Ultra-Luxury Beachfront Villa

This five-bedroom beachfront home stands on Parrot Cay, a privately owned island in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Designed by the architect Cheong Yew Kuan, the understated estate offers over 7,000 square feet of living space with views of the sandy beach and the turquoise ocean.

The open-plan living and dining area has ceilings rising to 30 feet, Crema Luna Limestone floors, and large windows and glass doors framed in white oak that bring natural light into the main living area and the bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen is built around an oversized island with high-end appliances, suited to a private chef's tasting menu.

Two bedrooms on the main level have private bathrooms with sunken, hand-carved Crema Luna Limestone tubs and outdoor showers. A third main-level bedroom has a private bathroom and could be converted into a media room, office or playroom. The fourth bedroom, on the upper level, has a private bathroom and its own rooftop terrace. The fifth bedroom is set in the easterly botanical gardens and would suit a nanny as a private residence, or could be converted into a gym or an art or yoga studio.

The main living area flows out to a covered terrace and a swimming pool finished in Balinese lava stone, with the tropical landscaped gardens around the house and the beach beyond.

The home enjoys use of the amenities and services of Parrot Cay, including the spa and wellness specialists, restaurants, the resort pool and pool bar, two boutiques, a kids club and a fitness centre.