Monday, July 11, 2011

Brac - Beachfront home & apartments

Jennifer Bay, Cayman Brac
Jennifer Bay Beachfront home & apartments  Virtual Tour
Cayman Brac or The Brac as it is known colloquially is the second largest of three Caribbean islands that make up the Cayman Islands. Just 12 miles long with an average width of 1 mile it offers a quintessential Caribbean island lifestyle of peace & tranquility & is an unspoilt nature lover's paradise a perfect place to buy real estate especially a second home. This delightful oceanfront home is located on the quiet south coast of Cayman Brac & will appeal to a variety of purchasers. Situated on over three quarters of an acre of land the property enjoys 65ft of ocean front, the main residence a well built, elevated & spacious three bedroom home overlooks the Caribbean Sea and then to the inland side of the property across the road there are two income producing apartments making this property ideal for buyers looking to combine a lifestyle choice with income to offset costs. The main property is set back from the road & enjoys the privacy & colour afforded by lush tropical landscaping, the home is set out with an open plan design with a formal living area & dining room adjacent to a sitting room which leads into the well appointed kitchen, complete with granite counter tops, stainless steal appliances & wooden cabinetry. To the rear of the property is a shaded patio area ideal for alfresco dining, catching the breeze & enjoying the ocean views. The large master bedroom has its own access to the patio & enjoys sea views; it has a commodious walk-in closet, as well as an ensuite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms and closets. There is also a separate utility room. The two income producing properties across the road are each well appointed 1bedroom apartments & well suited to the local rental market or as vacation rentals. Brac (Gaelic for Bluff) was named after & is well known for its spectacular Bluff which runs along the greater part of the islands centre line rising to a height of around one hundred & fifty feet creating spectacular scenery as well as an incredible vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding area, it is also home to much flora & fauna & provides an ideal habitat for the Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae, which commonly breed in this area. Cayman Brac also provides world class diving with visibility regularly at around 100ft & more than 50 dive sites divers have plenty to fill the day. One of Cayman Brac boasts the only dive-able Russian warship in the Western Hemisphere the MV Capt. Keith Tibbetts was intentionally sunk in 1996 as an artificial reef. The Brac has 11 sites that are accessible by shore including Charlie's Reef on the north side of the island. The island also provides rock climbing, trails for nature lovers & caves for exploring, at its heart though Cayman Brac is warm, welcoming place of relaxation.

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