Ultra-wealthy set sights on private islands as they seek isolation to escape Covid-19 ravaging the world Cheryl Arcibalcheryl.arcibal@scmp.com Knight Frank is the agent for a 20-acre private island in the Exumas, Bahamas. The island, which has an asking price of US$35 million, comes with a 6,500 square feet residence. Photo: Handout
Global inquiries for private islands have doubled over the past year and the trend is likely to continue as the super-rich seek to isolate themselves from the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world, but preferences are changing.
While privacy and exclusivity remain the main criteria, the world s ultra-wealthy want to be close but not too close to a mainland for quick and reliable access to medical facilities in case of an emergency, according to property brokers dealing exclusively in the segment.
A private tropical island and house in the Bahamas, with 20 acres of land, 1.3 acres of waterfront and two beaches plus some major celebrity cachet has hit the market for $35 million.
The property, named L’île d’Anges, meaning Isle of Angels, lies in the Exumas island chain in crystal-clear waters and features a 6,500-square-foot house a stone’s throw from its beaches, lush, wild vegetation and palm groves. The island went on sale with Knight Frank on Monday.
The island’s white-stucco mansion lies on its highest part and resembles an Ibizan farmhouse fused with local Bahamian elements. It has an imposing Mediterranean front facade with an observation bell tower and sweeping sea views. It is formed of eight linked “pods” with pitched, thatched roofs, set around an inner courtyard garden. Its rooms have high ceilings and flow out onto loggias and lush gardens, according to the listing photos.
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The property, named L île d Anges, meaning Isle of Angels, lies in the Exumas island chai.
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The property, named L île d Anges, meaning Isle of Angels, lies in the Exumas island chai.
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A private tropical island and house in the Bahamas, with 20 acres of land, 1.3 acres of waterfront and two beaches plus some major celebrity cachet has hit the market for US$35 million.
The property, named L’île d’Anges, meaning Isle of Angels, lies in the Exumas island chain in crystal-clear waters and features a 6,500-square-foot house a stone’s throw from its beaches, lush, wild vegetation and palm groves. The island went on sale with Knight Frank on Monday.