Villa Paulista

Hidden within the exclusive Domaine du Levant, Villa Paulista is a striking contemporary home where architecture takes full advantage of one of St. Barth’s most beautiful natural settings. Clean volumes, generous openings and carefully framed perspectives create a constant dialogue with the surrounding landscape, while refined interiors, selected artworks and designer pieces bring warmth and character to the villa.

At its heart is a wonderfully open living space designed around the way holidays are actually lived. The kitchen, dining area and lounge come together in one bright, fluid room, with floor-to-ceiling glass opening the house towards the sea and terraces. A separate professional-style service kitchen sits discreetly behind the main kitchen, particularly convenient when entertaining or bringing in a private chef.

One of Villa Paulista’s great pleasures is the contrast between its outdoor spaces.

Facing the coastline, the main terrace feels wonderfully open and dramatic. The heated swimming pool sits against a backdrop of uninterrupted sea and sky, with generous areas for sunbathing and spending long afternoons outdoors.

On the other side of the house, the atmosphere becomes more intimate. A protected terrace provides a shaded setting for relaxed lunches and dinners, complete with a wet bar and pizza oven. Sheltered from the more exposed oceanfront side, it is a particularly inviting place to gather around the table.

The bedrooms are thoughtfully distributed throughout the property. The principal suite enjoys the privacy of the upper floor, with a generous bathroom, soaking tub and its own terrace — a beautiful spot to retreat to at the end of the day or simply look out at the night sky. A second, more intimate bedroom on this level also benefits from a private terrace.

Two further bedrooms are located on the main floor, one positioned close to the pool and the other set just behind it. Throughout the house, the aesthetic remains deliberately restrained: contemporary architecture softened by natural surroundings, comfortable furnishings and carefully chosen details.

Villa Paulista sits within substantial grounds, giving the property a genuine sense of space and seclusion. Greenery surrounds the house and reinforces the feeling of being immersed in the landscape, despite the villa’s distinctly contemporary character.

A private fitness room allows guests to maintain their routine during their stay, while two shared tennis courts within the Domaine du Levant provide another option for those looking to stay active.

What makes Villa Paulista particularly memorable is not simply its architecture, but the way the house moves between different moods: open and spectacular facing the ocean, sheltered and convivial around the rear terrace, peaceful within the bedrooms and wonderfully connected to nature throughout.

It is a sophisticated St. Barth home for guests who appreciate architecture and design, but who ultimately want a villa that feels effortless to live in — private, generous and made for long days spent between the pool, the table and the sea.