At 133 sq. miles, my home country Grenada is a small, but beautiful island untouched by major developments and chain hotels. This is why when Architecture and Design company Hywel Evans built Prickly Bay Waterside on one of Grenada’s many ports, it stood out as one of the most contemporary developments on the island and won multiple international property awards for best development, architecture and marina.
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I love modern architecture and interiors so much so that I was adamant I was going to forge a career as an Architect or Interior Designer. Even though I abandoned those plans I still enjoy admiring sophisticated and innovative design, so today I met up with Sales Director Gillian Baptiste to view Prickly Bay’s luxury residential community.
A guided tour with Sales Director Gillian Baptiste
All of the 18 properties ranging from 1-5 bedroom apartments take advantage of the breath-taking views of the ocean with an indoor/outdoor living concept. The 3 floor Spinnaker apartments, which boast a rooftop garden and infinity pool, definitely had the wow factor and judging by Gillian’s easy vibe it was clear that the apartments are not hard to sell.
The majority of the property is rented by medical students, studying at the neighbouring St Georges University who enjoy the nautical theme, open plan living and views of the bay. Judging by the students studying while lounging I was definitely convinced! Gillian moved from Toronto to Grenada six years ago and expressed it was the quality of life that sold the Caribbean lifestyle to her. There is always more time for friends and family and living on a small island means that everyone is no more than a 10-minute drive away.
Gillian strongly believes the island is progressing in terms of design and architecture and moving towards more of a modern feel. She admits that people regularly visit the property for inspiration for their own homes and it just might have the potential to change the fashion in the way people live in Grenada.
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