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SILENT WATERS
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Accommodates: 20 people
Silent Waters is one of the newest and most glamorous private homes in the Caribbean. It is distinguished by world-class architecture and design, breathtaking location, and exquisite accommodations and service. The excellent staff includes the head chef, butler, housekeepers, driver, night watchman, maintenance supervisor, gardeners and property manager ... 12 in all.
Located on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay and the Caribbean Sea, the site consists of 18 acres. Twelve buildings, helicopter pad and tennis court occupy four acres.
The paved entrance road is elegantly landscaped with stately Royal Palms. Black and gold wrought iron gates from Thailand mark the entrance to the property. Hand-carved teak doors from Bali lead to multiple interior areas in textures of Travertine marble, Brazilian granite, cedar and teak. Colorful gardens are accented with ancient carved Balinese, Burmese, Thai and Chinese statuary. Serene lily ponds and turquoise pools separate various living spaces within the compound. There is no road access to the densely wooded property above Silent Waters. Privacy is assured. Sophisticated electronic security and video monitors ensure that only invited parties may enter the compound.
The hub of the compound is the 900-square-foot Main Pavilion. A few steps across the terrace are the breakfast gazebo, dining room and open-air bar with television and cushioned seating for 20. An 80-foot reflection pool wraps around the al fresco breakfast gazebo and dining pavilion. A garden path leads up the mountain to the very private owner's villa that accommodates two more guests. Maximum occupancy at Silent Waters including the owner's villa is 20 guests.
Main Pavilion
100 feet of sliding glass doors disappear into pocket walls to open the central Pavilion to a breathtaking panorama of sea, sky and mountains. The Pavilion opens to a marble terrace, infinity-edge swimming pool and sunning area overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Montego Bay.
A pair of 17th Century Buddhist temple attendant statues stand guard over the Main Pavilion to ensure guests' peace and serenity ... as well as an 18th Century Burmese Bible Chest and Buddhist monastery bell. The Pavilion also includes a 48-inch television, home theater and 200-disk programmable surround sound music system.
A special feature here is the Yamaha Disklavier DC2 II XG 5'8" baby grand piano of highly polished dark walnut. The Mark II XG series system utilizes standard MIDI files on floppy disk or CD ROM. Worldwide this is the most acclaimed player piano ... the same system composers and recording artists use to write and record. Recording and composing software are available in the adjacent computer. The Pentium II computer also enables immediate Internet access and is programmed with games for adults and children.
Dining & Entertaining
The Head Chef is one of Silent Waters' greatest prizes. From his state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and grill, he creates a repertoire of artistically presented Continental, Nouveau and Caribbean cuisine. The primary dining area can be glass enclosed or open. Reached by stone stepping pods, the dining pavilion is located in a wrap-around reflecting pool and has a 330-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea as well as the beautiful grounds. The dining table is a rare rainbow-colored 15-foot slab of Brazilian granite. Seated dinners here can accommodate 14 guests. For more casual dining, the Gazebo (also in the reflecting pool) commands a 360-degree view and can accommodate nine guests for seated meals.
A spacious bar and entertainment area around the pool enable hosting of an intimate cocktail party... seated dinner for 50 guests ... or a gala al fresco cocktail party for 100 guests or more.
Accommodations
Guest rooms consist of 5 individual detached villa suites, each under separate roof, which accommodate a total of 18 guests. Each villa suite includes:
* Brazilian granite wet bar with coffee maker, refrigerator and icemaker
* Italian marble floors
* satellite TV/VCR and AM/FM/CD stereo system and selection of CD's. (A complimentary library of 100 videos for adults and children is in the Main Pavilion. Guests are invited to take these to their villa suites.)
* state-of-the-art digital telephone system with direct international dialing served by fibre optic trunk lines for maximum efficiency and clarity, voice mail, and intercom to all guest suites, bar, kitchen and property manager's office
* antique Oriental rugs from the Middle East, China and Southern Russia
* original oil paintings from Indonesia and Thailand
* louvered walls that open to glorious views
* private sunning terrace and chaises
* sitting area and writing desk
* remote control ceiling fans and air conditioning (seldom needed thanks to trade winds and river breezes)
* hair dryer
* glamorous marble and granite bathing areas fitted with Kohler fixtures
* electronic safe
VILLA SUITE 1 (Suitable for a family or two couples)
Upstairs: king-size bed and sitting area, TV and stereo
Downstairs: queen-size bed, sitting area, wet bar. TV and stereo, patio and chaises
Shared Bathroom (upstairs): Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
View: Panoramic view of the Great River Valley (Jamaica's second largest river), high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view
VILLA SUITE 2 (Suitable for a family or two couples)
(Down 13 stone steps ... similar to Villa Suite 1)
Upstairs: 2 queen-size beds, TV and stereo
Downstairs: queen-size bed, sitting area, TV and stereo, wet bar, patio and chaises Shared Bathroom: Spacious detached room with large glass and marble shower
View: Panoramic view of the Great River Valley, high green mountains and pristine forests, partial sea view
VILLA SUITE 3
Single level: king-size bed and large sitting area with queen-size hideaway sofa, wet bar
Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity, glass and marble shower open on 3 sides to mountain and river valley view, double showerheads, sunken bathtub with louvered surround to garden view
View: Panoramic 240-degree view of the Great River Valley, pristine forests and Caribbean Sea Two private patios (one with mountain view, one with sea view) and chaises
VILLA SUITE 4
Upstairs: king-size bed and sitting area, TV and VCR, wet bar
Downstairs: sitting area and double hideaway sofa ... designed to accommodate family sharing the upstairs bathroom which is accessed through the upstairs bedroom
Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity glass and marble shower with double showerheads; also outdoor shower and European-style sunken bathtub with private garden view
View: Panoramic 240-degree view of Montego Bay and the sea Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay
VILLA SUITE 5
Upstairs: 2 queen-size beds and sitting area, TV and VCR
Downstairs: double hideaway sofa, sitting area and wet bar ... designed to accommodate family sharing the upstairs bathroom which is accessed through upstairs bedroom
Bathroom: Spacious room with double-basin vanity, glass and marble shower with double showerheads; also outdoor shower and European-style sunken bathtub with private garden view
View: Panoramic 300-degree view of pristine forests and the Great River Valley, Montego Bay and the sea Private patio and chaises overlooking Montego Bay
Summary of beds: 3 king-size, 6 queen-size, 1 queen sofa bed, 2 double sofa beds. Maximum occupancy: 18.
OWNER'S PRIVATE VILLA
Separate entrance - very private
Short walk up hill to tennis court and helipad
Full kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, stove, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven
Served by staff from main house
Living Room
entrance hall with waterfall and koi pond
3 walls of sliding glass pocket doors
dramatic view of Montego Bay and Caribbean Sea dining alcove
32" Sony television and VCR
19-speaker sound system to living room, bedroom, bathroom, pool
music library of 100 indexed CD's
surrounded on 3 sides by lily pond
Indonesian art and sculpture
Master Bedroom
king-size bed
32" Sony television and VCR
air-conditioned bathroom with 2 granite vanities, bidet, large indoor-outdoor glass and marble double shower with his-and-hers showerheads and open to pool
Private Pool wraps around bedroom and bathroom, sundeck, 4 chaises, umbrella table, Concept II rowing machine
Maximum occupancy including Owner's Private Villa: 20 guests
Fitness & Recreation
On a high breezy plateau is the excellent private tennis court. It is constructed of DecaTurf, the multi-layer cushioned surface of the US Open, and is lit for night play. The viewing stand has comfortable seating and a granite wet bar and fridge stocked with cold drinks. Guests are invited to use the Playmate Ace Plus Pro with Direction Ball Machine and Playmate Alumalift Pro Ball Serving Machine. (From this spot, steps lead to the Silent Waters lighted helicopter pad on the property's highest elevation.)
Complimentary equipment includes:
computerized treadmill, bicycle. rowing machine and Total Gym located on the poolside terrace (with sound system and sea view for inspiration)
5 single-seat and 2 double-seat Scupper Pro Ocean Kayaks for snorkeling or diving in the Bay
snorkeling equipment
7 professional massage tables - various technique masseuses and aestheticians for hire one day in advance
Yoga classes available with one or two days advance notice
General Information
HELIPORT: Capable of accepting 8-seat Jet Ranger, located at the highest point overlooking the property for those wishing to arrive/depart via helicopter, or to be picked up for breathtaking air tours of Jamaica. Multi-directional take-off and landing is available. The heliport is equipped with lighted windsock and lights for night landings.
ELECTRICITY: 110 volt, 50 cycles (converters not needed for US-made appliances)
WATER AND SANITATION: All drinking and bathing water is treated with an activated carbon filtration system: 25-micron filter, then 5-micron filter, finally an ultra-violet treatment to ensure the highest level of purity and sanitation.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES: A commercial laundry capable of handling most laundry tasks is on site. No dry cleaning facilities are on the property, nor are adequate dry cleaning facilities in Montego Bay.
TRANSPORTATION: Montego Bay airport round trip transfers are complimentary. A driver and 9-passenger air- conditioned Mitsubishi van are available. A second vehicle, an 8-passenger air-conditioned Toyota Kijang station wagon (similar to a Toyota Land Cruiser) with driver, is also available.