Overview
This new development of 14 units, introduces a mixed-use concept to the island's south coast. Featuring two and three bedroom designs on floors two through four, this one-of-a-kind complex will house a commercial bank and real estate practice. The property has direct access to Worthing Beach and provides owners with a blended residential and commercial property return.
The two bedroom units comprise approximately 1,500 square feet and the three bedroom units approximately 1,900 square feet. Expertly designed by the team at Gillespie & Steel, these units will feature superb Italian kitchens with granite countertops and a full appliance package, granite or marble counter tops in the bathrooms and porcelain floor tiles. Air conditioning is provided in the bedrooms with ceiling fans throughout the unit.
The homeowners have private parking in a secure gated lot, elevator access to their homes, and a swimming pool and sun-deck on the roof of the building, with spectacular views of the South Coast.
Amenities:
- Air-conditioned bedrooms and provision for a/c in the living area
- Ceiling fans throughout
- Granite and marble countertops in the bathrooms
- Italian kitchens and granite countertops
- Appliance package
- Elevator and staircase access
- Secure entry system
- Electronic parking lot gate and security booth for residents
- Roof-top pool and sun deck
- Private pathway to access the beach
Location
Somerley is a new mixed use (commercial and residential) building set in the middle of the lively south coast. Steps from Worthing Beach via its own private pathway, this development enjoys easy access to numerous restaurants, banks, and shops.
Somerley is a few minutes away from Bridgetown and the Barbados Golf Club, and within walking distance of St. Lawrence Gap to its east and Hastings to the West. Situated on Highway 7 this location is ideal for the many residents that work in and around the business districts of Wildey, Warrens, Newton and on the South Coast.
Plans
Gillespie and Steel have thoughtfully designed the residential units to maximize the space available and provide an easy flow from one space to another.
Technical Specification:
Floors:
Porcelain tiles laid square with grout space.
Balustrade:
Timber/metal balustrade primed and painted to finish.
Ceilings:
USG gypsum ceiling material slicked smooth and decorated with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of emulsion paint with decorated timber crown moulding Ex 2” x 1”.
Doors & Windows:
Timber framed, louvered vented or solid core laminated doors with hardwood lipping.
Mirrored bi-fold or sliding doors to closets.
UPVC sliding patio doors to external façade in white finish complete with ¼” thick clear tempered glass with locks and stainless steel rollers and tracks.
Bathroom Vanities:
Timber framed cabinets with panel doors with marble or granite worktops and framed mirrors.
Sanitary accessories include; shower caddy, soap dish, 24” single towel rail, towel ring, robe hook, toilet paper holder finished in polished chrome.
Sanitary Ware:
Sterling/Kohler/Moen or equal with white ceramic basins single/double, W/C suites with chrome fittings by Kohler or equal.
Hot Water Systems:
Hot water heater system providing 120 degree Fahrenheit with all hot water piping in Upvc or copper and UPVC for cold water installation.
Electrical:
All electrical works will installed in concealed conduits to the approval of the GEED, incoming service under ground ceiling fans to Master, Bed 2, Bed 3, Living Room, Balcony.
Recessed light with extract fan & damp location recessed light in Bathrooms and down lighters to Kitchen.
Provisions made for client supplied fitting to walls.
Door Hardware:
All door hardware to be satin chrome finish.
Air Conditioning:
Split system units to Master Bedroom & Bed 2.
Provisions only to bedroom 3 and living rooms, option extra available for additional A/Cs.
Kitchen Cabinets:
European style or equal cabinets with granite counter tops with appliances comprising; Range style cooker, Microwave with integral charcoal filter extractor hood, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Stackable washer/dryer.
Specifications
Substructure:
Reinforced concrete raft foundation with integrated thickenings for column supports, with reinforced concrete columns and ground beams.
Superstructure:
Reinforced concrete floors cast in-situ with integral beams connected to reinforced concrete columns, reinforced concrete walls to lift shaft and blockwork/metal or timber stud wall partitions.
Roof:
Flat roof; reinforced concrete slab with an un-insulated modified bitumen waterproofing system.
Pitched roof; in-situ/trussed timber roof with profile metal sheeting, timber fascia.
Walls:
Internally (blockwork); Wood floated, sand and cement render, slicked smooth and decorated with 1 primer and 2 coats of emulsion paint. Internally (metal/timber stud); ½” gypsum board, taped or jointed, with 1 primer and 2 coats of emulsion paint.
Porcelain tiles to bathrooms up to 3’0” high, full height to showers.
Porcelain tiles to splashbacks in kitchen up to 2’0” high from countertop. Externally; Wood floated, sand and cement render, decorated with 1mm thick textured finish.
Floors:
Porcelain tiles laid square with grout space.
Balustrade:
Timber/metal balustrade primed and painted to finish.
Ceilings:
USG gypsum ceiling material slicked smooth and decorated with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of emulsion paint with decorated timber crown moulding Ex 2” x 1”.
Doors & Windows:
Timber framed, louvered vented or solid core laminated doors with hardwood lipping.
Mirrored bi-fold or sliding doors to closets.
UPVC sliding patio doors to external façade in white finish complete with ¼” thick clear tempered glass with locks and stainless steel rollers and tracks.
Bathroom Vanities:
Timber framed cabinets with panel doors with marble or granite worktops and framed mirrors.
Sanitary accessories include; shower caddy, soap dish, 24” single towel rail, towel ring, robe hook, toilet paper holder finished in polished chrome.
Sanitary Ware:
Sterling/Kohler/Moen or equal with white ceramic basins single/double, W/C suites with chrome fittings by Kohler or equal.
Hot Water Systems:
Hot water heater system providing 120 degree Fahrenheit with all hot water piping in Upvc or copper and UPVC for cold water installation.
Electrical:
All electrical works will installed in concealed conduits to the approval of the GEED, incoming service under ground ceiling fans to Master, Bed 2, Bed 3, Living Room, Balcony.
Recessed light with extract fan & damp location recessed light in Bathrooms and down lighters to Kitchen.
Provisions made for client supplied fitting to walls.
Door Hardware:
All door hardware to be satin chrome finish.
Air Conditioning:
Split system units to Master Bedroom & Bed 2.
Provisions only to bedroom 3 and living rooms, option extra available for additional A/Cs.
Kitchen Cabinets:
European style or equal cabinets with granite counter tops with appliances comprising; Range style cooker, Microwave with integral charcoal filter extractor hood, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Stackable washer/dryer.
Pool:
Roof top located pool, concrete construction with diamond bright finish. Pergola to pool deck in treated pitch pine.
Team
Architect
Gillespie & Steel
Contractor
Jada Builders Inc.
Structural & Civil Engineer
Spencer Thorne Consultants Inc.
Electrical Engineer
Next Generation Electrical Inc.
Quantity Surveyor
Tower Bucknall Austin
Bankers
Butterfield Bank (Barbabados) Limited.
