HEARTSEASE 

1,992 approximate square feet.

4,348 aq. ft. lot dim.

Sitting on the covered porch of this charming classic home in the early evening, drink in hand, being wafted by a soothing tropical breeze and taking in one of many spectacular sunsets it is not difficult to transport yourself back to a time when many of the captains of the large sailing ships that once plied the Bahamian waters built their homes along the harbour front of picturesque Dunmore Town on Harbour Island, Eleuthera. 

Dunmore Town was founded in 1648 by Puritans escaping persecution in Bermuda and England. An often forgotten bit of trivia is that Dunmore Town was once the capital of The Bahamas.  The island has a very rich history. Today the charm of this special corner of The Bahamas has been preserved with it’s quaint colonial style clap board homes, world renowned 3 mile pink sand beach and some of the finest boutique resorts and restaurants in the Caribbean.

“Heartsease” encompasses every detail that is typical of the Harbour Island style home. Special features include: clap board siding, cedar shingle roofs, upper and lower porches, views of the picturesque harbour, painted wood floors, open beamed ceilings, ceiling fans in all rooms but also equipped with split unit air-conditioning throughout. The ground floor is comprised of living room/dining room, kitchen, bunkroom and bathroom with a door leading to an outdoor shower. Double French paneled doors lead out onto the front covered porch with an outdoor dining area and casual seating.  A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, hanging closets and also owners’ lockout closets. Each bedroom opens onto the upper covered porch thru French doors.

The back door opens onto a spacious and private outdoor deck with attached “L” shaped two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage with laundry room. The patio deck is furnished with a dining table, chairs and umbrella, 2 lounge chairs and a large sectional outdoor couch with cushions.  This is a wonderful area to relax, sun bathe and enjoy an out door barbeque.   The two-bedroom cottage features vaulted white washed “pickle” finish ceilings and floors, ceiling fans and central air-conditioning.

The present owners have enjoyed many years holidaying with family and friends in this adorable home. Now that their children have grown up, their priorities have changed. This is an opportunity to own a holiday home in one of the most popular destinations in The Bahamas and enjoy island living at its finest.  Whether your interests are in boating, fishing, swimming, shelling, beachcombing, reading, writing, painting or enjoying continental as well as native cuisine, Harbour Island has it all in this most charming of iconic island villages favored by celebrities and industry leaders looking for the perfect getaway and no paparazzi.