LOCATION:

This unique property is one of the oldest on the island and overlooks the historic settlement of Governor's Harbour with view of the ocean and Cupid's Cay.
This one acre compound is located on the top of Buccaneer Hill a couple of minutes walk from town and five from probably the most beautiful beach in Eleuthera, French Leave Beach (ex. Club Med beach).

RESORT FEATURES: The Belmont house is exclusive in every detail featuring traditional Bahamian architectural style while boasting unique contemporary furnishings, hardwood floors and high ceilings. The house has two levels with two large bedrooms, a wrap around upper terrace and two quaint separate guest cottages. All houses feature tastefully decorated modern interiors and top of the line furnishings, amenities and appliances. The modern airy peninsula kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher and Bosch oven). The house also features air conditioning, wireless internet, hi-fi stereo, cordless telephone, washer and dryer. Many of the pieces were custom made by an Italian architect and designer using dark and light woods and antique traditions.

The property consists of a two level Main House and two guest cottages all of which have been completely restored maintaining the traditional Bahamian architectural style. The grounds are fully and beautifully landscaped. Fruit trees, bougainvillea, jasmin and coconut palms are a few of the plants that grace the well kept garden.
The buildings can generally be described as a New England (Colonial) Style with walls constructed in quarried limestone, cedar shingled roof, oak wood flooring, high ceilings and exposed framing on both the main and loft levels. Both the windows and doors are adorned with working colonial frames and shutters. The porch and terrace provide dramatic views of the harbour offering the perfect compliment to the well manicured grounds and this beautiful home.

ROOM FEATURES:

All the units are fully furnished with a perfect blend of Caribbean and European design. Many of the pieces were custom made by an Italian architect and designer with dark and light woods in antique traditions.

Ground Floor: Living room with harbour view and access to the porch. Dining area with modern peninsula kitchen fully equipped in stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher and Bosch oven).
Guest bathroom with Duravit shower by Philippe Starck and laundry (washer and dryer).
LG Air-conditioning, wireless internet, hi-fi stereo and cordless telephone.

First Floor: One master bedroom with Simmons king size mattress and generous size bathroom (free standing bathtub with rain shower and Duravit bidet by Philippe Strack).
One master/double bedroom (with two Simmons single mattresses and bathroom (extra large shower and Duravit bidet by Philippe Starck).
Each bedroom comes complete with sea views, terrace, Samsung flat scree TV, LG air-conditioner, fan, wireless internet and cordless telephone.

WHAT-TO-DO:

The main activities are relaxing and beaching!
Friday night is the fish fry party in Governor's Harbour where Bahamians visitors alike meet to enjoy Bahamian Cuisine and live music.
Rent a car and explore different beaches of Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Spanish Wells, Glass Window Bridge, Oceans Hole in rock Sound, Preachers Cave in the North and the historic Haynes Library.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Bahamasair offers twice to 3 times daily service from Nassau, and Southern Air offers service 3 times daily from Nassau. Private charters can be arranged costing approximately $450.00 for a 5-seater during regular flying hours. (9 a.m. to 5.00p.m.)
Governor's Harbour can also be reached twice weekly from Nassau on the Bahamas Fast Ferry, which provides a comfortable alternative to flying.