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Where's The Pool: Unique Properties Across the Territory

A showcase of prime properties. And everything else.

ST. THOMAS, USVI — Welcome to "Where's The Pool," a weekly post featuring some of the most unique properties in the Territory. Big houses and small houses for fat checkbooks and skinny checkbooks, there's something for everyone.

Why is it called "Where's The Pool?" Because whether you're looking for your first home or your fifth vacation villa, you should always shoot for the moon. Or in this case, the pool. After all, if looking at real estate was grounded in reality, why would you do it?

In it's pioneer post, "Where's the pool" introduces 2-C Hope We, Saint Thomas, VI, 00802. Check out the full listing on Realtor.com here.

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This 1,400 square foot home with three bedrooms and three baths sits on 0.32 acres. According to the listing:

"First time on the market, this is a cute property with a great yard! Perched above Santa Maria Bay on the quiet West End of St. Thomas in Estate Hope, this home is currently set up as two 1 bedroom apartments up and a one bedroom apartment down. Upstairs could easily be converted back to a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment and you'll still have a rental apartment down. Lovely views of the water. Just 15 minutes to town. 5 minutes to Brewers Bay Beach!"

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There are a few red flags attached to the listing, including possible encroachment issues and limitations on financing. But the listing is right about one thing: it's cute! And in the current set-up as two apartments, the property can generate income.

So, where's the pool? Don't worry about it. With Santa Maria Bay just a tumble down the hill, you'll never miss not having a pool.

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