Cayman Islands Villa Mora, Grand Cayman, $4.95m 6 bedrooms, pool, 0.88 acres Villa Mora is in South Sound, regarded as one of Grand Cayman’s most desirable and established residential estates due to its proximity to the business and school districts. The community has its own squash, tennis and rugby clubs as well as an equestrian centre. The house is modern, well equipped and stands on an elevated plot above the beach. Knight Frank (020–7861 1097)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Lower Bay House, Bequia, $2.95m 3 bedrooms, direct beach access, pool With a dramatic position on Bequia’s west coast, this Thomas Dehen-designed villa (he has been responsible for many houses in Mustique) is located between two white-sand beaches. It stands 150ft above sea level and comes with an indoor and outdoor kitchen. The plot reaches the edge of the cave at Princess Margaret Beach. Aylesford International (020–7349 9772) and Grenadine Escape (0330 088 4389)
British Virgin Islands West End, Tortola, $3.2m 4 bedrooms, two-bedroom guest cottage, pool, 3.7 acres From the large terrace of this contemporary villa, you can take in the view of the surrounding islands of Jost Van Dyke, St John and St Thomas. The master pavilion is equipped with a private deck holding a Jacuzzi and a four- poster daybed. The guest cottage has its own kitchen. Knight Frank (020–7861 1097)
Barbados Westland Heights, Westmoreland, $3.3m 5 bedrooms, pool, sea views, 24-hour security Located next to one of the island’s best golf courses and the Sugar Hill Tennis Estate, this is one of nine villas on the Westlands estate. The open-plan living space leads out to the swimming-pool terrace and dining gazebo. Villas can be rented through the estate office. Chesterton Humberts (020–7201 2071)
Barbados Saint Peter’s Bay, Speightstown, $1.95m Three bedrooms, water-taxi service, daily housekeeping Saint Peter’s Bay sits on four acres just south of Speightstown on the Platinum Coast. It’s a collection of 57 three-and four-bedroom apartments that overlook the beach and enjoy sea views. Buyers have the option to purchase a licence on a 50ft–60ft yacht berth at nearby Port Ferdinand. UNNA Luxury Resorts & Residences (0800 097 0847)
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Graham Norton's elegant East London home hits the market, and it's just as wonderful as you would expectThe four-bedroom home in Wapping should be studied for how well it uses two separate spaces to create a home of immense character and utility.
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Sign of the times: In the age of the selfie, what’s happening to the humble autograph?When Ringo Starr announced that he was no longer going to sign anything, he kickstarted a celebrity movement that coincided with the advent of the camera phone and selfie. Rob Crossan asks whether, in today’s world, the selfie holds more clout than an autograph?
