We'll update this page when we catch our breadth. But, for now, a few pics to pique your interest.
Rose Island (Paradise Island, Bahamas) Lot Specs
Lot Size / Elevation
1.081 Acres / 52 Feet High
Depth / Waterfront
460 Feet / 207 Feet (Total)
Sidebar of Note
Property runs "sea to sea" (so no roads -- ever, nada)
Pic of the South Side
The south side is very steep and is largely composed of brush covered coral rock and limestone. Bahamians who put docks on this side usually cut a ramp into the mountain or, at the very least, carve some non-intrusive steps into the mountainside. We plan to respect the natural beauty of the land as much as possible.
Climbing this part of the island is, bluntly put, terrifying. The slope is around 60 degrees, coral rock formations cut your hands like knives, and the ocean is below you with no easy way of climbing back out should that unexpected plunge happen.
Pic of the Crest (Hill Top)
The crest (middle) of the lot is around 100' feet in from the south
side with about 360' to the beach on the north side of the island. This view shows the
eastern end of Rose Island as it curves away from Paradise Island/Nassau. The slope of the
other side of the island is much gentler so this is definitely the far better
access point. 
We plan to put a house down on the crest to catch the trade winds (no need for air conditioning) as well as the 360 degree views of the water.
The pic doesn't do justice to the incredible color of the water... but you can catch a glimpse of it on the left side of this photo if you squint really hard.
Elevations at this site are a truly remarkable 50 feet! (For the Bahamas this is some MAJOR elevation which safeguards a house and its occupants from hurricanes, storm surges, etc.) An added plus are the views as this lot is sited on one of the highest bluffs on Rose Island.
In the summer, the trade winds blow from the south east. In the winter, the winds shift and blow from the north west. By siting a house on top of the cliff, its occupants would benefit from wherever the winds are blowing.
Pics of the Cove Beach
The other side of the property fronts a combination rocky shoreline and sandy cove. This is a unique combination and has neat visual contrast.
This pic (below) shows part of the sandy cove as it runs up to the
rocky shoreline. In the distance is Atlantis on Paradise Island. Sorry for the dark
shadows but, as you can see from the earlier photos above, these pics were actually taken
on an overcast day. Imagine the water colour with a cloudless sky!
Views Out to Green Cay
Below is a picture of Green Cay which is located just off our beach. It's reportedly uninhabited and is absolutely gorgeous. There are a few other cays in the distance that can easily be attained by small boat.
Ode to the Lovely Conch
While just sitting on the beach, I noticed this cracked conch that had come ashore with the tide. Thought it was so cool that it has come back home with us. In case you didn't know, Bahamians cook conch in more ways than you can count! During our first trip to the Bahamas, we had conch fritters, conch salad, seared conch (raw conch "cooked" in lime juice very much like ceviche), conch burgers, conch chowder, and cracked conch!
What does the future hold for our little slice of heaven? Stay tuned...
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