ABOUT BELMONT ESTATE

Belmont Estate is a residential community situated on the north western section of Tortola, British Virgin Islands.  The community is a mix of permanent residents, both local and expatriats, as well as part time residents.  Approximately 150 parcels of land comprise the Estate.  About 50 homes have been built.

The community sits on the hillside along two of Tortola's finest beaches including, Long Bay and Smuggler's Cove.  Because of the geography, most homes offer expansive ocean views.  Many residences are also within walking distance of one or two beaches.  As a result, Belmont Estate is one of the premiere vacation locations on Tortola with many owners offering their properties as rental villas in the months they are not present.

Through the Estate, most homes have been constructed to blend into the natural terrain and much of the vegetation has been preserved.   Many residences do not see neighboring homes as a result. 

Although Estate roads are private, our community welcomes the recreational use of the roads by residents throughout Tortola.   Even during the mid day sun, many sections of the Estate roads are still shaded making it ideal for walking, jogging or biking.  In fact, you'll find people from all over the island coming to Belmont Estate to exercise. A number of athletic competitions take place in and around the community.   As as a result, roads are kept in their natural condition whenever possible providing a good balance between vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.

Property owners are bound by Belmont Covenants that run with the land and are required to obtain approval from an Architectural Review Committee before being allowed to build.  Environmental, erosion, architectural, affect on neighbors and other factors are all taken into account during the approval process in efforts to maintain a desired standard of living.

To govern the community, a duly appointed Board of Directors are elected by the members of the Estate to run the Belmont Association.  The Association oversees the day to day operations of the Estate including road work, accounting, public relation, environmental awareness, infrastructure, and communications.

The development company, Belmont Estates Limited, also plays an important role by overseeing the Architectural Review Committee and enforcing a number of covenants.

The area in and around the Estate holds significant historical and environmental value.  Smuggler's Cove has long been regarded as a quiet and secluded beach and is amongst the favorites of the local community. 

The adjacent Palm Grove not only hosts the island's largest stand of coconut trees, but features archeological digs that have unearthed hundreds of artifacts dating back thousands of years.  The area also served as a plantation and throughout the area various ruins are present as a reminder of the previous era.

The Belmont Pond is one of Tortola's great ecosystems featuring a mangrove system and prolific bird habitat.  A variety of birds are regularly observed in and around the pond including ducks, hawks, waders, and flamingos.

The pond further provides a basin to catch runoff during excessive rainfall.  As the water reaches the pond, through a natural filtration mechanism, it slowly leaches into the sea thereby preventing erosion and damage to the delicate ocean ecosystems.

Given the natural beauty, historical and environmental value, the the neighborhood has been developed in such a way to offer quiet and tranquil living harmonious with surroundings.  The end result is a community that can be enjoyed by residents, locals, and visitors in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable.