Russell Island/Spanish Wells
Eleuthera, Bahamas
4bd/3 bath – 2500 sqft
125′ shoreline – 45′ deep water dock
$ 1,950,000 US Dollars
Escape the traffic and stress in a place where you and your family can once again live life at a slower pace. This beautiful two story villa is uniquely perched on a rugged coral cliff directly above the azure sea. Observe multicolored tropical fish swimming forty feet below the gracefully cantilevered deck, or let your eyes wander to the stunning views of crystal-clear, turquoise waters and distant islands. Lushly landscaped, this elegant home is secluded on 125 feet of shoreline on tranquil deep water.
Enjoy overlooking Royal Island and living only 3 miles from the ultra exclusive Royal Island Bahamas Resort, a residential resort community offering unprecedented amenities including Montage Resort, spa, multiple award winning restaurants, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course that is ranked in the national and international Top-100 list.
Dining On Deck
The 750 square foot deck spans the entire back of the home and provides a commanding view of the sea. Sea Cliff was built facing south in order to take advantage of the refreshing trade winds all year long. Dine amongst the palm tree tops during the day, or romantically under the stars at night.
Living Room
Furnishings are in the British Classic style. Italian porcelain tile flooring is throughout the entire home. Enjoy spectacular water views from every room.
Dining Room
This open floor plan lends to the casual “Island” way of life. Entertaining is easy and carefree either indoors or out.
Dining Room and Kitchen
Kitchen
This chef’s kitchen is the focal point of the home and features custom glass tile by Oceanside. This designer tile is manufactured to imitate the translucent green beach glass so prized by beachcombers. Equipped with Kitchen Aid 36” gourmet 6 burner gas cook top with built-in convection oven, Kitchen Aid Superba whisper quiet dishwasher, 25 cu ft refrigerator. Custom cabinets by Omega complete the look.
Master Bedroom
Imagine awakening to a breathtaking view of the sea. Take an early morning swim in your own backyard.
Bedroom two is paneled with tongue in groove cypress and opens onto its own private bath.
Lower Level Guest Suite
The 3rd and 4th bedrooms are downstairs and boast their own private sitting room and entertainment center. The entertainment area is equipped with a TV, dishes, cutlery, microwave and coffee maker for a late snack or a cup of fresh coffee.
Sitting area of guest suite with spectacular views of the sea with its own private porch.
3rd Bedroom is secluded on the lower floor with captivating views of the sea.
4th Bedroom sleeps two with twin bed and trundle – perfect for children or overflow guests. Bright with great sea views.
Front Entrance
Sea Cliff’s property is quiet and secluded with ENDLESS SUNSETS.
Floor Plan
Entry Level
From the terraced forecourt, stroll through the lush tropical plants to the wide inviting front porch. Tantalizing views of turquoise waters lure you through the double French doors and across the light and spacious great room to the far side of the home.
Great Room: (37.5 X 30)
Living Room: Attractive impact resistant French doors span the entire wall and provide an unparalleled view of the sea. The home is elegantly decorated in the British Classic style, and the tropical décor surpasses your expectations. High ceilings of tongue in groove cypress are complemented by oversized crown molding and baseboards and designer window treatments. Italian porcelain tile flooring, British Classic entertainment center, 32” screen TV, satellite and cable TV. The room opens into the dining room or lures you onto the covered open air deck with soaring ceilings and cupola.
Dining room: Overlooking the sea, this room opens onto the deck through beautiful impact resistant French doors. This airy and spacious room boasts a large rectangular table that seats 8 comfortably with a spectacular view of the water.
Kitchen: (23 X 11) This chef’s kitchen is everything a cook could wish for. This room is the focal point of the home and features custom glass tile by Oceanside. This designer tile is manufactured to imitate the translucent green beach glass so prized by beachcombers. Iridescent and amazingly durable (it is floor rated), it refracts the sun’s rays in a subtle array of colors. The kitchen is equipped with a Kitchen Aid 36” gourmet 5 burner gas cook top with built-in convection oven, 25 cu ft refrigerator, Kitchen Aid Superba whisper quiet dishwasher and microwave. Custom maple cabinets by Omega, Italian porcelain tile flooring, oversized crown molding and baseboards. The kitchen also boasts a built-in desk with solid oak desktop with connections for telephone and high speed internet cable.
Library: The library alcove features custom made book shelves which extend from floor to ceiling allowing ample room for your book collection.
Master Bedroom: Awake every morning to a breathtaking view of shining turquoise waters. Tongue in groove cypress paneled walls completes the tropical look with a platform bed that features built in drawers for storage. Linen closet with ample storage. Hunter Classic ceiling fan, high ceilings and oversized crown molding and baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring. Private deck area overlooks the sea.
Master Bathroom: There is a full bathtub with shower, designer glass mosaic tile of aqua blues highlight the room. Oversized crown molding and baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring.
Bedroom Two: This tropically decorated room features tongue in groove cypress paneled walls, platform bed with sea grass baskets for storage, linen closet with ample storage, Hunter Classic ceiling fan, high ceilings and oversized crown molding and baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring.
Bathroom Two: Tiled shower enclosure, custom cabinet tastefully accented with glass mosaic tile of tropical colors, oversized crown molding, and baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring.
Lower Level Guest Suite
Bedroom Three: Secluded on the lower floor with captivating views of the sea, this tropically decorated room boasts British Classic style furnishings, tongue in groove cypress paneled walls, crown molding, large baseboards, and Italian porcelain tile flooring and opens through the sitting room onto a private tiled porch overlooking the sea.
Bathroom Three: Completes the guest suite on the lower level. With a tiled shower enclosure, custom cabinet decorated with iridized glass mosaic tile, crown molding, baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring.
Sitting Room: This serves as a private area for your guests or family. Recline on the designer sofa and through the wide French doors you may observe boats sailing the aquamarine waters. The entertainment area is equipped with a television, dishes, cutlery, microwave and coffee maker for a late snack or a cup of fresh coffee. This room with its tongue in groove cypress paneled walls, crown molding, large baseboards and Italian porcelain tile flooring connects the two bedrooms on the lower level.
Bedroom Four: Is adorable with its Cottage Style furnishings and twin bed with trundle which sleeps two. Tongue in groove cypress paneled walls, crown molding, baseboards, Italian porcelain tile flooring. This room exudes charm, and is just right for children, grand children, or even a study which looks out on the sea.
Upper Deck
The 750 square foot cantilevered deck is poised a commanding 40 feet above sea level and is one of the highlights of the home. With French doors opening onto the deck, it affords every room sweeping views of the sea and allows for easy outdoor living and entertaining. The covered portion of the deck has soaring ceilings and an open cupola that admits ocean breezes for comfort even on the hottest days. Enjoy dining on deck all year long, day or night. Low level rope lighting makes for extremely romantic dining under the stars. Dining table and chairs of solid teak plus ample deck chairs are in place for you to enjoy cocktails at sunset and watch for the elusive Green Flash.
Lower Porch
This 225 square foot covered lower porch tiled with outdoor porcelain tile serves the two lower bedrooms and guest sitting room. This area allows your guests to have their morning coffee in seclusion outside overlooking the sea. When you finish your refreshing morning swim, you will find the outdoor shower conveniently located close to the upper and lower areas of the home.
Deep Water Dock
45 foot deep water dock accommodates a 6 foot draft for all your water toys!
Interior Inclusions and Special Features
- 2500 square foot turnkey home (under air) and over 950 square feet of decking and porch, 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths fully furnished with British Classic style furnishings; sleeps 8 people comfortably.
- Designer Oceanside custom glass kitchen countertop tile
- Designer custom kitchen cabinets made of solid maple by Omega
- Built-in desk with solid oak desktop
- Kitchen Aid Superba whisper quiet dishwasher, Gourmet 5 burner gas cook-top, electric built-in convection oven
- Italian porcelain tile flooring throughout the entire home
- Dade County approved impact resistant windows and doors by CGI throughout the entire home
- Central A/C and heat throughout entire home
- Custom window treatments
- 1 ¾ ” heavy plantation style solid sound-proof doors throughout
- Custom built-in floor to ceiling book cases in library
- Designer glass mosaic tile accents in all bathrooms
- Designer driftwood living room lights
- Pantry with ample shelving for dry goods and canned goods
- Laundry room with Whirlpool super capacity washer and dryer
- R-30 attic floor insulation
Exterior Site Features
Site: Sea Cliff sits perched on solid rock 35 feet above sea level (safely above any storm surge) on 125 feet of shoreline. This commanding view sets this property apart from all others! The property is tropically landscaped with mature plants on ¼ plus acre.
- Waterfront – 125 feet of shoreline
- Concrete seawall
- CBS (concrete block stucco) construction interior and exterior walls for hurricane and fire protection
- Fiberglass shingles with storm resistant Acry-Tech roof treatment
- Dade county approved impact resistant windows and doors throughout entire home by CGI
- Reverse osmosis water maker. This fully automated unit produces 1500 gallons of fresh water per day
- 10,000 gallon rainwater cistern
- 45 foot deep water dock which will accommodate a 6 foot draft. Plenty of room for all your water toys!
- Privacy wall and terraced front forecourt with professional landscaping
- Custom hand made heavy duty cypress hurricane shutters for additional protection
- Fully enclosed yard with ornamental fencing to match deck railing
- Detached CBS (concrete block stucco) garage
- Concrete garden shed for lawn mower and garden tools
- Exterior lighting
- A variety of trees, tropical plants, and many mature coconut palms
- Cable and satellite TV, High speed cable internet connection
- Snorkeling with tropical fish in your own backyard
- Grocery stores, bakery, doctor, pharmacy and gas only one mile away
This turnkey home has everything you need to start your new life in a tropical paradise!
$1,950,000 U.S. Dollars
All About The Bahamas
Spanish Wells/ Russell Island is much more than a fishing and diving paradise – it offers you and your family a chance to travel to a bygone era where there is no crime, no traffic, families are close, and neighbors know and help one another without foregoing the amenities of modern life. This is a small island where you and your family can once again live life at a slower pace. Children can swim and explore without fear and you can stroll the beaches on moonlit nights. Share with your family such old fashioned pleasures as fish fries, picnics on tiny cays and snorkeling with tropical fish in your own backyard.
The Bahamas begin only 50 miles east of Miami and consist of more than 700 islands sprinkled over 250,000 square miles of crystal clear waters. Coral reefs and acres of grassy shallows team with fish, sea birds, turtles and even migrating whales.
Eleuthera lies 200 miles east of Florida and120 miles north of the Tropic of Cancer and is known for it’s world class sport fishing, diving and pineapples.
Spanish Wells is only a one hour direct flight from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, and is serviced by Continental Airlines or a variety of other charter airlines.
