Island Home for Sale and Rent in Marsh Harbour - Abaco, Hope Town - Elbow Cay, Abaco - Marsh Harbour, Bahamas

Las Brisas-Fun-Filled Island Home in a Private Community!

The home was designed by a builder for his own family reflecting a “Built to Last” attitude and constructed by the area’s finest contractor. It sits on 21,089 sq. ft. of high land and provides ideal privacy, beautiful landscaping, year round tropical trade winds and views of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, Tilloo Cay, and Hope Town Lighthouse. This well-equipped, fully furnished, fun-filled hilltop haven is sure to please any buyer.

THE RESIDENCE: This enchanting residence features approximately 1,920 sq. ft. of living space over two levels with 3 well-designed bedrooms, a loft area, and an open and inviting, island-living dining and kitchen area. It is enhanced by Bermuda roofing, V-groove cypress, granite countertops, high cathedral ceilings, endless wood lounge decks, and a custom spiral staircase leading to the loft/office area and the spectacular "widow's walk" on the roof for 360 degree views. A workshop area on the ground level, adjacent to the two car garage, is prepared for easy conversion into a guest bedroom or a caretaker’s quarters.

The home was built with steel reinforced concrete foundations and columns supporting an engineered structural design with considerable lateral and horizontal supports to resist wind loads and uplift with fire-rated Hardi Plank exterior cladding that has weathered Hurricane Frances and Jeanne and other major storms. The house has PGT Industries hurricane impact resistant windows and single-light French doors that meet Miami-Dade County Hurricane Code.

THE AMENITIES: Included are four-4,000 gallon water cisterns, A 1,200 gallon per day water maker, a full-house backup generator in a separate and well maintained building, a stainless steel ice maker, BBQ and, most importantly, two private dock slips in Tahiti Beach. Also included are a 24 ft. Intrepid center console boat, a Jeep Wrangler automobile, and a Club Car golf cart along with many extras including bicycles, audio/visual equipment, spare parts, tools, etc. make this property truly and absolutely - “Turn Key”. Enjoy fine island cuisine, shopping, and exciting activities at the quaint, historic settlement of Hope Town founded in 1785. Popular Tahiti Beach is just a 3 minute stroll from the house and is a great place to explore, sunbathe, swim, and collect sea shells.

THE ISLAND: The Abaco chain of islands is located approximately 175 miles east of Florida and 100 miles north of Nassau. The main International Airport is in Marsh Harbour, a 20-minute ferry ride away on Great Abaco, and offers numerous daily direct flights to Florida. The world-famous Sea of Abaco affords many beautiful deserted bays and pristine sandy beaches. The area is legendary for its brilliant reefs, diving, sport fishing opportunities and some of the finest sailing in the world. Elbow Cay is a 6 mile island off the coat of Abaco protected by a magnificent barrier reef and offering long sandy beaches.

This is an amazing opportunity to purchase in the popular gated subdivision of Dorros Cove on Tahiti Beach. More information is available upon request.