Windgate: Renovated Condo With Sea Views For Sale In Point Blanche, Sint Maarten

A renovated condo at Windgate Residence, on the Point Blanche hillside above Philipsburg, with sea views, a shared pool and about 2,100 sq ft (195 m²) of living space. Sold fully furnished. Asking price US$650,000. Listing ID 11061.

THE PROPERTY

The condo was recently renovated and is sold furnished, so it can be lived in or rented from day one. Our listing records four bedrooms and three bathrooms; the agent describes the layout as three bedrooms plus an extra room. Ask us for the floor plan before you compare it with other three-bedroom condos.

- About 2,100 sq ft (195 m²) of interior space on one level
- Open kitchen and living area opening onto a private terrace
- Views over the sea and the hills of the island
- Hurricane shutters and a backup generator
- Assigned parking

THE RESIDENCE

Windgate Residence is a small condominium with a communal pool. Monthly fees are available on request; ask us for the current amount and what it covers before you make an offer.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: POINT BLANCHE

Point Blanche is the headland east of Philipsburg, above Great Bay and the island’s cruise port. Most homes here are apartments and condos, many with harbour or ocean views. Front Street’s shops and the boardwalk on Great Bay Beach are about a 15-minute walk from the port, and Guana Bay’s Atlantic surf beach is just over the hill. On cruise-ship days the port below is busy; the hillside streets stay residential.

OWNING AND RENTING IT

Our estimate of gross rental income for this condo is US$44,000 to US$55,000 a year. Treat it as a starting point: ask for any booking history, then deduct the condo fees, insurance, utilities and management. Andreu Realty manages rentals for owners for a 20% fee. Point Blanche appeals to long-term tenants working in Philipsburg as well as to visitors.

BUYING IN POINT BLANCHE

Point Blanche is on the Dutch side. Foreign buyers purchase freely, in their own name or through a company. A civil-law notary checks the title, holds the deposit (usually 10%) and registers the deed. Transfer tax is 4%, paid by the buyer, and total closing costs commonly come to about 5.5% of the price. Our buyer guide on [hidden information] explains each step.