Imagine having a home with three beaches to choose from, a golf course where you’ll never need a tee time, and a marina where the only boats arriving are the ones you’ve invited.
In the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, just off North Eleuthera, an entire private island is on the market, complete with three oceanfront
Crown Pigeon Island & Cays spans just under 4.5 hectares, with tropical vegetation, white-sand beaches and residences scattered across its shores. And while the next-door neighbours might be a boat ride away, civilisation is surprisingly close.
Crown Pigeon Island & Cays spans just under 4.5 hectares, with tropical vegetation, white-sand beaches and residences scattered across its shores. And while the next-door neighbours might be a boat ride away, civilisation is surprisingly close.
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“By sea, you approach through the brilliant turquoise waters of North Eleuthera, with the island gradually revealing its lush tropical landscape, beaches and waterfront residences,” says
“Pulling into your own private marina creates an immediate sense of arrival and exclusivity.”
“Pulling into your own private marina creates an immediate sense of arrival and exclusivity.”
It’s quite the welcome. The fully protected deep-water harbour accommodates vessels up to 18 metres, with more than 180 metres of dockage, three large berths, two boat lifts and a hauling ramp. For those who prefer arriving by air, there’s also a private helipad.
It’s quite the welcome. The fully protected deep-water harbour accommodates vessels up to 18 metres, with more than 180 metres of dockage, three large berths, two boat lifts and a hauling ramp. For those who prefer arriving by air, there’s also a private helipad.
From here, the island opens into a collection of waterfront residences, sandy beaches and recreational spaces, all connected by paths through the tropical landscape.
“Crown Pigeon offers a wonderful sense of space without being so large that getting around becomes an undertaking,” Carey says.
“Crown Pigeon offers a wonderful sense of space without being so large that getting around becomes an undertaking,” Carey says.
The three oceanfront villas – which are all being sold fully furnished – have a relaxed Caribbean character, with white exteriors, shaded verandahs and generous outdoor living spaces that make the most of their setting.
The three oceanfront villas – which are all being sold fully furnished – have a relaxed Caribbean character, with white exteriors, shaded verandahs and generous outdoor living spaces that make the most of their setting.
The first is a two-bedroom residence with its own pool, outdoor bar and entertaining deck, complemented by two guest cottages, an office and laundry facilities.
The first is a two-bedroom residence with its own pool, outdoor bar and entertaining deck, complemented by two guest cottages, an office and laundry facilities.
The second is the entertainer of the group, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms plus a powder room, and an expansive oceanfront deck. Its swimming pool comes with a swim-up bar, so you needn’t venture far from the water for refreshments.
The third villa offers four bedrooms, including two main-bedroom suites, alongside another two detached guest cottages. Across all three residences, shaded verandahs and expansive decks provide front-row seats to the surrounding sea.
The third villa offers four bedrooms, including two main-bedroom suites, alongside another two detached guest cottages. Across all three residences, shaded verandahs and expansive decks provide front-row seats to the surrounding sea.
“One of the pleasures of the island is simply being outdoors, moving between the residences, beaches and recreational areas while enjoying the tropical surroundings,” Carey says.
“One of the pleasures of the island is simply being outdoors, moving between the residences, beaches and recreational areas while enjoying the tropical surroundings,” Carey says.
There’s certainly no shortage of places to explore. There are three different stretches of sand, while a beach club sits just off the marina with its own bar and barbecue.
There’s certainly no shortage of places to explore. There are three different stretches of sand, while a beach club sits just off the marina with its own bar and barbecue.
Then there’s the golf course. Rather than a conventional 18-hole layout, three greens and multiple teeing areas have been cleverly arranged around the island to create up to 21 hole configurations.
“It’s an unusual luxury to have your own golf course on a private island, particularly in a setting surrounded by the beautiful turquoise waters of the Bahamas,” Carey says.
“It’s an unusual luxury to have your own golf course on a private island, particularly in a setting surrounded by the beautiful turquoise waters of the Bahamas,” Carey says.
“There’s something wonderfully informal about being able to enjoy a few holes whenever you please, without tee times or crowds, before returning to the beach or pool.”
“There’s something wonderfully informal about being able to enjoy a few holes whenever you please, without tee times or crowds, before returning to the beach or pool.”
With the turquoise waters of the Bahamas on your doorstep, you can just as easily spend days snorkelling, paddleboarding or heading out by boat to explore neighbouring cays and fishing grounds.
With the turquoise waters of the Bahamas on your doorstep, you can just as easily spend days snorkelling, paddleboarding or heading out by boat to explore neighbouring cays and fishing grounds.
For all its holiday appeal, Crown Pigeon has been equipped for the practical business of island living. Underwater cables deliver power from the mainland, supported by backup generators, while a water-making system and high-speed internet help keep everything running.
A separate two-bedroom staff residence, with kitchen and laundry, provides on-site accommodation, and there are additional storage and operational facilities near the marina.
A separate two-bedroom staff residence, with kitchen and laundry, provides on-site accommodation, and there are additional storage and operational facilities near the marina.
The island suits a private family estate or, for those with bigger ambitions, offers opportunities for expansion, subject to the necessary approvals.
The island suits a private family estate or, for those with bigger ambitions, offers opportunities for expansion, subject to the necessary approvals.
“Many private islands offer incredible seclusion, but that privacy often comes with considerable logistical challenges. Crown Pigeon is different,” Carey says.
“Many private islands offer incredible seclusion, but that privacy often comes with considerable logistical challenges. Crown Pigeon is different,” Carey says.
North Eleuthera Airport is only about five kilometres away, while both Harbour Island and Eleuthera are just a five to 10-minute boat ride away.
“It is entirely realistic to spend the morning enjoying your own island, take a short boat ride across to Harbour Island for lunch, browse the boutiques in Dunmore Town and return home for a quiet evening,” Carey says.
“It is entirely realistic to spend the morning enjoying your own island, take a short boat ride across to Harbour Island for lunch, browse the boutiques in Dunmore Town and return home for a quiet evening,” Carey says.
“You can experience the independence of owning a private island without feeling disconnected from everything around you.”
“You can experience the independence of owning a private island without feeling disconnected from everything around you.”
Price: $US39.5 million ($56.7 million)
Agent: Bahamas Sotheby’s, Colleen Carey +1 242 818 6038
Just across the water from Crown Pigeon Island & Cays, Harbour Island is known for its pink-sand beaches, colourful
Hire a golf cart to explore Dunmore Town’s pastel-coloured streets, boutiques and galleries, then head to Pink Sands Beach for a swim. For lunch, try fresh conch salad at Queen Conch or settle in for a waterfront meal at The Dunmore.
Discover Eleuthera Take a trip to the Glass Window Bridge, where the deep-blue Atlantic contrasts dramatically with the turquoise waters on the other side of the narrow island. Eleuthera is also best experienced from the water: explore the surrounding cays by boat, stopping to snorkel over reefs and visit beautiful sandbars.
Take a trip to the Glass Window Bridge, where the deep-blue Atlantic contrasts dramatically with the turquoise waters on the other side of the narrow island. Eleuthera is also best experienced from the water: explore the surrounding cays by boat, stopping to snorkel over reefs and visit beautiful sandbars.
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