Illusion at Sugar Hill

Illusion is a majestic home finessed with architectural panache and glamour within the prestigious gated community at Sugar Hill on the west coast of Barbados. So gracefully executed, it blends classical colonial design with world-class comforts.

Designed to resemble the Sandy Lane hotel, this home’s facade is a strikingly symmetrical design finished with ornately curved external stair cases, timeless arched windows and pillared verandas. Indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly, with a chic dining porch leading down to the glistening pool framed with terrace and loungers, to the upper balcony deck, where guests can wander out for morning coffee. The terrace is punctuated with two stunning pavilions, for al fresco dining and cooking.

Entering this enclave, guests will have the impression of arriving at a secluded, tropical idyll of flawless design, pristine lawns and charismatic living spaces, framed by an explosion of Caribbean colour - swaying palms, mahogany trees, as well as fragrant papaya and coconut trees.

There is an Oriental tone to the sedate and tranquil gardens, with the serene pond dotted with water lilies and trickling fountain, whilst the sea is just moments away.

The facilities are peerless, with discreet on-hand staff, a putting green, communal gym and access to tennis courts, guests may find they barely wish to leave this self contained oasis. The interiors are artfully finished with verve and finesse - marble flooring, a dazzling palette of whites off-set by salmon pinks, regal touches and grand piano fuse to create a space that is ornate, yet timelessly chic.

From the drawing room guests can look beyond the billowing curtains and arched windows onto the luscious gardens, and from the magnificent first-floor master suite, decked in accents of soft mauve, complete with its own sizeable dressing room. Guests can enjoy sparkling sea views from the bed. There are four bedrooms, each with a bathroom, balcony, air-conditioning and safe.

The dining room is a fabulous space for entertaining, with solid timber dining set beneath the art-piece chandelier, or for informal dining, the wicker chairs and outdoor lounges will hit the right note, perhaps for a rum cocktail as the sun softens in the evening. The pavilions are decked out with Bose surround sound, making for a rocking pool party set-up!

From arriving at its rather dignified entrance with antique carriage lights, to wandering among the banana trees in the cooling trade winds, this enclosed world of quality and style will enrapture guests for a next-level holiday experience.

No detail is left under-thought at Illusion, no comfort left untended, this home delights and intrigues with its natural ease and charm - a little slice of magic!