Whether you’re renovating an old building or constructing an entirely new one, the design of the building is important for practical as well as aesthetic reasons. That’s why it is important to hire a reputable architect. William Willigerod, P.C.
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Hawksnest Villa marries modern architecture with luxurious but yet minimalist interior design and thereby represents an extraordinary Villa in the Caribbean. It is the second edition to one of the finest and most exclusive residences on St. John “Hawksview Estate” (once featured in Architectural Digest magazine) and was only completed after the storms in the year 2018. Both residences are located inside the undeveloped landscapes of the Virgin Islands National Park and were lovingly visualized and constructed by a family whose dream it was to create an unparalleled vacation home on the unique island of St. John.
On the very quiet and peaceful Coral Bay side of the Island, in the secluded Estate John’s Folly, this five-building villa complex is one of the only villas on St. John that fronts the Caribbean Sea making this compound uniquely peaceful and private. Other than the sound of the waves hitting your private beach and shoreline, and the cool steady trade winds coming off the ocean you may not hear any other environmental sound emanating from your surroundings. The home was designed with entertaining in mind. The massive main house with a chef’s kitchen has a huge comfortable dining area and great room that opens to an outside covered patio with its own outdoor kitchen and bar area. A few steps down and you’re pool side or have the option to relax under a pergola on the property’s edge enjoying the spectacular view of the ocean, Le Duc Cay, and the outer lying East End of St. John and up the Sir Francis Drake Channel all the way to Virgin Gorda.
October 2011
November 2003
Coral Rays was the first Villa designed by William Willigerod after his move to St John in 2000. The culmination of four siblings and their families dream of their own home away from home on St John. Coral Rays is nestled high on the mountain in a very a lush tropical landscape, surrounded by nature. The main building upper level is a beautiful open plan great room — the perfect island hub with breathtaking views, gourmet kitchen, dining table, cooking island, sitting area, and full bathroom with outdoor shower. The main building lower level is the poolside level with a hot tub, pool, a Poolside Twin Bedroom and Poolside King Bedroom; these are connected by a full bathroom with double lavs. A second building one level down houses two bedroom en suites.
August 2012
East of Eden Villa is a Caribbean style stone and masonry house comprised of three “pods.” The main house features a great room with comfortable communal space for gathering and television viewing, a dining and desk area, and a modern, well-equipped kitchen. The large screened-in room separates the main house from one of the master bedrooms, providing additional dining space and comfortable lounging opportunities. Every room has an unimpeded view of Coral Bay. Outdoors on this level, you’ll also find an infinity-edge pool next to chaise lounges and a dining area. We think you’ll especially love the spectacular sunsets viewed from the pool.
September 2015
Great Escape is located a world away in Estate Catherineburg, nestled in the national park above Cinnamon Bay. This 4 BR/4 Bath, luxury home offers a luxurious escape from reality but equipped with the technology and creature comforts you’d expect in a 5-star resort. Located in Estate Catherineberg, This beautiful two story Caribbean Villa, needed updating. The exterior concrete walls were re-plastered and all trim painted. The structurally unsound wood pool deck was demolished and a new concrete pool terrace constructed with travertine tile finishes. Two new gazebo additions were constructed at each end of the new pool terrace for outdoor entertaining. The 60 foot long infinity pool was refurbished with new glass tile finishes. The pool equipment room below deck was renovated and new pool equipment installed with a modern salt water system. The existing hot tub was relocated to take advantage of the incredible views of the British Virgin Islands.
July 2000
William Willigerod and wife Sara Sawyer purchased an old hunting cabin located adjacent to the Appalachian Trail on Blue Mountain Parkway, near Harrisburg, PA. They demolished the existing brick structure except for the existing fireplace and chimney. Over the next six months they constructed their new home with help from friends and family working evenings and weekends. For the next sixteen years they continued to make improvements and completed in 2000 just prior to moving to St John.
“Building or renovating your home or villa on St John is about desire, fantasy. But it’s achievable – anyone can do it with the assistance of local architect William Willigerod and interior decorator Sara Sawyer.
William Willigerod, P.C.
9901 Emmaus, St John, VI 00830
william@willigerod.com
(340) 643-5313
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Weekend By Appointment
