Christmas has come early to Harbour Island in the Bahamas… property developers Sunset Harbour Resorts are giving away a 120′ dock slip with the sale of one of their exclusive new homes on the island. Sunset Harbour Estate is a unique waterfront development concept of six luxury residences set in just over 2-acres. A private dock capable of accommodating some of the bigger yachts, especially the draught required for the 120 footers, makes it a unique and rare find.
Harbour Island – a short distance off the north-east coast of Eleuthera – has long been regarded as one of the world’s foremost resort destinations and is popular with A-list celebrities including Elle Macpherson, Johnny Depp, Tiger Woods and Lenny Kravitz. Famous for its 3-mile powder fine, pink sandy beach, Briland as the locals call it, has been declared “quite possibly the finest beach in the world”.
Renowned for its snorkelling, deep sea and bone fishing and scuba diving the warm clear turquoise ocean waters are a magnet for sea vessels and the travel elite with legendary catches of tuna, marlin and wahoo. On dry land you can immerse yourself under the swaying palms of unforgettable hibiscus, bougainvilleas and jasmine to relax, rejuvenate and re-energise yourself among the actual beauty… or simply have fun exploring the island in your golf buggy.
The whole area is steeped in history and tradition. Just three miles long and half a mile wide it covers an area of about 1.6 sq miles. On its East Coast it has the longest pink coral sand beach in the world. On its West Coast is the Harbour Bay with its three marinas and some of the most magnificent private yachts, sport fishing boats and just fun boats to be seen anywhere.
Rated in the top five most desirable places on earth to call home by HGTV, America’s leading lifestyle programme, the Sunset Harbour Estate is nestled in a quiet cove between Romora Bay and Valentines Marinas. It commands panoramic views of the Harbour side of the island in this secluded, private historic bay. Facing west, the sunsets are sensational. Expertly designed and landscaped in true Bahamian style to an exacting standard it offers individual seclusion and privacy whilst benefiting from a shared full time Estate Manager and maintenance staff. Care free “get up and go” is the order of the day.
Peter Dempsey, Chairman of Sunset Harbour Resorts, said of the unusual offer, “we wanted to do something different to attract a potential buyer; in this location having a private dock slip is the jewel in the crown. Whether it’s a 30′ pleasure boat or 120′ yacht it provides the ultimate private sanctuary for a luxurious island escape all of your own – with family, friends or a special someone in your life.”
According to local realtor Robert Arthur, for those who have already invested in homes, the Island has been kind and continues to provide returns substantially, and sometimes dramatically, ahead of the market. Hi-end properties can rent for $6,000 – $10,000 per week when not in use by their owners – in some cases for up to 20 weeks. For yachting enthusiasts and investors the Sunset Harbour Estate is a match made in heaven.
To qualify for the give-away dock slip a sale in principle on the property will need to be agreed by 31st January 2011. After that, the dock comes at a premium of around $3,000/ft.
Harbour Island is easily accessible by air from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Nassau with daily direct flights to North Eleuthera Airport. Water taxis leave continuously for Dunmore Town, a 10-minute trip across the harbour. Bahamas Fast Ferries also run a daily return service from Nassau.
Prices start from $1.2 million. Photographs, property specifications and Island information can be found at www.harbourislandliving.com. Robert Arthur is the Island point of contact for more information on the Sunset Harbour Estate Tel: 001 242 359 7216 or interested parties can speak direct with the Developer, Peter Dempsey on: Tel: +44 (0)1803 844878 Mobile: +44 (0)7785 330788
