Even 007, aka the late Scottish actor Sean Connery, couldn’t resist shacking up along the pristine beaches of Lyford Cay, an exclusive gated community with access to an 18-hole golf course and members-only club at the western tip of New Providence Island in the Bahamas, where an all-but-brand-new resort-like home just hit the market for $24.5 million via Philip Hillier and Anya Mousis of HGC Christie’s International Real Estate.
The Rainbow Road abode, completed in 2024, sits past a private, grass-paved driveway flanked by sunlit palm trees and sprawls out over approximately 10,000 square feet with eight bedrooms and bathrooms. Along with a serene entry courtyard, outdoor amenities include a 90-foot infinity-edge pool overlooking a 2,000-square-foot dock that extends over the canal.
The spacious great room spills out to the swimming pool and dock.
HGC Christie’s International Real Estate
Natural materials ranging from travertine floors to wood panel ceilings present themselves in the airy foyer. Just beyond, multiple reception areas with soaring ceilings include a formal sitting room and the family and dining rooms. Backlit, built-in shelving punctuates the living room with tall sliding doors that open to the rear of the home, and its open blueprint makes the chef’s kitchen easily accessible nearby with a massive island, breakfast bar seating, and a host of modern appliances.
RELATED: What It’s Really Like to Buy a Private Island
The tranquil formal sitting room lies beneath a vaulted wood-clad ceiling with direct access to the pool, while the separate dining room comfortably seats 10 or more next to an eye-catching mural featuring pink flamingoes and a wet bar with a green-hued stone countertop.
Lush tropical landscaping serves as the verdant backdrop to the open-air terrace gazebo.
HGC Christie’s International Real Estate
Three bedrooms are featured in a dedicated guest wing on the main floor, while four others span the upper level, including the primary suite that comprises two dressing rooms and terraces, as well as a private sitting room. A one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance is the eighth accommodation; it is suitable for guests or staff.
Other highlights that add to the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle include a wine cellar, a mudroom, and a two-car and golf cart garage, while the terrace gazebo is perfect for sunset viewings. A bar is built into the al fresco poolside space with ample room for lounging, next to the outdoor kitchen and Wolf grill. Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.
Click here for more photos of the Bahamas residence.
HGC Christie’s International Real Estate
Authors
-
Demetrius Simms