Main house

Arguably the finest new house in Triana Shores on Harbour Island, with 110ft (34 m) of spectacular ocean frontage along the soft pink sandy beach. La Palmeraie Villa 2 extends to some 11,736 ft2 (1,090 m2) and is a ‘turnkey’ contemporary beachfront property on Harbour Island, facing immediately onto the famous beautiful 3-mile-long pink sand beach and incredible turquoise Bahamian waters.

Accessed from a quiet, sandy lane, arrival is via golf cart to the house with an electric sliding gate. Wide, stone steps create an impressive sense of arrival and lead up to the first floor and the main entrance, with double glass doors opening to the incredible double height open plan living room and dining area. The space feels clean and light, with a wonderful contrast between the interiors and the colours of the ocean beyond. Outside, there is a wide decked and grass area around the heated infinity pool. Steps lead down to a beach hut and the beach with private tiki umbrellas. There are few more beautiful places to relax or entertain in such a private haven, right on the wide, family friendly beach and overlooking the ocean.

Tall hurricane impact glass doors and windows provide spectacular uninterrupted ocean and beach views as well as give inside-outside access to the covered terraces and decking. It is a simply spectacular setting, even from inside, with the elevation giving the impression of floating on the shoreline. From the living room is an excellent fully fitted kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel finishes and built-in appliances. The kitchen opens to the living room and has floor to ceiling glass doors which open onto the covered kitchen breakfast terrace and pool area beyond.

On the second floor there is a quite superb principal bedroom suite, facing east for the sunrise, with a large walk-in wardrobe and a gorgeous big bathroom. This magnificent suite has some of the best beach views on Harbour Island, with a full lateral, triple aspect, 180-degree ocean view from north to south along the beach and a large private balcony. There are also two further bedroom suites with balconies facing inland towards the sunset. On the first floor, there are four perfectly appointed bedroom suites with walk-in wardrobes. Two-bedroom suites face inland with private balconies and two open onto the terrace and pool area, overlooking the beach and the ocean.

On the garden level, is a home theatre, game room and gym and a self-contained apartment for staff or guests (accessible from outside), with an open-plan living room and kitchen area, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a large garage, plus the laundry and other storage areas. A spiral staircase leads up to a 1,500 ft2 (139 m2) rooftop deck, with a 365-degree vista over the island, back toward Eleuthera and along the beach. Whether at sunrise or for the famous Harbour Island sunsets, this is a magical position for relaxing, or entertaining, with a fully fitted outdoor kitchen, sitting and dining areas and a hot tub and outdoor shower. A realm where dreams meet reality in the embrace of the turquoise Bahamian waters.

The villa is equipped with cutting-edge reverse osmosis water filtration systems and boasts solar-powered electricity, underscoring its commitment to sustainable living.