abacus | $875,000
A pink villa with a wraparound terrace and a guest house
Built in 1980, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom property is located on Scotland Cay, a community in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. The home, consisting of a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath main house and a one-bedroom, one-bath guest house, sits on an elevated lot with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea of ​​Abaco. Owners have access to Scotland Cay’s marina and landing rights on Scotland Cay’s private airstrip.
In Great Guana Cay to the northwest there are a few restaurants, a yacht club and a golf club. Fowl Cays National Park, off the southern tip of Scotland Cay, is prized by snorkelers for its coral reefs. Great Abaco Island can be reached by boat or ferry. Leonard M. Thompson International Airport offers flights to and from Nassau and U.S. cities.
Size: 1,400 square meters (excluding guest house)
Price per square meter: $625
Inside: Under a vaulted ceiling, the great room includes a living area, dining area, and open kitchen anchored by an island with a teal countertop, a built-in sink, and a whimsical leaf-shaped light fixture. Sliding glass doors open to the home’s wraparound patio.
Two bedrooms are adjacent to the kitchen, one decorated with a red coral motif, the other in white and turquoise. They share a bathroom and shelves for linens. From the kitchen a staircase leads up to an attic with additional bedrooms or offices.
The separate 300-square-foot cottage features queen-sized bunk beds, a bathroom, and an eat-in kitchen with a table for two. Both buildings have wide square tiles on the floors, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Outdoor area: The 0.81-acre property also includes a one-car garage, outdoor shower, lawns, solar panels and a 25-kilowatt generator.
Cost: The estimated annual property tax is $9,000. There is also an annual HOA fee of $3,500.
Contact: Christopher Albury | +1-242-367-5046 | Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty
Nassau | $890,000
A three bedroom condominium with a spacious terrace
This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath condominium is located in a gated community on the north shore of Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, on the island of New Providence.
The house is located on West Bay Street, a well-known street that runs along the north coast of the island and offers hotels, markets, restaurants and several beaches. The calm waters and rich marine life west of the house make Love Beach a draw for snorkelers. Lynden Pindling International Airport is less than 10 minutes away by car. The Old Fort Bay Town Center shopping center offers additional shopping and dining options.
Size: 1,585 square meters
Price per square meter: $562
Inside: From a private courtyard, doors lead to the dining area and kitchen with granite countertops and custom wooden cabinets. Under a light-toned wooden ceiling, the living room has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to the wide terrace overlooking the sea, which accommodates a dining table and a pair of lounge chairs.
L-shaped stairs lead from the dining area to the bedrooms. Two en-suite bedrooms, each with a built-in wardrobe closed by white shutters, face the water. The third bedroom has a hallway bathroom. The house has central air conditioning.
Outdoor area: The living room opens to the 400 square meter terrace. Adjoining the kitchen and dining area is an inner courtyard with a table and grill. A communal pool and a private beach are available to residents of the community.
Cost: The annual property tax is $8,900.
Contact: John Christie | +1-242-322-1041 | HG Christie Ltd.
Eleuthera | $875,000
An oceanfront villa with a wraparound terrace and corkscrew slide
This 2022 three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is located on the peaceful northern tip of the Whale Point Peninsula on the Bahamas island of Eleuthera. The property is located in the Upper Bogue development, where holiday homes and small hotels are scattered along the beaches. The Three Islands ferry terminal, which connects Eleuthera to neighboring Harbor Island, is about 30 minutes away by car, as is North Eleuthera Airport.
Eleuthera, whose name comes from the Greek word for freedom or freedom, has many beaches with white sand and gentle waves. Nearby natural water attractions include caves, swimming holes and ponds.
Size: 1,034 square meters
Price per square meter: $846
Inside: The house, built on stilts, has the living room and kitchen at one end and the bedrooms at the other end. The decor is whimsical, with colorful murals, furniture, cabinets and tiles. The open-plan living room and kitchen are separated by a dining bar and there is space for alfresco dining through sliding doors that open onto the terrace. A vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, a three-light pendant light and a tall window add to the brightness of the room. Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third has a bunk bed and a single bed.
The vacation home is sold furnished and turnkey and includes a propane generator and security camera.
Outdoor area: The 0.29-acre property includes approximately 85 feet of Atlantic shoreline. A wraparound patio off the living and dining rooms provides areas for dining. Upstairs there is a terrace overlooking the water. There is an outdoor shower at the front of the house.
Cost: The annual property tax is $8,750.
Contact: Jane Michele Bethel | +1-242-332-3404 | HG Christie Ltd