LOCATION & DESIGN . Delfina is a stately but fun loving home with more than 11,000 sq/ft of interior living space, decks and balconies. It consists of a 3-level great house and an attached 2-level building that contains the four guest bedrooms (see above photo). As you drive into Delfina's large brick courtyard your first view reveals only a small portion of this spacious villa. You park in the courtyard on the upper level, open the mahogany gate and then descend a few stairs to the main level of the great house.

In the great house the master bedroom/bath and deck occupy the top level. The pool, patios and sundecks, living room, lanai, interior and exterior dining areas and the kitchen occupy the spacious second level. The lower level of the great house is the entertainment headquarters for both kids and adults, with the stone bar, theater, pool table and game room, 6th bed and bath and a large covered deck.

The guest bedroom wing is to the left of the great house and each bedroom offers beautiful ocean vistas. All levels of the great house and the guest bedrooms are accessed by internal stairs. In addition to the 5 granite and mahogany baths attached to the bedroom suites, there is a half bath by the pool and another half bath off the dining room.

LIVING/DINING. The elegant interior sitting room adjoins the stylish exterior living area (the lanai) and both are indoor-outdoor. Recessed screened pocket doors in the living room let in the soft breezes, while the lanai is under a roof but not enclosed. Both of these sitting areas have gorgeous views and beautiful furnishings.

The formal dining area is just off the kitchen. The mahogany table, which can seat up to 14 people, sits in front of an 11 foot glass pocket door for delicious views of Cinnamon Bay. On the other side of the kitchen, french doors lead to a charming outdoor dining and barbeque area with a built in gas grill with rotisserie. Colorful tiles accent the hand painted Italian dining table that seats 6-8.

KITCHEN. This very handsome kitchen also has real gourmet appeal. The mahogany cabinets are beautifully accented by polished granite countertops, travertine floors, and stainless steel appliances.
Just off the kitchen is a pantry plus a laundry room with washer and dryer. An alcove off the kitchen also contains a desk with a PC, fax/printer/copier, telephone and DSL. The well equipped kitchen includes:

• a chefs 6-burner gas stove and a s/s double oven;
• s/s refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and trash compactor;
• a wine cooler, coffeemaker, double toaster, blender, etc.

BEDROOMS. The private and very romantic master bedroom is on the top floor of the 3-level great house. This grand bedroom is 280 sq/ft of pure elegance, with an impressive style found in only a few St. John luxury villas. Some of the noteworthy features include; a mahogany and cedar vaulted ceiling, rosewood wide planked floors, a 4-poster mahogany raised king bed, screened mahogany French doors that open to a private deck and beautiful views, a coffeemaker and a mini refrigerator with kitchen bar and storage, a seating area with two divans and a writing desk, DSL access, and a 40 inch satellite TV/DVD inside a beautiful mahogany armoire. The beautiful and oversized (120 sq/ft) master bath compliments the master bedroom, with onyx countertops and mother of pearl sinks, a toilet and bidet, a large tiled outside shower and a large walk in closet.

Each of the four guest bedrooms (Trunk Bay suite, Leinster Bay suite, Bordeaux suite, Coral Bay suite) is about 220 sq. ft. with a travertine and granite bathroom, plus a romantic 120 sq ft balcony with beautiful views of Cinnamon Bay and a table and chair set for two. Although each bedroom has a different decor, they are all tastefully decorated and quite lovely. The peaceful sitting/reading room between the Trunk and Leinster suites is a quiet place to read, and it also has a TV and DVD.

ENTERTAINMENT - THEATER. The centerpiece of the 200 sq/ft theater is a 50" flat screen, satellite TV and DVD that plays through a surround sound system with Boston Accoustics speakers. A collection of movies (DVDs) and music (CDs) as well as books and board games are provided.

The lower level of Delfina offers one the best areas for entertainment, games and parties that we have seen in any St. John home. In addition to the home theater, you have a pool table, an electronic dartboard, star wars pinball, Xbox360, and an Image treadmill. The heart of the room is a beautiful stone circular bar with barstools. icemaker, minifridge, and a TV/DVD. On the entertainment level is also a double trundle bed (6th bed) with bath and shower. There is a large covered deck off the lower level.