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to the main level, solar-roll blinds throughout, European doors, windows, hardware, fixtures and fittings, heated tiled floors in dressing room and bathrooms - plus custom-made furnishings offered separately for sale to the successful purchaser.
This breathtaking oceanfront executive home in Southampton is offered for sale by Joy Lusher Real Estate Ltd. Located on the South Shore, “Three Diamonds” is nestled on the cliffs and affords maximum privacy taking full advantage of the stunning views! Featuring every amenity for luxurious living, this home was renovated to the highest standards in 2005 and includes a security system, central air conditioning/heating system, a full load generator, stereo speaker system throughout, custom kitchen, remote controlled garage door, spacious elevator down
Manicured gardens are graced by Bermuda stone walls and flag-stone pathways. Stairs lead to the covered entrance or use the alternative access from the garage in your private elevator which will take you to the main level. Comprising: an elegant foyer with high ceilings and an interior ‘waterfall’, study/4th bedroom; powder room, custom kitchen with Miele appliances, breakfast area with custom leather banquette seating, dining room, enormous living room with fireplace, deep terrace accessed by all main rooms, spacious master bedroom with private balcony, walk-in closet and full bathroom en suite! Downstairs are two guest bedrooms, a beautiful guest bathroom, kitchenette and laundry. This truly spectacular home is offered for sale to Bermudian purchasers only and is realistically priced to sell at $3.1 million!
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Island Property News is published by Property News Limited P.O. Box 3315, Hamilton HMPX
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Acorn Realty Suite 1414, 48 Par-La-Ville Road Hamilton HM 11 T. 236-4800 • F. 232-4222 E. info@acorn.bm • www.acorn.bm Bermuda Longtail Real Estate Ltd. P.O. Box SB 92 Sandy’s, SBBX T. 232-2769 • F. 232-2770 E. cesa@bermudalongtailrealestate. com www.bermudalongtailrealestate. com Bermuda Universal Realty Ltd. 6 Wesley Street, Hamilton HM 11 T. 295-1546 • F. 295-8734
REALTOR LISTINGS Boeotia Property Company Ltd. 2 Cut Road, St. George’s GE 04 T. 297-3038 • F. 297-2348 E. boeotia@northrock.bm CapCar Enterprises Ltd. The CapCar Building 5 Burnaby St. Hamilton HM12 T. 295-0754 • 295-1495 E. info@capcar.com • www.capcar.com C.R.E. Properties Ltd. 22 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11 T. 535-5487 • F. 295-8158 E. creprop@ibl.bm www.creproperties.com
T. 232-2437 or 504-0022 E. gh@northrock.bm Hope B. Bowker Real Estate Ltd. Suite 202, International Centre Building, Bermudiana Road, Hamilton T. 335-0589 • F. 295-2375 E. bowker@ibl.bm Horsfield Property Services Estate Agents, Auctioneers & Appraisers 2nd Floor, Armoury Building, #37 Reid St., Hamilton T. 292-9328 • F. 278-9928 E. horsfield@logic.bm
CareCorp Ltd. 19 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11 T. 292-2432 • F. 292-2175 E. logproperty@northrock.bm
Island Properties Suite 1112, 48 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11 T. 236-2644 • F. 236-6202 E. neil@iproperties.bm
Carib Bermuda Realty P.O. Box GE 372, St. George’s T. 735-3471 • F. 297-5873 E. caribbermuda@yahoo.com www.caribbermuda.free.bm
Joy Lusher Real Estate Ltd. 89 Harbour Road, Warwick PG 01 T. 236-5120 • F. 236-7409 E. info@joylusher.com www.joylusher.com
Century 21 Bermuda Properties “The Stables”, 91 Reid Street Hamilton HM 19 T. 441-293-2121 F. 441-295-6840 www.century21bda.com
KM Realty Ltd. Room 100, Washington Mall 7 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 11 T. 296-2400 • F. 296-1865 E. kmrealty@northrock.bm www.kmrealty.bm
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty 11 Par-La-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11 T. 292-1793 • F. 292-7918 E. mail@brcl.bm ww.bermudarealty.com
Kitson & Company Ltd. 5 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 11, P.O. Box HM 449, Hamilton HM BX T. 295-2525 • F. 295-0814 E. realestate@kitson.bm www.kitson.bm
Coral Properties Limited 8 St. James Village, Hamilton FL 04 T. 295-7434 • F. 295-5944
Leonard O. Gibbons Real Estate Ltd., 19 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11 T. 292-4905 • F. 292-2175 E. logproperty@northrock.bm
Crisson & Company Ltd. 6 Dundonald St. W, Hamilton T. 295-0826 • F. 295-3221 E. crissonco@crissonrealestate.com www.crissonrealestate.com Dale Young Properties Ltd P.O. Box 770, Warwick WK BX Bermuda T. 441-236-5200 • F. 441-236-5201 E. dyproperties@logic.bm www.dyproperties.bm DeCouto & Dunstan Real Estate Ltd. 15 Parliament St., Hamilton HM12 T. 292-0616 • F. 295-4618 E. barrydc@northrock.bm www.decoutoanddunstan.com Dunlop Realty Co. Ltd 7 North Shore Road, Devonshire DV 01 T. 295-0734 • F. 295-8266 E. ldunlop@dunloprealty.bm www.dunloprealty.bm ele Properties #27 Front Street Hamilton HM 11 T. 296-7096 • F. 297-3787 E. info@eleproperties.com www.eleproperties.com Fiduciary Realty 2o Tee Street, Devonshire DV 03, Heather T. 705-9538 • Lea T. 505-0675 F. 232-2989 • E. mail@fiduciaryrealty. com www.fiduciaryrealty.com Gar Bermuda Ltd. 79 Somerset Road, Sandys MA 04 T. 234-1674 E. alratteray@logic.bm Gutteridge-Hart Property Management & Rentals
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Mark Orchard Real Estate Ltd. P.O. Box DV 264 Devonshire, DV BX T. 524-6905 E. mark@More.bm www.More.bm McInnis & Associates Ltd. 37 Reid St, Hamilton T. 295-1663 • Cell: 737-5753 F. 292-1210 E. heather@hmcinnis.com www.hmcinnis.com Moura & Associates Real Estate Services Limited 9 Berry Hill Road, Paget DV03 T. 236-0737 • F. 236-0413 E. info@mouraandassociates.com www.mouraandassociates.com My-Bermuda-House.com Limited Suite 404, International Centre 26 Bermudiana Rd. Hamilton Tel. 292-6245 E. info@my-bermuda-house.com www.my-bermuda-house.com Platinum Realty P.O. Box SN 81, Southampton SN BX T. 238-6037 • F. 238-6035 E. info@platinumrealty.bm www.platinumrealty.bm Premier Properties P.O.Box HM 2734, Hamilton HM LX T. 232-0083 • F. 232-0083 E. premierpropertiesinfo@yahoo.com www.premierpropertiesintl.com
Progressive Realty Ltd. #44 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12 T. 295-4255 • F. 292-9950 E. mail@prg.bm www.prg.bm Property Group Ltd., The “Nautilus House”, 82 South Road, Warwick Wk 08 T. 234-6900 • F. 234-6892 E. info@property-group.com www.property-group.com Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Cavendish House, 2 Cavendish Road, Hamilton HM 19 T. 292-3921 F. 295-7464 E. sales@regosir.com www.regosothebysrealty.com Rego Realtors Cavendish House, 2 Cavendish Road, Hamilton HM 19 T. 292-3921 F. 295-7464 E. sales@regorealtors.com www.regorealtors.com Roderick DeCouto Real Estate Ltd. 39 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 12 T. 292-4990 • F. 295-8530 E. info@decoutore.com www.decoutore.com Ruby Dane Realty P.O. Box 184, PG BX, Paget, PG04 T. 232-4461 • F. 232-7280 E. rworrell@ibl.bm www.rubydanerealty.com Sinclair Realty/Christie’s Great Estates by appointment only 69 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton HM01 T. 296-0278 • F. 295-8693 E. estates@ibl.bm www.sinclairrealty.com SmithBridge Realtors 55 Court Street, Hamilton T. 292-1388 • F. 296-0069 Somers Realty Ltd. 97 Middle Rd, Warwick WK 06 T. 236-4001 • F. 236-5588 E. somreal@ibl.bm Skyline Realty Corner Walls, 31 Point Finger Road T. 541-0304 • F. 236-7776 E. skyline@northrock.bm www.bermudaskyline.com Ted Gauntlett Realty Offering sales, rentals, and property management. “Melton Cottage”, 2 Surveyors Close, Sandy’s MA05 Tel. 295-4747 • Fax. 295-4746 E. gauntlett@logic.bm. www.bermuda.com/hosted/ tedgauntlett Wigwam Real Estate Ltd. Somers Warf, 14 Water Street, St. George’s GE 05 T. 297-3800 • F. 297-3801 E. peterlever@ibl.bm W.J. Seymour Real Estate Ltd. The Ratteray Building #39 King Street, Hamilton HM19 T. 441-292-2342 F. 441-292-8210 E. info@seymourrealty.bm www.wjseymour.bm
Prime Equities Real Estate P.O. Box Hm 1474, Hamilton HM FX T. 295-4446 • F. 292-8324
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BREATHTAKING OCEAN FRONT ‘GEM’ FOR SALE “THREE DIAMONDS”, SOUTH SHORE, SOUTHAMPTON. “Diamonds Are Forever” - and this spectacular home is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a unique ‘gem’ of a property! Nestled on the South Shore and positioned to afford maximum privacy and breathtaking views, this stunning home is truly “state of the art”. In pristine condition and featuring every desirable amenity, “Three Diamonds” is a ‘must see’. Boasting over 4,000 sq. ft. and comprising on the main level an elegant entrance foyer, home office/4th bedroom, powder room, eat-in custom kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom en suite. All main rooms open onto an enormous partially covered deep terrace, ideal for entertaining or relaxing and enjoying the view! Downstairs are two guest bedrooms, an enormous guest bathroom, kitchenette area, and laundry. A garage at the upper level is accessed through a remote control door and a spacious elevator takes you down to the main level ensuring not only privacy and convenience but also maximum security! There are extensive areas outdoors for entertaining and a beautifully designed ‘infinity’ pool with adjacent ‘plunge pool’. This incredible home must be seen to be appreciated!
Available to Bermudians only and competitively priced for sale at $3,100,000.00. Please contact the SOLE AGENT today for an appointment to view. 89 Harbour Road, Warwick PG 01, Bermuda • Tel: (441) 236 5120 • Fax: (441) 236 7409 Email: info@joylusher.com • www.joylusher.com • Member of Real Estate Division, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce
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RENTALS deadline FOR Rental listings: 18th of the month prior to publication To place an ad or for further details please contact Jennifer Ward on 236-2025 or email info@emedia.bm $3,000/Month - Cherry Bounce, St. George, 3 Bed, 1 bath, Available April 1st. Amazing St Georges Harbour views from this lovely 3 bedroom cottage high on a hill. Large covered balcony, wooden floors, large kitchen with a pantry. Cellar storage below. Very private. Pets welcome. Viewings will begin in March. Please contact Jane Burt at Kitson Real Estate, 505-4232 or visit our website: www.kitson.bm. $3,500/Month - This lovely cottage is on 1.25 acres of grounds on a property near Shelley Bay. Lovingly cared for and renovated tastefully a few years ago, there are two bedrooms, one bath, large entry/dining room, living room and also a huge covered porch, ample water tank, and lots of privacy. Contact Donna Bennett 535-9909 or Diana Martin 337-0226 of Joy Lusher Real Estate. $3,800/Month - Charming two-bedroom cottage in a lovely garden setting and only a short walk into Hamilton. Kitchen and living/dining downstairs, and upstairs are two bedrooms with a shared bath. Large covered porch to enjoy the garden below. Contact Donna Bennett 535-9909 or Diana Martin 337-0226 of Joy Lusher Real Estate. $3,900/Month – Warwick - Charming 2 bed 2 bath pool house with exclusive use of the pool which is ideal for the avid swimmer. A very private location with a covered outdoor patio. There is a laundry and also a sauna. There a large storage room under the apt. All blinds are included, the property is unfurnished. Please call Sallyann at The Property Group 535-4521. $4,000/Month - Casa Mare, Southampton, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Amazing South Shore views from this wonderful unfurnished cottage located close to the The Reefs. Three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with spacious, sunny living and dining areas. Lovely working fireplace. Updated kitchen and wooden floors throughout. Loads of storage. Large balcony overlooking the sea. Washer & drier. Garage. Please contact Jane Burt at Kitson Real Estate, 505-4232 or visit our website: www.kitson.bm. $4,300/Month - Warwick - This traditional cottage located within walking distance to Warwick Long Bay Beach and comprises living room with fireplace which leads to a covered patio with South Shore ocean views, dining room and kitchen with breakfast room. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two additional bedrooms with two bathrooms and laundry. Surrounding gardens and garage. Located at the end of a private road. Quiet neighborhood. Cesa Edwards of Bermuda Longtail Real Estate 232-2769. $4,500/Month – Panoramic Views of the North Shore and Ferry Reach Park directly to the west of two brand new town homes at Ferry Reach, St. George’s – Available now. Each unit comprises an open plan living/dining room with large covered verandah to capture the views, a powder room, very large kitchen with modern appliances, breakfast nook and laundry. The upper level features a master
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suite with large open patio, & walk-in closet, a guest bathroom and two spacious bedrooms – one with a north view of the ocean and one with a south view of the airport and Castle Harbour. (Listing # 618) Contact Roderick DeCouto Real Estate Ltd. 292-4990 email info@decoutore.com. $5,500/Month - Southampton - Perched on a high hill overlooking the sound, this Executive Home provides great living space and breathtaking views. On the entry level you will find state of the art kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining room with a view, a sitting room, and huge formal living room with fireplace and 90 degree wrap around balcony. The master suite is located in a separate wing with it’s own bathroom, walk-in closet and home office. The second bedroom is located on the lower level with it’s own ensuite bathroom, private entrance, and balcony with pool and water views. There is also a third full bathroom located on this level ideal for you or your guest use after swimming. Manicured lawns maintained by the Landlord, spacious pool deck, shared pool and stunning views make this property a must see! Ann Malcolm of Bermuda Longtail Real Estate 532-6212. $6,500/Month - Fully Furnished Two-bedroom Home with pool & views of the Great Sound, in Pembroke – Available June 1st, 2012. This lovely home comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal living with a Steinway grand piano and stereo system, a den/family room with a see through gas fireplace between the living room and den. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and laundry. There is a wide covered, south facing verandah for outdoor entertaining. (Listing # 629) Contact Roderick DeCouto Real Estate Ltd. 292-4990 email info@decoutore.com. $7,500/Month - Honey Hill #9, Paget, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Set on 11 acres of undeveloped land it faces south east offering loads of sunlight and expansive views of the south shore. Some of the features include; 2 large covered porches that expand the entire length of the townhouse, an open plan kitchen with high end appliances, hardwood floors, fireplace, a fully equipped gym overlooking the pool area plus a unique indoor lounge and covered balcony for the use of residents. Honey Hill is immaculately maintained and even offers arable land for the gardener who is interested in growing their own produce! Pets not allowed. Fully air-conditioned and includes security system. Please contact Jane Burt at Kitson Real Estate, 505-4232 or visit our website: www.kitson.bm. $7,500/Month - Pembroke - This lovely family home constists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms upstairs, living room and dining room combination with brand new wooden floors and kitchen. Downstairs is a wonderful family room with french doors leading out to a covered verandah overlooking the pool. A full bathroom for the pool, a second kitchen for entertaining around the pool along with laundry. This family home is ideal for children and pets with its enclosed garden. Parking on two sides. Please call Brittany at The Property Group 505-1466.
$8,250/Month - European-Style Elegance Overlooking The Sound. Harrington Sound views, elegant period details, immaculate condition, convenient ‘walk to Flatts’ location & desirable recreational amenities all come together at this 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Manor House penthouse apartment with gracious dining terrace. Tastefully furnished including use of car + access to waterfront, swimming pools and tennis. Contact Sinclair Realty/ Christie’s International Real Estate Tel: 296-0278. $11,000/Month - Paget - This three-bedroom, two and a half bathroom house faces southeast and has overland views and a partial view of Fairylands Creek. The kitchen and bathrooms were upgraded six years ago. The living room has a working fireplace and the whole house is serviced by split system heat and air conditioning. The covered porch is great for outdoor dining year round and the spacious pool area is fenced and is surrounded by a lush grass terrace with ample seating for entertaining. At the western side of the property there is a large area affording space for construction of a studio or guest accommodation. Please call Brittany at The Property Group 505-1466. $12,000/Month - Beautiful historical home on Harbour Road. Stunning views of Harbour. Large kitchen, office, dining room, living room, and TV room. Three bedrooms with three ensuite bathrooms. Separate studio with bathroom and kitchenette (4th bedroom). Four gas fireplaces. Garage and moorings. Lovely mature gardens, and plenty of outdoor entertaining space. Contact Donna Bennett 535-9909 or Diana Martin 3370226 of Joy Lusher Real Estate. $16,000/Month - Harbour Road Waterfront. This historic estate served as the Bermuda home of such wide-ranging notables as playwright Eugene O’Neill and infamous privateer Hezekiah Frith. Formal living room, dining room, study, spacious kitchen, gallery & wet bar, six bedrooms (most with en suite bathroom) plus staff quarters and a one-bedroom guest cottage. Amenities include a substantial dockside terrace, use of mooring, private tennis court, charming gardens, and many updates including new bathrooms. Sinclair Realty/Christie’s International Real Estate Tel: 296-0278.
Not Listed? Please send details to info@emedia.bm or call 236-2025
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