| Region | Bahamas, Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Price | US $16,000,000 |
| Status | Off the market |
| Size | 600 acres |
| Location | Berry Islands |
Bonds Cay
Bahamas, Caribbean
http://www.privateislandsonline.com/bondscbbh.htm
| Region | Bahamas, Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Price | US $16,000,000 |
| Status | Off the market |
| Size | 600 acres |
| Location | Berry Islands |
Bonds Cay is situated in the north-central Bahamas in an area known as the Berry Islands ( Latitude 25 degrees 45 minutes North and 77 degrees 50 minutes West). The east coast of Florida is approximately 125 miles due west and the main shipping lane of the Northwest Providence Channel lies immediately off shore to the east.
The island comprises a total of 600 (+/-) acres and is approximately 3 miles long and 1/2 mile wide at its widest point. It is completely undeveloped and features three salt pond lakes, one of which could be opened up to the sea to form a lovely-protected marina harbour.
The island features 5 major beaches. At the southern end there are two beautiful beaches forming a small bay with water depth of 15 -18 feet shallowing to 12 feet on the western end.
Approximately midway along the eastern side of the island, there are two stretches of beach and rock mixed with good elevations making this location ideal for residential building sites.
The highest elevation on the island (66 feet) is located at the extreme northern end where there is a very private cove beach.
Bonds Cay has the potential to support a large-scale development including an airstrip of 4,500 - 5,000 feet. as well as other support facilities.
The nearest international airports are on New Providence (Nassau), 50 miles to the south east and Freeport, Grand Bahama, approximately 90 miles to the north. There are regional airports with Bahamas Customs and Immigration at both Great Harbour Cay, 15 miles to the north and Chubb Cay, 10 miles to the southwest. There is a private airstrip on the adjacent island of Little Whale Cay that can accommodate small aircraft.
Hospital facilities are located in Nassau and there is a small medical clinic at Great Harbour Cay. The US Coast Guard frequently performs medical evacuations from cruise ships in this area.
Transportation to Bonds Cay is by boat, float plane or helicopter. Visiting yachtsman frequently anchor in the many fine anchorages located along the western shore of the island.
