The tropics to a T!

Spread over five secluded acres of meticulously manicured, absolute beachfront land Tamarind Beach Estate is state of the art island living. Fifteen minutes from Port Vila is one of the Pacific’s finest beachside properties, with 161 metres of sandy private beach facing north from the shoreline of Paradise Cove, this walled oceanfront compound offers a quintessentially luxurious yet simple tropical lifestyle.

Tula (meaning ‘quiet’, which it definitely is), the main residence opens to a vast terraced deck that leads directly to the beach. Surrounded by established trees and enjoying spectacular views across the ocean this elegant home with its soaring ceilings and sense of French colonial grandeur consists of two bedrooms on the entry level, each with superbly appointed ensuite bathrooms, while the curved white staircase leads to a third mezzanine bedroom, or alternatively a study.

Attached to the main house is a perfectly executed, urbane version of the traditional Vanuatu ‘nakamal’ or meeting place. This features the requisite ‘natangura’ (thatched) roof with the addition of a built in outdoor cooking area and vast dining space for those perfect long summer lunches or evening dinners.

Ambience and style are words thrown around with abandon in typically hyperbolic real estate-speak but rarely does a property live up to these descriptors like Tamarind Beach Estate.

The current owners spared no expense and compromised on nothing when creating their dream compound for family and friends. Renowned Australian architect Iain Halliday was engaged to ensure the structural elements of this sophisticated take on the tropics were realised, while landscape designer Annie Wilkes literally brought the expansive grounds and gardens to life.

Set on a gentle arc of sand within the aptly named Paradise Cove, Tamarind’s three structures share the same effortlessly elegant ecosystem, the ‘interacting organisms’ in this case evoking a beachy, relaxed vibe which is the stuff of nostalgic recollections of the traditional littoral lifestyle.

Each of the bungalows, (Tamarind and Toa) is sited within a few steps of the water and feature two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an open plan kitchen and lounge areas leading through white shuttered doors directly to columned decks with cane chairs reminiscent of colonial refinement. Between the two is another nakamal and direct beach access to thatched fares.

In addition to the seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and nine car spaces, there is a separate manager’s house and staff accommodation, and for those too impatient to take the 25-minute car trip from the airport, there’s a discreetly positioned helipad.

This unique property can be yours for AU$5,300,000. For more detailed information on the property see: www.tamarindbeach.com and for sales information contact Catherine Boudier-Contant First National Vanuatu at +678 29014 or +678 777 3060