Property in Abaco, Bahamas - SOLD Manjack Cay Abaco Real Estate

If you are seeking a life closer to the beauty and majesty of nature, to the ocean and all its bounty, striving to live sustainably and off the land, this property is your dream come true. This is an ideal place to develop family run, eco-tourism based excursions. This eco-friendly, solar-powered estate offers all you need for self-sustained living. The property comprises a main house, separate guest cottage, outbuildings including a large workshop, garden shed and boat house, 3 docks and a boat ramp. The grounds are a breathtaking paradise with raised organic vegetable beds, and a myriad of citrus varieties, tropical fruits, berries, and even a small vineyard.

The main house is 2,500 sq. ft. with stunning custom details and gorgeous handcrafted woodwork. There is a cozy master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets. The master bath has a spacious indoor/outdoor shower crafted of native stone opening on to the orchid garden. Upstairs is a large open loft. Prepare meals from your garden in the full kitchen with an adjoining pantry, and an air-conditioned wine cellar. The vaulted cypress ceilings and walls of French doors open onto a wraparound porch making the most of the cooling ocean breeze. This well-suited, island-style home is designed to take in the beauty of the surrounding waters and lovely gardens. While relaxing on your porch, tame native birds join you, as you watch the sun rise and set over the beautiful Bahamian waters. There is a lovely one bed/one bath, waterfront guest cottage with full kitchen, plus sleeping loft. Watch the sunrise over the water from bed or from the breezy front porch. This cottage will bring in a great rental income and there is ample room to expand.

Nestled on a high bluff overlooking a protected anchorage to the south and an expansive estuary to the east with the Atlantic Ocean beyond. This estate boasts nearly 5 acres of elevated, well-developed, landscaped, and forested land adjoining a secluded coconut palm-lined beach. The island is sparsely populated, and all homes here are off the grid. Manjack Cay has an extensive mangrove creek system, a part of which terminates at the back of the property, in the Turtle Pond, containing over 300’ of shore with a sheltered dock and boat ramp. This saltwater creek supports sea turtles, bonefish, spotted eagle rays, and many species of fish. It is excellent for paddle boarding or kayaking and Bonefishing. Miles of sugar sand beach wrap around the island and a short walk will bring you to the most beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach with a thriving coral reef just offshore.

You will enjoy the privacy and unspoiled natural beauty of Manjack but its proximity to the neighboring island of Green Turtle Cay means you are never far away from any conveniences you may seek. Green Turtle is a quaint, historic village known for its above average amenities and resort facilities. The community, just a 10-minute boat ride away, has a great school, several stores, restaurants, beautiful boutique hotels and marinas. Island hopping throughout the Abaco chain of islands is a favorite past-time of visitors and locals alike. There are several small island communities within an hour’s boat ride, each offering its own micro culture, excellent restaurants, bars, and incredible beaches. An adventure awaits around every bend, but you will always enjoy returning to the peace and tranquility of your home base.

This ideal family estate is an excellent location for the development of a bonefishing/eco-lodge. Abaco has 2 international airports and is only 150 miles from FL. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It is known as the boating capital of the Bahamas attracting anglers and the yachting community from around the world.