Luxury Villa for Sale in The Bluff, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

Unique Ocean View Villa on 1 Acre of Cayman Brac Bluff

The house sits elevated above an earth floor basement on approx. 1 acre of bluff edge land, half of which has been left undisturbed in it’s natural state.

It comprises entry foyer with powder room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, office/den/media room/third bedroom, open plan living/dining/media center/kitchen surrounded on the bluff edge by a large screened porch. The garage is attached and houses the laundry/storage room.

General

The main living area is constructed with 18 sides of 8ft each connected by the entry foyer to the garage with 10 sides of 5ft each. Great attention has been given to hurricane resistance, energy efficiency and aesthetics in terms of the attractive shape of the building, the insulation of roof and walls and the placement of windows. Telephone points fitted in master suite, living area, and office and both bathrooms. Television points fitted in master suite and living/media areas. Remote control ceiling fans in bedrooms, office, foyer, living areas, screened porch and laundry/storage room. Lighting throughout is provided by compact fluorescents and in garage/laundry areas by tube fluorescents. All living space benefits from central air conditioning provided by the ultra efficient, electronically controlled 18 SEER Lennox 4 ton unit housed in the garage (for ease of service and maintenance) with the compressor situated on a concrete pad externally. All windows and doors are hurricane impact rated and are finished internally with attractive mouldings. Crown moulding (8”) and baseboards (6”) fitted through the house, including garage and laundry. Flooring (except foyer, powder room and bathrooms) is Quick Step laminate floating floor planks.

Filtered water for the whole house is provided via a cistern located under the garage. For protection from the outdoor elements the whole house filtration system is housed in the basement under the laundry room together with the water pump. The system produces clean, drinkable water at every tap in the house including the washing machine and utility sink. Easy access to all plumbing is available from the basement area thereby eliminating the need for costly plumbing repair in the event of a leak

Electricity is provided with a ‘Smart Meter’ from Brac Power & Light on their pre-payment plan that allows close monitoring of usage. A large commercial propane gas tank is housed under the screened porch and provides fuel for the range, clothes dryer and the on-demand water heating system. The tank capacity is approximately 12 months supply for a family of two/three persons with average cost of $250 per year.

The entry foyer and powder room floor is tiled with ceramic tiles. Powder room vanity comprises granite counter top with under mounted porcelain sink. Water closet is Toto high efficiency low level one piece suite. Uses approx 1.3 gals of water per flush.

Master Suite

Large master bedroom with 10’ x 5’ walk in closet fitted with custom fixtures behind frameless beveled edge mirror doors. Master bathroom comprises double vanity units with granite counter top and twin under mounted porcelain sinks, frameless beveled edge mirrors above sinks with light bars situated above mirrors. Walk in spa shower corner unit comprises rain shower, hand held shower, integral seat with 8 water jets, further water jets in door frame, foot spa and massager, overhead and wall lighting, steam extractor, radio and telephone, mirror and shelves. Floor is ceramic tile. Water closet is Toto high efficiency low level one piece suite. Towel rails for bath and hand towels. Very generous storage in the drawers and cupboards of the vanity unit.

Guest Suite

Large guest bedroom with 10’ closet (bedroom can accommodate 2 full size beds and dresser unit) and linen closet with shelves. Bathroom is exactly the same as master bathroom which is described above.

Office - Approximately 8’x10’ plus large closet fitted with shelves and hanging rail. Can also be used as third bedroom.

Living/Dining/Media/Kitchen (open plan)

This area that comprises approximately one half of the main house boasts a cathedral ceiling which has a light oak tongue and groove interior finish. Kitchen units are 100% wood finished in a warm honey colour. Kitchen area is approx. 12ft, galley style with breakfast bar the full length of the island units. Under lighting is provided where there are wall units. Full pantry and very generous configuration of cupboards and drawers make a statement in the open plan. Counter tops and back splash are granite and the stainless steel double sink is under mounted in the island units. Sink is fitted with waste disposal unit and dishwasher is installed under the counter beside the sink. All appliances are Frigidaire Energy Star rated stainless steel. The range is free standing (propane gas) with 5 burners, large main oven and separate warming drawer. Microwave (with extractor fan) is located above the range. The refrigerator is side by side with ice and filtered water in the door.

Garage/Laundry/Storage

Approximately 650 sq ft of garage space and 150 sq ft of laundry/storage space. Appliances are Frigidaire energy star rated front load large capacity washer on a pedestal base and extra large capacity tumble dryer also on a pedestal base. Hot water is provided by the wall mounted ‘on-demand’ gas water heater which has the capability to provide up to 3 major users at the same time. A handy utility sink stands next to the washer. There is an internal floor hatch in the laundry room that gives access to steps down to the basement area below. The laundry room floor is finished with Quick Step laminate floating floor planks.


Garage has a built-in workbench with shelves under to provide large storage for tools and equipment and many electric power points for convenience. A water gauge is fitted in garage for close monitoring of water levels in cistern. Electronic garage door is a double skin insulated steel up and over door with fitted hurricane bolts and can be controlled via remote or operated manually.

Screened Porch

Porch wraps around the ocean view elevation of the house and sits approximately 10ft above ground level. External concrete stairs lead to ground level from the double screen doors. Steps are finished with non-slip ceramic tiles and painted wooden hand rails. Internal porch floor is tiled with non-slip ceramic tiles. Large openings between concrete pillars are screened by fiberglass mosquito screens for ‘bug-free’ enjoyment of the area. These openings are also protected from hurricanes by means of the “StormCatcher” wind abatement system that has approval for use in Florida. System has been tested to deflect winds of up to 165 mph and is large missile rated. It is lightweight, easily deployed using only a screwdriver, and is easy to store by simply rolling up and securing above openings using Velcro straps. Concealed ceiling lighting uses compact fluorescent bulbs. Hunter “Sea Air” ceiling fans are installed to provide outdoor comfort on hot days enabling year round use of the area. Ample power points are provided. Beneath the porch area is the concrete pad for future installation of a whole house generator. All electrical work is complete and the necessary transfer switch box is installed.