Description
Gently elevated in a quiet part of the quaint settlement of Gregory Town, the Artist's Colony sits majestically over the sparkling waters of Pitmann's Cove. This historical estate is nestled amongst beautiful lush gardens with mature palms, flowering fauna and fruit bearing trees creating a private garden paradise within a walled compound. The main building on the property offers four spacious bedrooms each with its own bathroom, closet, sitting area and patio with stunning views of the sea. All extensively renovated with metal alloy roof, restored wood floors, storm windows and high end fixtures and furnishings. Newly built chef's kitchen has a wooden deck on both sides, center island, premium appliances, storm windows and sliding doors with views of the gardens and sea. Pathways lead you to the Great Cottage Room, the original Artist's Work Room a pentagonal building with ensuite bathroom not yet renovated. An ideal space for artist atelier or music studio true to the property's heritage. The final building is located closer to the sea, a star shaped structure being the living room of the estate with terrace and sea views and nearby banyon tree providing ample shade. A terraced staircase leads you down to the sea where you can bask in the sun and enjoy refreshing swims in the cove. Originally conceived in the 1960s the Artist's Colony was designed by the famous Bahamas based architect, Ray Nathaniels, a former student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Over the years the Artist's Colony has hosted many notable guests including Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, President Jimmy Carter and Denzel Washington. Sympathetically and lovingly renovated to a very high standard with designer furnishings and great attention to detail this compound is ideal for further commercial development or simply a private estate. Your paradise awaits!
