest quartier of the island, a jet-set paradise in the French West Indies.

The magnificent, multi-dwelling compound is immersed within the palm-cloaked hills above the Bay of Colombier.

In 2024, designer Rémi Tessier led a multi-million-dollar renovation of the estate. “The style of the property is timeless,” said Tessier, whose interior designs include private jets and superyachts. Tessier said he strove to combine “understated luxury with an exotic spirit, reinterpreted through a refined island aesthetic.”

living-room — Reimagined in 2024 by celebrated designer Rémi Tessier, the 2.1-acre, multi-dwelling compound has been carefully integrated into its exotic setting.

Domaine de Vignette consists of nine luxurious bungalows (including the pro-grade kitchen, the family room and the dining room). In total, there are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, as well as powder rooms near the main terrace and within the pool house.

dinning-room — The interior spaces are enhanced with warm-toned woodwork, woven carpets, and exquisite furnishings, objets d’art, and accessories that perfectly harmonize with the architecture and the natural surroundings.

The primary suite, in its own dedicated bungalow, the two guest bungalows and the VIP cottage (two bungalows), each have their own terrace. Ancillary structures include a staff bungalow and a garage, as well as outdoor parking for multiple vehicles.

The airy bedrooms are distributed across three bungalows, all have luxurious en suite bathrooms and private terraces to take in the sea views. (@AloisMaillet)

The structures are connected by teak walkways leading to the heart of the property: a magnificent wade-in swimming pool and terrace with its sea-view outdoor lounge and bar. The pool house has changing rooms—and a water extractor that dries swimsuits in just eight seconds.

The tropical gardens are landscaped with a multitude of exotic trees and plants, about 70 species in all, including royal, coconut, and Bismarck palms; traveler’s tree; mango; elephant ears; bougainvillea; laurel; and Bird of Paradise.

The service and maintenance systems are hidden from view in a vast underground structure. The property is equipped with advanced home-automation, air conditioning, and a back-up generator.

Domaine de Vignette offers a sublime setting with nine bungalows and tropical gardens organized around a central pool deck, lounge, and bar with 180-degree ocean and island views.

A stroll away lie the white powder sands and sapphire sea of Colombier Beach, accessible only by boat or hiking trail. Nearby, Flamands Beach is a 20-minute hike, and the glamour of Saint Barthélemy’s capital, Gustavia, is a short drive.

Explore more of Domaine de Vignette here.

Writer’s bio: Lucy Carsen is a regular contributor to the Luxury Defined blog and has written for luxury lifestyle publications including Worth, Christie’s and Christie’s International Real Estate magazines.