If December is all about being home for the holidays, then January provides a sharp contrast. Many people want to get away, starting their year with a rejuvenating, post-holiday trip to sandy beaches or powerdry mountains. If you’re craving an island escape but are stuck in frigid weather, this Bahamas villa up for sale fully furnished offers divine eye-candy.
Priced at $10.9 million, the four-bedroom haven sits within the exclusive community of Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club, which many A-listers love. Famous past and present homeowners there reportedly include Tom Brady, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, and Zac Brown. With such a pedigree, it should come as no shock that Baker’s Bay has a long list of luxe amenities. Exceptional beaches, three restaurants, a golf course, and a world-class spa are on the menu.
However, this listing is most enticing particularly for its colorful, island-inspired panache. The interiors are the vision of acclaimed designer Andrew Howard, whose signature Southern style of traditional meets whimsical works flawlessly in this locale. Howard brought in hand-painted palm wallpaper by Charleston artist Robert Shelton and bold hues as vivid as the colors found in coral reefs or mangroves to create a breathtaking sense of place. It’s technically organic since the lively palette wonderfully reflects the location, but not in that California-clean, minimalist way that makes everything beige.
Indeed, you can’t help but feel invigorated by island charm when touring this lively 2,700-square-foot villa. And, best of all, everything can stay exactly as Howard decorated it for the new owner. There are furnishings by BDDW and Southerland, lighting from Urban Electric and Jamb London, textiles from Zak + Fox and Pierre Frey textiles, and more.
From the ocean-blue bunk room to the vaulted great room—which leads out to the sumptuous covered patio, saltwater pool and hot tub, and firepit—this residence is also a dream for hosting. The only problem may be getting guests to leave.
Craig Klinger of Baker’s Bay Real Estate holds the listing.