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Gently elevated in a quiet enclave of Gregory Town, the Artist’s Colony presides over the shimmering waters of Pitman’s Cove. This historic estate unfolds within a walled compound of lush, mature gardens, where palms, flowering fauna, and fruit-bearing trees create an atmosphere of serene seclusion and natural beauty. Signature Features • Elevated waterfront estate overlooking Pitman’s Cove • Four-bedroom main residence, each with ensuite, sitting area, and private patio • Extensive renovations including metal alloy roof and restored wood floors • Newly built chef’s kitchen with premium appliances and dual decks • Separate Great Cottage Room, ideal as an artist atelier or studio • Distinctive star-shaped living pavilion with terrace and sea views • Private access to the cove via terraced staircase • Designed by renowned architect Ray Nathaniels, student of Frank Lloyd Wright • Lush walled gardens with mature palms and fruit trees • Rich cultural legacy with notable past guests Main Residence The principal home offers four generously proportioned bedrooms, each thoughtfully appointed with its own ensuite bathroom, closet, sitting area, and private patio that captures sweeping views of the sea. The interiors have been meticulously restored, featuring elegant wood flooring, storm windows, and refined finishes complemented by high-end furnishings. Recent upgrades include a durable metal alloy roof, ensuring both longevity and peace of mind, while maintaining the home’s timeless architectural integrity. Kitchen At the heart of the home, the newly constructed chef’s kitchen is both functional and inviting. Anchored by a central island and outfitted with premium appliances, it seamlessly connects to dual wooden decks on either side. Sliding doors and storm windows frame tranquil garden and ocean vistas, allowing natural light and coastal breezes to enhance the culinary experience. Great Cottage Room A network of garden pathways leads to the Great Cottage Room, the original artist’s workspace. This distinctive pentagonal structure, complete with an ensuite bathroom, remains unrenovated, offering a rare opportunity to restore or reimagine the space. True to the estate’s creative heritage, it is ideally suited as an artist’s atelier, music studio, or private retreat. Living Pavilion & Outdoor Experience Closer to the water’s edge, a striking star-shaped structure serves as the estate’s living room. With its expansive terrace and uninterrupted sea views, it is a captivating setting for relaxation or entertaining. A nearby banyan tree provides natural shade, enhancing the tranquil ambiance. From here, a terraced staircase descends gracefully to the cove, inviting moments of sun-soaked leisure and refreshing swims in the crystalline waters. Grounds & Gardens Encircling the estate, the lush gardens are a defining feature, offering both beauty and privacy. Mature palms sway gently above flowering plants and fruit trees, creating a verdant sanctuary within the walled compound. Every pathway reveals a new perspective, blending cultivated elegance with the natural charm of the island landscape. Heritage & Provenance Originally conceived in the 1960s, the Artist’s Colony was designed by esteemed Bahamas-based architect Ray Nathaniels, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. Over the decades, it has welcomed an array of distinguished guests, including Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, President Jimmy Carter, and Denzel Washington. Lovingly and thoughtfully restored, the estate honors its architectural pedigree while embracing modern comforts. This exceptional property presents a rare convergence of history, artistry, and coastal living. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary or a uniquely positioned opportunity for boutique commercial development, the Artist’s Colony offers an extraordinary canvas upon which to create a legacy in one of Eleuthera’s most enchanting settings.

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a fully operational, income-producing waterfront hospitality destination in the heart of Fresh Creek, Andros. Big Bamboo is a well-established boutique retreat and vacation rental destination, set upon approximately 1.78 gated acres of prime waterfront along 210 feet of Fresh Creek's calm, protected estuary waters. Much like life on a quiet lake, the setting offers still, sheltered waters, and an easy, unhurried pace, here reimagined within a Bahamian Out Island landscape. A rare convergence of lifestyle, business income, and expansion potential, offered as a complete turnkey package for the business owner, and equally compelling as a private, multi-generational family compound. Signature Features ●Approximately 1.78 gated waterfront acres along the calm, protected estuary of Fresh Creek ●Established, income-producing hospitality business with 100% occupancy in peak season ●Two houses (six bedrooms total) plus a one-bedroom caretaker's cottage ●Offered fully furnished and equipped, including operational assets, water toys, a boat and a 14-passenger van ●Mature fruiting trees including mangos, rose apples, bananas, and breadfruit ●Extensive docking infrastructure including a 62-foot main dock, U-shaped boat slip, launching ramp, and jetties, 40 miles from Nassau ●Includes a seaplane moor for convenient arrivals and departures ●Proven draw for multi-generational families, anglers, eco-tourists, artists, and boaters ●Meaningful upside for expansion, retreat programming, and guided excursions Arrival & Accessibility Big Bamboo is exceptionally well connected. Andros Town International Airport sits roughly one mile away, with direct charter service via Maker's Air from South Florida and connections to Nassau and beyond. For a more seamless arrival, a dedicated seaplane moor sits approximately 200 feet from the main dock. By sea, Nassau is just 40 miles away, with a T-dock, a U-shaped boat slip, launching ramp, and protective jetties accommodating up to four boats. The Houses The property comprises two houses and a caretaker's cottage. Big Bamboo, the main residence, offers four bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests. Little Bamboo offers two bedrooms, a private pool, and sleeps up to four. Together the two residences accommodate up to twelve guests across two buildings, ideally suited to multi-generational families and groups seeking a whole-property experience. Grounds & Waterfront Amenities Life at Big Bamboo unfolds along the calm, protected waters of Fresh Creek, carrying the still, sheltered character of lake living within a Bahamian Out Island landscape. Two swimming pools, two private beaches, a hot tub, a fire pit, a dedicated outdoor grilling and bar area, and extensive tropical landscaping combine to create a resort-style environment that has drawn repeat visitors season after season. The T-dock adds a covered gazebo, water slide, and fish-cleaning station, a favourite gathering spot for guests of all ages. A Turnkey Business Opportunity Big Bamboo is offered as a complete turnkey operation, inclusive of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational assets. With 100% peak season occupancy and an 80% repeat guest and referral rate, the business has been built on reputation and word of mouth rather than platform dependency. A generator, fuel storage tanks, and a fully equipped on-site workshop ensure complete operational independence. Andros Island & Lifestyle Appeal Andros is celebrated worldwide for its bonefishing flats, blue holes, pristine beaches, the world's third-largest barrier reef, and extraordinary, untouched natural beauty, widely recognised as one of The Bahamas' premier eco-tourism destinations.