Monday, March 16, 2009

Now is the time to buy in Great Harbour- Reduced Prices Galore!

Price Reductions! It's happening in Great Harbour Cay. Now is the time to get great real estate deals. Here are some incredible investment opportunities:

Multi-family zoned lot (just under ONE acre in size!) located across the street from beach. Electricity and roads. Shops, restaurants, marina, golf course and airport are all less than 3 miles away. WAS priced at $45,000 USD. NOW $40,000 !

2 bedroom/ 2 bath Beach Villa condo. 700 sq ft. Completely renovated in 2008. Everything is BRAND NEW from windows to wood flooring to the furniture and linens -even the pots and pans. This unit is Turn Key and immaculate! The beach villas are popular with rentals as there is no hotel on the island. Unit rented for $225/night before renovations.
Okay, are you ready for the price? $190,000 USD (reduced from $229,000)
Please- do your research. This is a beachfront condo in the Bahamas with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on an island only 120 miles from South Florida for less than $200,000! I don't think you will find anything, move in condition for this amazing price!

For my other listings that aren't officially reduced in price- MAKE AN OFFER! It can't hurt and you may find yourself a steal of a deal on land or on a home.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Almost an acre Multi Family Zoned lot- Ocean views

Almost as good as beachfront, but only a fraction of the cost! 
For sale is a Multi-family zoned lot located right across the street from undeveloped, unspoiled Hotel Point Beach in Great Harbour Cay. This lot is HUGE-just under one acre. 
And it is priced just right- $45,000 USD! A two minute walk across the street and down the beach access path and you are sinking your feet into white, powder soft sand! 
You may think that at this low price, the property must be in "da bush" , but no- There is electricity and excellent paved roads. There are no homes within  at least 1/8 mile north or south from the lot, so it is not in a busy developed area. There are no beachfront homes across the street to block your view. (however, I would recommend building a home on pilings, not because of a flood threat, but to enhance your view of the sea.)

Did I mention that the lot is zoned for multi family use? There are only a handful of these lots on the island. You can build one, or more homes on the lot. (permit necessary if your plans call for more than a single family home)
To see pictures and for more information please view:
http://www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=950
The beach photos are of the actual beach that is across the street from the lot!

Fantastic deal on this Great Harbour Cay Beach Villa

Looking for a real estate deal in this market? Take a look at this 750 sq ft two bedroom, two bath Beach Villa which is located along famous 7 mile  beach in Great Harbour Cay. This unit has three stories- first floor features open plan  kitchen, dining and living area. There is a full bathroom. Sliding glass doors lead out onto a deck overlooking the gardens.
Spiral steps lead up into the master bedroom. Here is a large bathroom, closets and sliding glass doors leading out onto a west facing balcony. Third floor is a loft bedroom with two large windows facing one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Views include nearby Petit and Hawksnest Cays nestled in the clear turquoise water.

The villa was completely renovated in 2008. Everything is brand new and is included in the sale: Furniture, appliances, linens- this unit is TURN-KEY!

There is a storage area underneath the first floor patio and an outdoor shower. Plenty of parking is available. Sink your feet into the white powdery sand beach, just a few steps around the building. There are thatched palm umbrellas for residents to use. The Beach Club Restaurant is about a five minute walk south along the beach. The Beach Villa complex is a total of six buildings situated in a U shape along the beach. The atmosphere is very laid back island style. The beach is uncrowded and unspoiled. Many residents will bring their boats around from the marina and moor them out front in the calm waters.

Beach Villa yearly association fees are $1400 per year. This includes hurricane insurance, water, landscaping and garbage pick up. The Beach Villas are popular rentals for visitors to the island. There are no hotels on the island. This particular villa rented for $225/night before it was renovated.
If you decide to rent the unit, there is a property management company who can take care of your rental. They provide maid service, guest transfers to and from the airport- they can even hire the services of a Bahamian cook for your guests.

Okay- now let me get to the incredible price: $229,000 USD !!!!!!
Please feel free to take a look at the photos of this tastefully decorated unit and the beach out in front:
http://www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=1476

Have I peaked your interest? Please contact me at 242-727-9137 
or lauren@coldwellbankerbahamas.com if you have questions.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

    Great Harbour Cay is one of the northernmost islands in the Berry Island chain. It lies 120 miles east of South Florida and is easily reached by regularly scheduled air charters from West Palm Beach or Ft. Lauderdale. (or from Nassau, which only a 20 minute flight away)

   Real Estate on the island is still inexpensive! Example prices are 2 bedroom/2 bath Beachfront Villa-everything brand new-overlooking sea $229,000USD. A 17,000 sq ft beachfront lot is $300,000. Lots across the street from the beach: $40,000! Well maintained 3 bedroom home across the street from the beach- $320,000 USD.

  Great Harbour Cay is one of the SAFEST islands in the Bahamas . We have about 500 full time residents and over 200 "second home owners" which come and go throughout the year. There are 4 grocery stores, a credit union bank (no ATM), 2 hardware stores, a few small shops, 6 restaurants featuring Bahamian and American cuisine, a medical and dental clinic, hurricane protected 'Great Harbour Cay Marina', 9 hole golf course, tennis courts and an international airport.

   All year round the Great Harbour Cay offers warm waters, great visibility, warm weather (occasional winter cold fronts bring the temps down into the 60s), and natural beauty to bring visitors from around the world to enjoy the scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, swimming, shell hunting, fishing, or just relaxing. Great Harbour is known for its friendly people. They are always willing to help or assist visitors. Empty beaches, no traffic, and low crime make the island the perfect place to relax with family. There are no traffic lights on the island. Many residents drive golf carts. E-mail, fax, cell phones, high speed internet, and the latest technology can all be found here, but a laid back atmosphere ensures that both locals and visitors enjoy a peaceful and relaxing island.

   World famous Chub Cay Resort and Marina is just a 30 minute boat ride away. Other Berry Islands are worth a visit as well, such as Little Harbour Cay, with "Flo's Conch Bar" and Hoffman Cay, with it's incredible endless "Blue Hole".

   There is a terrific winter resident population which consists of retirees from mostly north eastern states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. They enjoy socializing at the "Pool Bar restaurant " or "Tamboo Club" in the evenings, trying their hand in numerous golf tournaments, attending cocktail parties, island hopping and much more.
We have an excellent full time trauma nurse on the island who has worked for "Doctors without Borders" in Russia and Africa. She has helped many of the older residents with falls and broken hips.
   Sapphire Aviation, which flies in almost daily from the West Palm Beach carrying up to 6 passengers, offers shopping services-Fax them your grocery list, and they will shop and bring your fresh groceries on the plane with them. They also offer mail services and will bring your online mail packages and the such. They will even help you with your state-side banking. Other flights service the island on a regular basis, as well. Gulfstream Airlines has flights from Ft. Lauderdale 3 times per week. (approx.$200 each way)
Tropic Air Charters also comes in weekly from Ft. Lauderdale. Cat Island Airways has two direct 20 minute flights per day from Nassau. ($150 R/T)
Weekly barge service from the US carries building supplies, furniture, plants, and more.

    Great Harbour is a wonderful place to relax. It is "low key", not the hustle and bustle of islands like Nassau. This makes this small, peaceful island a great place to escape from the fast paced, stressful life style back home.

   Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty and myself look forward to working with you and finding you a piece of our paradise. Please let me know how I can help you with anymore questions.    Thanks!
  Lauren Higgs
  Great Harbour Cay
  Berry Islands
  Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty
  242-727-9137
  lauren@coldwellbankerbahamas.com
  www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com