8th-Floor 2-Bedroom Ocean View Condo – The Cliff, Cupecoy

High on the 8th floor of The Cliff, one level below the top, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence looks straight out over the Caribbean Sea. A strong sea breeze runs through it all day, and it comes fully furnished with expensive, high-quality pieces bought from the best showrooms on the French side. In very good condition, ready to move into. Asking price US$985,000.

The Property

Floor-to-ceiling glass opens the living and dining room onto a 300 sq ft covered terrace with a direct, unobstructed ocean view: breakfast, sunset and dinner all happen out here. Inside, travertine floors, blue velvet sofas, sculpted armchairs, statement lighting and tropical wall murals give the home its signature look. The open kitchen is built around a granite island with stainless-steel appliances, a double wall oven and a French-door refrigerator. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom, the main suite has a walk-in closet, and a guest powder room completes the layout.

• 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• About 1,700 sq ft in total, including the 300 sq ft covered terrace
• 8th floor, almost the top of the building: direct ocean view and a constant breeze
• Sold fully furnished with high-end furniture from the French side
• Granite island kitchen, double wall oven, stainless-steel appliances
• Travertine floors, central and split A/C, ceiling fans
• Walk-in closet, built-in closets, separate laundry room with washer and dryer, storage
• Impact windows, backup generator, battery backup, water cistern, fiber internet
• Covered parking space in the underground garage, plus guest parking
• Built 2005; very good condition

The Cliff

The Cliff is one of Cupecoy's most complete oceanfront residences. It is gated and guarded around the clock, with a concierge, an infinity pool, a heated pool and jacuzzi above the sea, an indoor pool, a spa with sauna, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, an on-site restaurant and a beach club with direct access to the sand. On-site management and a rental program are in place. Monthly association fee: US$1,800. Freehold. Pets allowed.

The Location

Cupecoy is the western tip of the Dutch side, beside the French border, where sandstone cliffs drop down to the beach. Mullet Bay Beach and the golf course are next door, and Porto Cupecoy, Maho's restaurants and the airport are a few minutes away.

Owning and Renting It

Short-term rentals are allowed and the building runs its own rental program. Estimated long-term rental income: about US$5,500 a month. The unit is vacant.

Buying on the Dutch Side

Foreign buyers purchase freely. The sale goes through a civil-law notary; the buyer pays the 4% transfer tax, total closing costs are about 5.5%, and closing takes 30 to 60 days depending on financing and the parties involved. No capital gains tax on the Dutch side. Buyers abroad can view by video call and sign at the notary by power of attorney.

Who It Suits

A buyer who wants a finished, high-floor home on the water: nothing to buy, nothing to renovate, just the view and the breeze, with the option to rent it out while away.

Next Step

Ask SXM Dream Investments for the association documents, the furniture inventory and a viewing, in person or by video call.