Description

This wonderful estate home, set on 10 acres in Privateer’s Bay on the island of Great Camanoe, is full of charm and character. Built with no expense spared in the late ‘60s for Dr. Upjohn of the Upjohn Pharmaceutical family, it has been loved and cared for by the current owners who have maintained and improved what is a truly special property.

Both the main and guest house are built almost entirely from local stone. They are cleverly positioned in such a way that the ocean and island views from both are simply breath taking. Yet complete privacy is assured as both are nestled amongst the mature and beautiful trees and gardens.

The main house consists of three bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen, and Great Room which leads on to a large covered terrace. A delightful home for entertaining, the current owners throw a Christmas party which is an event not to be missed by the other 26 or so residents of Privateer’s Bay. It is rumoured that an Interior Designer friend of Jackie Kennedy’s had a hand in the finishes. The occasional very ornate fixture and fitting suggests this may well be true. Behind the main house in a very private spot, a hot tub has been installed which may sound a little strange in the Caribbean but just imagine soaking there on a clear December evening with the moonlight bouncing off the ocean and the stars twinkling above…not so strange perhaps.

The Guest Cottage is set a discreet distance from the main house, a short stroll through the gardens. First reaction to this lovely little structure…why would you need any more than this? The scale of the cottage, featuring one bedroom, one bathroom, lounge and kitchenette with gorgeous outdoor shower – just right. Views…stunning.

Another short stroll from the Guest Cottage brings you to a little beach and a private swim dock. The dock is 120’ long, just enough to get you beyond beautiful “Diamond Reef” into swimmable waters. In fact the property boasts about 1000’ of ocean front.

On to more practical matters. The property includes two workshops and a studio, two generators, bathrooms for staff, a desalination plant capable of producing 2000 gallons of water a day and over 100,000 gallons of cistern. Installing a pool if necessary therefore would pose no problem. Wheeled transport includes a classic 1974 Land Rover; 1993 Subaru Van; and a 2008 Yahama large tire Golf Cart. Floating transport includes a 26' Glacier Bay power catamaran with twin Honda engines, a 17' Whaler with a 50hp 4 stroke Evinrude and a 1/2 share in a 17' Whaler work boat with a 70hp 2 stroke Evinrude. The property is being sold furnished.