Charming Balinese style house with magnificent views overlooking Somo Somo Strait. Asking Price: USD $490 000.
Taveuni Island
Taveuni is the beautiful garden Island of Fiji. The third biggest island of the Fiji group is situated off the eastern end of Vanua Levu. It is famous for world renowned diving locations such as Rainbow Reef and the White Wall.
This delightful house is brand new (July 2007) and been designed specifically for the Taveuni climate; open plan to capture views from every room and breezes from all directions. Authentic Balinese carvings have been incorporated in the construction, creating a distinctive feel.
There is a separate building for additional use as a guest or caretakers quarters.
Built within ‘Taveuni Estates’ Soqulu, formerly a copra plantation, this is a 1 acre freehold property set amongst lush tropical vegetation. Owners on the estate have free access to: • Nine hole golf course • Tennis courts • Lawn bowling green • Swimming pool • Small marina • Clubhouse These amenities are all within walking distance of the house. The island has frequent daily air services to Nadi and Suva and six ferry services a week to Suva.
Living amongst the Fijians is a delight as they are a very generous and friendly people and one soon forgets the mad world outside.
House Construction
External walls – treated pine Internal walls – various fijian timbers Doors and Bifolds – solid mahogany Floors – hardwood Windows – wooden louvers with insect screens Roof – Zincalum Ceilings – grass matting and woven palm Built to cyclone specifications
Reticulated water supplied by the estate plus two 600 gallon water tanks for back-up supply. State of the art solar electrical supply and gas appliances. Guest quarters – rendered concrete and wooden louvers.
The house includes two double bedrooms with ensuites and external garden showers. A modern kitchen, combined living and dining area fully furnished to suit Balinese style.