Amid all this resplendent color, Les Chaudieres has a most peaceful solitude. It is within St. Lucia Estates, a 500-acre working plantation with its own beach. The picturesque village of Anse La Raye is a mile away, and Castries, the government, tourist and social center of the island, is 10 miles to the north.

The six-room residence was designed with a fine appreciation of the lifestyle possible on this Caribbean isle. A large roof overhang dispels the sun’s brilliance and shelters the open-air living/dining room, a marvelous setting for al fresco entertaining. The main living complex of the home opens completely on three sides. No walls obstruct the views or the constant cooling soft breezes. The natural wood ceiling soars to a peak 45 feet above.