How much island will £35 million get you? These photos of a breathtaking piece of paradise for sale in the Bahamas provide the answer…
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It’s called Royal Island and it’s up for sale for a king’s ransom.
But these breathtaking images show that you get a substantial piece of paradise for your money.
Royal Island is a 430-acre private oasis in the Bahamas – located off Russell Island in the North Eleuthera district – and is for sale with Vladi private islands for an eye-watering $45 million (£35 million).
Notable features include white sandy beaches lined with palm trees, a natural harbour, a turnkey resort and approved plans for an 18-hole golf course.
Accommodations on site, the listing shows, include five luxury one-bedroom beachfront villas with large wraparound terraces, plus a welcome center complete with spa rooms and a gym, a restaurant/bar building and a guest house near the main buildings. Vladi Private Islands adds: ‘All community buildings have extensive wrap-around verandas and both overlook the beaches and a beautiful oval-shaped swimming pool.’
Scroll down and be dazzled by the photos of this royally captivating island.
Royal Island covers 430 hectares and includes “beautiful beaches, high altitudes, a large natural harbor and a turnkey private resort,” says Vladi Private Islands, charged with selling it
‘In 2007, Royal Island was approved for a large marina in the natural harbour, next to an 18-hole golf course,’ says the property advert, which adds: ‘These approvals can be used or adapted to create an incredible private island . refuge’
All community buildings on the island feature ‘expansive wrap-around verandas’ and overlook both the beaches and a ‘beautiful oval-shaped swimming pool’ (pictured)
Royal Island is located in the Bahamas, approximately 40 miles northeast of Nassau and just a 15-minute boat ride from North Eleuthera, which has an international airport
The island is for sale for no less than 45 million dollars. The asking price also includes five one-bedroom luxury beachfront villas at Melanie Beach, pictured
Any potential new owner could take advantage of the island’s welcome center, “complete with spa rooms and a gym,” as well as the Melanie Beach Club, which consists of a restaurant-bar and large lounge area. Both buildings are pictured above
The island’s current offering is “excellent for private gatherings,” the property listing claims. Pictured: the bunk suite, which is furnished with bunk beds and can accommodate four children
With the current layout of the island, guests enjoy a “customized experience with a world-class private chef.” Pictured: The king-size bed and lounge area of one of the five beachfront villas at Melanie Beach
This image shows the gym included in the sale. The price tag also includes a private catamaran and security services
Royal Island is “the only island in the market with approvals for both a golf course and a marina,” according to Vladi Private Islands, which says it is “well priced” in the market. Pictured: The living area of the Harbor House private guest house, which consists of a double bedroom with a queen-size bed and a ‘spacious’ king-size room