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The Great House
Necker Island |
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The main house on Necker Island. The Great
House (second home of Sir Richard Branson) on the top of
Devils Hill is situated on the highest ground on Necker
Island. The Great House has eight luxury bedrooms, each one
featuring it's own balcony, four poster bed and en-suite
bathroom. |
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The Great
Room within the house (above) boasts panoramic views of the
Caribbean, the Atlantic and some neighbouring
Virgin Islands. The
Great Room is the hub of the island (see
Necker Map) and a focal point for
meeting up with entertainments, a snooker table and piano,
etc. The Great Room is surrounded by an outdoor terrace with
sofa, hammocks and a large
infinity swimming pool (see
photo on another page). |
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On the upper level of the Great House is the
master suite (bottom) which features a four poster bed,
outdoor Jacuzzi and a stunning outdoor bathroom with amazing
views over Necker and the surrounding islands. |
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Construction of The Great
House started in 1982 shortly after Sir Richard Branson
purchased Necker Island; initially for family holidays and
friends to enjoy. The house was designed in an airy Balinese
style and all the materials for the construction had to be
brought by boat; except for the walls of the house which
were constructed from Necker stone blasted out of Devils
Hill. The roof was made in Brazil, the stone flooring came
from Yorkshire and much of the furniture was hand made in
Bali. |
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