Known as the “Tigre del Mar,” Portico 5 & 6 comprise two units uniquely combined to create a 7,300 sq. ft. space of ultra-luxurious and contemporary Caribbean living. Tigre del Mar has been meticulously redesigned, renovated, and furnished with the highest quality by some of Barbados’ leading designers, architects, and craftsmen, establishing it as one of the most exceptional beachfront residences on the island. This extraordinary 6-bedroom apartment offers expansive, uninterrupted views of the bright blue sea, providing unparalleled privacy and serenity as it occupies the entire floor of this award-winning building. Tigre del Mar offers discerning homeowners the opportunity to own one of the most exclusive and stylish beachfront apartments on Barbados’ celebrated Platinum Coast. With direct access to a secluded beach via an in-home elevator and an architectural design perfectly attuned to contemporary Caribbean living, Tigre del Mar is the ultimate retreat for absolute tranquility.
Tigre del Mar offers an extraordinary lifestyle that will undoubtedly exceed expectations, boasting an impressive array of community amenities, five-star concierge services, and a steadfast commitment to both personal and environmental well-being. The facilities are nothing short of spectacular, ensuring residents have access to the best innovations available.
The development’s exceptional architecture creates a lifestyle reserved for a select few, with just 2 units on each of the 5 floors, providing owners with an unprecedented level of privacy and exclusivity on the island. The building’s tropical modern style was conceived to seamlessly blend the interior living space with the stunning natural surroundings; glass balustrades and ample windows offer unobstructed views of the breathtaking Caribbean Sea.
More about the neighborhood:
Portico is conveniently located across from one of the island’s premier diving sites, featuring the Stavronikita, a 365-ft sunken wreck in 120 ft. of water. • Enjoy a beautiful beach walk amidst a natural habitat of green monkeys. • Just 10 minutes north of the bustling capital, Bridgetown. • Only 10 minutes south of the chic and historic Holetown district. • Close to shopping, grocery stores, and medical services. • Proximity to world-class restaurants.
Key Amenities Include: • 2 dedicated basement-level parking spaces. • 2 elevators for main entrance and beach/pool deck access. • A Cybex fitness center with panoramic sea views, audio-visual entertainment system, and air-conditioning. • Luxurious changing rooms, showers, and a sauna. • An 85-ft heated infinity-edge lap pool with tempered glass and mosaic tile finishes. • A sunbathing deck. • A waterfall feature in the entrance atrium. • Private access gate to Prospect Beach.
Five-star concierge services are available, offering the utmost in luxurious, care-free living, including: • Housekeeping services. • Private chefs and catering. • Chauffeurs. • Childcare and babysitting. • Excursion planning, including island tours, tee times, and sailing expeditions. • Tickets to cultural, social, and sporting events. • Dining reservations. • Event planning. • Regional travel planning by air or sea.
Accessibility, Safety & Security Features Include: • High-quality safes in all bedroom closets. • 24-hour security staff and a dedicated security desk. • A multi-location passive infrared CCTV system with non-intrusive monitoring. • Keypad and swipe card security access. • A camera-integrated intercom system for apartment entry. • Intrusion detection (entry and glass). • A remote locking garage door system for vehicle access to the underground car park. • Comprehensive smoke and fire detection. • Two elevators designed to function during emergencies on a backup system. • A structure and glass atrium built to withstand 130mph winds and category 3 missiles. • Fully accessible buildings for disabled persons, including pool areas. • Sound-absorbing Proflex layer between floors. • Quiet pipe insulation on all piping to eliminate noise. • 24-hour property management response service. • Dedicated water and power emergency supply. • Discreet garbage chutes. • Water softener systems for both kitchens and bathrooms.
Building Environmental & Development Technologies: • The building design maximizes the use of natural light and cool breezes. • Double glazed doors and windows in all eastern bedrooms to soundproof from any roadside traffic. • Vantage full home automation lighting control system and sensors. • Energy-efficient bulbs used throughout the development. • Tinted and double-glazed windows to reduce heat and noise. • Toshiba SMMS (variable refrigerant flow) air-conditioning system utilizing 50% less energy per annum. • Heat insulators on the roof. • Solar panel heated pools. • Programmable water heaters. • Onsite wastewater treatment and underground rainwater collection facility for irrigation. • Glass and plastic recycling collection. • Extensive landscaping with considerable resources dedicated to preserving two, 80-year-old oceanfront Mahogany trees.
Winner of 3 prestigious, 5-star International Property Awards for Best Architecture, Best Development, and Best Apartment in the Caribbean, Portico is distinguished by its exceptional finishes, innovative design, and contemporary approach to island living. Located on the serene and picturesque Prospect Bay in St. James, Barbados, Portico stands as a true embodiment of sophistication and state-of-the-art living, setting it apart from any other residential development on the island’s West Coast.
Amenities: • Private Access Gate to Prospect Beach • Cybex Fitness Centre With Panoramic Sea Views, Audio-Visual Entertainment System, and Air-Conditioning • 2 Dedicated Basement Level Car Parking Spaces • Waterfall Feature in Entrance Atrium • 85-ft Heated Infinity Edge Lap Pool With Tempered Glass and Mosaic Tile Finishes • Luxurious Changing Rooms, Showers, and Sauna • Sunbathing Deck • 2 Elevators – Main Entrance and Beach/Pool Deck Access Elevator