“SeaForever”
Located at the very top of Seven Mile Beach, with a spectacular view that curves down the length of that prestigious stretch of Cayman Islands sand, especially with its twinkling lights at night, this stunning home, called “SeaForever”, is stunningly spectacular.
Comprising well in excess of 10,000 square feet, and three stories of elevation, “SeaForever” is set on one of Grand Cayman’s most charming residential streets, historic Boggy Sand Road” -- and it shows in every architectural and interior detail of this fabulous manse
The gate of its charming wrought iron fence, which encloses a tropical sand yard with lush landscaping, leads to a set of stone stairs up to a custom solid hardwood 8-foot front door, offset with glass panes on either side, through which the shimmer of the sea can be seen. Once opened, you are swept into a marbled (24x24-inch travertine laid on the diagonal) entrance foyer with a wrought iron chandelier, which leads to a 30-foot high living/dining great room with six tall glass panes (and smaller panes above) framing the stunning Caribbean Sea view beyond. It is simply breathtaking.
Accommodating upholstered sofas and settees form a comfortable sitting area beneath whirling Punjab-style fans which softly keep the air circulating from the high, beamed ceiling. A tapestry hangs from one of the high walls, above an arched passageway which leads to the large state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen – a cook’s dream come true. Here, in the heart of the house, handsome custom crown molding cabinetry and granite countertops strike the tone, with two large free-standing work stations, one with a sink. Upholstered bar stools along one of the work stations invite guests to enjoy a glass of wine while the salad is being tossed and they chat with the chef. There’s a 48-inch commercial grade gas range, a Subzero fridge, a wine cooler, an icemaker and a trash compactor. A triple stainless steel sink unit surrounded by a granite countertop takes pride of place with its own window above looking down all of Seven Mile Beach. This has to be the most beautiful kitchen sink in the world!
This fabulous custom cabinetry is repeated throughout the house. The library/office/den is richly paneled in warm mahogany throughout, featuring built-in bookcases and an entertainment centre and computer station as well. A handsome, masculine leather-upholstered sofa with matching armchairs and a large ottoman are centred on an oriental rug. Custom wooden plantation shutters ensure privacy and security, and a beamed ceiling finishes the rich touch of the floor-to-ceiling wood cabinetry.
There’s also the custom cabinetry of the master bathroom, which is really more a bath/dressing suite, with twin granite-topped counters, one a vanity station, the other twin sinks, both backed by large mirrors. Topping it off is a stunning marble pillared Jacuzzi, surrounded by high glass bay windows. Additionally, there’s a glass walk-in shower stall with his and hers shower stations for individual temperature control. There’s also a large walk-in closet with marble-topped central cabinetry and wall-to-wall clothes racks as part of the dressing suite. One might never want to finish dressing in such indulgent surroundings.
The master bedroom has two large glass doors with matching side panes which overlook the patio, Jacuzzi and pool, and capture the exquisite view of the sea beyond, and Seven Mile Beach all the way down to George Town Harbour. A plantation-style mahogany four-poster bed, armoire and area rug simply furnish the room, graced by a Gaughin painting of bare-breasted island women for just the right seductive touch.
From the entry/living area, a curving marble double staircase with mahogany treads and filigree wrought iron custom railings sweeps up to the second story’s landing with mahogany plank flooring, a reading area, and windows with exceptional views to the sea beyond and the gardens below. This leads to the additional four upstairs en suite bedrooms, also outfitted in plantation style hardwood furniture and each with its own distinctive four-poster. All have crown moulding, ceiling fans, and cool marble floors with area rugs. The front bedrooms have French doors with wooden shutters leading to Juliette balconies with garden views. The two oceanfront suites each open on to a large covered balcony with views down the beach to the cruise ships in the harbour.
The seaside exterior of the home opens to a white colummed portico which frames an infinity edge pool flanked by a 10-person custom built-in spa, and an 8-foot deck-mounted fountain, all overlooking a pristine white sand beach and built atop a strong seawall elevation for protection from storms. Additionally, a large Oceanside deck patio features a dining area with a built-in stainless steel barbeque area. Steps lead down to the sea from a locked gate area and there is an exterior beach shower station and foot bath leading off the beach.
Hidden beneath the main living spaces is a basement (a true rarity in Cayman), with a complete caretakers’ apartment (bed/bath, kitchen, living/dining w/private entrance); a fully equipped owners’ gym; a state-of-the-art infinity pool equipment room w/storage; a workshop; a 2-car parking stall; a dive tank washing station; a beach bath/shower area with duel shower heads, and a private below deck beachfront game area with table and chairs.
In addition to being aesthetically magnificent, this is a “smart house”. Computer wiring to all doors, windows and light switches make these controllable from your computer anywhere on the globe! Additionally, all windows throughout the house are hurricane impact rated and have custom blinds. The house is built of foam block construction and reinforced concrete pool and deck. There is a large pad-mounted stand-by generator and the house is topped by a metal hurricane-resistant standing seam roof.ML#089513
Really, it doesn’t get any better than this! At “SeaForever”, you will want to live forever!
