Description
Located in the prestigious gated community of Lyford Cay, A Little Southern Comfort is a recently renovated home that blends privacy with Bahamian charm. This charming residence consists of a 3,156 square foot two bedroom main house and a 430 square foot cottage, spread across 0.417 acres. What makes this property stand out from others is that it is tucked away down a quiet cul-de-sac, not too far from the club, has good elevation, opens out onto the golf course, has a mature garden and lovely vista. As one enters the property you are greeted with a plant filled courtyard featuring a charming fountain. French doors lead from the courtyard into the drawing room, which benefits from a tray ceiling and fireplace. A second set of French doors, then leads from the drawing out onto a loggia that opens out to the patio and pool area. This room features a bar and tray ceiling, but also benefits from roll down screens and shutters, ceiling fans, and air-conditioning, giving great versatility to the space and allowing one to be able to use it all year round. Off the drawing room on one side of the house side of the house, one will find a space light filled kitchen complete with a professional grade gas stove, breakfast nook and additional features that a cook would appreciate like the middle of the island raising to provide easy access to cooking equipment. French doors open onto a south facing patio that has a outdoor barbecue area. Off the kitchen one will find a well organize laundry room with lots of storage and a house housekeeper's powder room. The laundry room, then leads out to the double carport, which has additional storage rooms. Also located on this side of the house is bedroom number two which has French doors opening onto the garden. There is also a full shower room which acts as a bathroom for this bedroom, but also doubles as the powder room for guests. Off the other side of the drawing room is the master bedroom wing that consists of the main bedroom that has French doors opening onto the garden. Off the bedroom is the en suite marble bathroom featuring raised double sinks and large walk-in shower. Passing through the master bathroom will lead you to the large built-in dressing room with plenty of storage and hanging space. Also located in the master bedroom wing is a study that also has French doors opening onto the garden. All of these rooms can be accessed off a central corridor connecting the whole master suite allowing the study to be easily converted and used as another bedroom. Located to the rear of the property by the pool area is a studio bedroom cottage with kitchenette and en suite bathroom. The cottage features tray seating and has French doors opening onto the front patio. Also, off to the side is another deck area overlooking the golf course. The property also benefits from additional features like hurricane impact windows, full back up diesel generator, well water and solar power systems which make the home energy efficient. Lyford Cay is home to the renowned Lyford Cay Club, which features beautiful beaches, a golf course, marina, tennis courts, pool, fitness center, beauty salon, restaurants, and hotel facilities.
