Douglas Elliman St-Barth : international prestige
Based since January 2026 in St-Barthélemy, the Douglas Elliman agency immediately formed an integral part of the island’s ultra-exclusive landscape. At the heart of Gustavia, it benefits from a strategic location perfectly suited to its top-notch positioning. Here, real estate is seen as a lifestyle, between discreet refinement and international excellence.
The agency’s Managing Partner, Julien Coussy de Montella stands out for his unusual career, between sport and expertise in real estate. A former player from the world of tennis, he took his first steps in prestige real estate in Paris before quickly climbing the rungs of the ladder to manage several high-end agencies. His career then took him to the Antilles, where he honed his knowledge of a market both specific and demanding. Following successful experience in sales management in a prestigious estate agency in St-Barth, then in the world of luxury watches and jewellery, he pursued his real estate activities in parallel before taking over the management of the Douglas Elliman St-Barth agency. As Managing Partner, he is thus developing the brand on the island, building a structure with strong connections to a renowned international network. In just a few months, the agency can lay claim to remarkable performances with properties worth several hundreds of millions of euros signed up in single mandates. Now operating with a voluntarily slim structure, the agency offers a bespoke approach and total availability. In addition to Julien, a team dedicated to sales should soon be in place. In St-Barthélemy, luxury is the norm.
With prices starting at around 1 million euros for a studio, the market imposes its positioning as top end of the market. Douglas Elliman thus proposes a selection of exceptional villas, but also land and opportunities with high added value. Worthy of note : a significant share of the portfolio is handled off-market, reflecting the fact that here discretion and confidential handling are essential. The most sought-after properties are on the west side of the island -from St-Jean to Colombier, via Gouverneur, Lurin and Flamands. They meet precise criteria : villas with at least 3 bedrooms, a swimming pool and unimpeded sea views. For many decades, St-Barth has nurtured a unique identity, at a crossroads between French and American influences. Duality that the agency embodies 100%. Douglas Elliman is clearly a player in line with his environment. A signature that combines French know-how and American efficiency, at the service of one of the world’s most exclusive property markets.