Bahamian Residency AND an Exclusive Oceanfront Mansion for $1.4 Million? Posted on February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 by Michael Light Yes, you read the headline correctly…you can purchase an exclusive oceanfront mansion on the pristine white sands of North Bimini, Bahamas starting at $1.389M in the private community dubbed ‘Rockwell Island’ AND receive permanent residency in the Bahamas, gaining all of the rights and privileges that a Bahamian citizen has, except for the right to vote. Nearly a year and a half ago, we posted an article about the Miami Luxury Homes Group touring the brand-new pre-construction, ultra-luxe community Rockwell Island, which is only a 15-20-minute seaplane ride from Miami, and we showed you a video of our private tour of the Genting Group Chairman, K.T. Lim’s, spectacular beachfront oasis on Rockwell Island. That video shows you the quality of homes and the tranquil island lifestyle that Rockwell Island offers its residents. The project has been redesigned, and you can now purchase one of these 4-bedroom estates from $1.389M! You can find more information about Rockwell island below including the different residence design options, transportation to the island, the overall luxury lifestyle and much more. If you are interested in purchasing a Rockwell Island luxury oceanfront home, which is exclusively listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, please contact Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman for a private presentation at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Serious buyers with proof of funds may be flown complementary from Miami to Bimini via seaplane to visit the beautiful island and experience the extraordinary lifestyle that IS Rockwell Island. What is Rockwell Island? Rockwell Island us an ultra-luxury resort community consisting of 105 oceanfront estates and 24 over-water resort villas on 90 acres of undeveloped land situated within the Bimini Bay development in North Bimini, Bahamas. The site boasts 10,000 linear feet of coastline and varied picturesque landscapes featuring both natural beach and bay/lagoon coastlines. Rockwell Island is being developed by RAV Bahamas Ltd, and its affiliates who have a long and successful track record of developing resort properties in the Bahamas. 4 Spectacular Residence Design Options When you decide to purchase an exclusive home on Rockwell Island, you have options so that your new Bahamian paradise is truly bespoke! Below are 4 different design options of homes on Rockwell Island, that you can further customize. St. Barts Estate | 4 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms | 4,367 SF Plantation Estate | 4 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms | 4,588 SF Feng Shui Estate | 4 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms | 5,653 SF Le Sereno Estate | 6 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms/2 Outdoor Showers| 6,501 SF DOWNLOADS | Rockwell Island in North Bimini, Bahamas: Rockwell Island Brochure Rockwell Island Estate Floor Plans Rockwell Island FAQ Rockwell Island Estates Aerial Site Plan View About Bimini, Bahamas Bimini is located 48 nautical miles east of Miami, Florida. Bimini consists of 3 major islands, North, South and East Bimini. Visitors come to Bimini for its phenomenally clear turquoise waters and its abundant and varied marine life. Bimini has a rich and varied history, from being an important base for U.S rum-running operations during Prohibition to hosting Ernest Hemingway a few years later, who helped popularize Bimini as a place for legendary deep-sea fishing. “Bimini Road” was also discovered off the northwest coast of Bimini, consisting of a half mile long series of flat-lying slabs, some call the Lost Steps of Atlantis. Aerial View from Miami to Bimini Bahamas Things to do In Bimini In addition to the rest and relaxation that you are certain to enjoy along the turquoise ocean waters, there is a lot of laid-back and fun entertainment in Bimini such as scuba diving, gaming, shopping at the local shops in Alicetown, golfing at the Rockwell Island Golf Course & Spa (if you own a house on Rockwell Island), boating, iconic fishing and best of all, enjoying the world-class spa, rooftop pool parties, concerts, Vegas-style casino and much more at the 4-star Hilton Resort World Bimini. Note: if you own a condo or a home on North Bimini Island, you have full access to the amenities at Hilton Resort World Bimini. Transportation to Bimini There are great transportation options to get to Bimini other than your own private yacht or plane! There are private charter flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, commercial airline flights from Fort Lauderdale and Nassau and seaplanes. Bimini is literally a 15-20 minute flight from Miami—far less time than driving to the Keys for a weekend getaway! Bahamian Permanent Residency As researched and explained by an advisor with the project, if a person purchases a property in the Bahamas for $500,000 or more, even if it is a personal residence, said person may apply for permanent residency in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Once the person passes a background check and provides sufficient bank references and is granted permanent residency, the person will have all of the rights and privileges of a Bahamian citizen EXCEPT for the right to vote.
Miami Luxury Homes Picks: Top 9 Real Estate Stories of 2016 Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael Light 2016 was an interesting, but great year, so Miami Luxury Homes has rated its Top 9 Real Estate Stories of 2016…in no particular order. 1. Miami Condo Market is Far From a Bust: Response to the Wall Street Journal 2. New Order Affecting All-Cash Luxury Real Estate Purchases in Miami Starts Today 3. Redesign of Miami Worldcenter—From “Mall” to Open-Air, Lincoln Road-Esque shopping District 4. The Miami River is Experiencing a Resurgence 5. Camp Biscayne’s “Hammock House” Brings the Outside In (VIDEO) 6. Seller Beware: Agents Will Try to “Buy” Your Listing? 7. Canadian Sellers Grab Instant 45% Return Due To Exchange Rate 8. The Mother of all Amenities: Private Jet Parking for Turnberry Ocean Club Buyers 9. Rockwell Island Luxury Homes in Bimini | Exclusive Video Tour of Genting Group Chairman K.T. Lim’s Estate Although many naysayers predicted that the sky was going to fall in Miami, it was far from that. Because of the crazy (GOOD CRAZY) few years we have had with prices skyrocketing, the market had to stabilize itself, and that’s what it did in the 2nd half of 2016…prices leveled off, inventory rose, and we slowly shifted into a buyer’s market. We all know that international buyers LOVE Miami. But, just like a game of whack-a-mole, when one group backs off, another steps up, and that is what is happening with buyers from Canada. According to a recent report by the Miami Association of Realtors, Canadians have surpassed Colombians as the top buyers of South Florida real estate. And, we have seen an even greater number of domestic buyers than ever before. 2017 should be very interesting… If you are interested in learning more about the Miami real estate market, please contact broker Michael Light, Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Rockwell Island Luxury Homes in Bimini | Exclusive Video Tour of Genting Group Chairman K.T. Lim’s Estate Posted on August 21, 2016November 21, 2018 by Michael Light My team and I flew privately to North Bimini, Bahamas last week to exclusively tour the brand-new pre-construction gated community dubbed Rockwell Island Estates, AND we took a private tour of Genting Group Chairman, K.T. Lim’s, spectacular beachfront oasis, and it was truly spectacular! Check out the video tour of his luxury home below and take note of the $120k glass waterfall wall that separates his pool and the beach!! About Rockwell Island Rockwell Island is a brand-new gated community situated along the stunning turquoise waters and the pristine white sands of North Bimini in the Bahamas. Rockwell Island is currently under construction and features 51 home sites, 25 of which are already sold. Each home will sit on a 1-acre parcel of land stretching from the ocean to the bay. The 7,000-square-foot bayside portion of the lot can be used to build your own tennis court, fitness center, beach house, guest house or anything else you can possibly dream of, in addition to your very own private beach and boat dock. Aerial View of Rockwell Island Estates The developers of Rockwell Island, RAV Bahamas, have simplified the process by laying out 5 different options of homes that you can select from and then add any upgrade you wish in addition to the already first-class amenities and finishes. Each estate has been designed to fill every single room with stunning ocean views and provides sustainable lush landscaping designed to ensure privacy for each residence. If you, or someone you know, are interested in taking a private tour of North Bimini, Bahamas to preview Rockwell Island Estates, please contact Michael Light. You may reach me on my cell at (786) 566-1700, directly at my office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Rockwell Island Estates 5 Options Starting at $3M Feng Shui (1 Story): 5 Bed/5.5 Bath 3,852 Sq/Ft (Under A/C) 5,653 Sq/Ft (Total) Palladian (2 Story): 6 Bed/6 Bath 4,364 Sq/Ft (Under A/C) 6,592 Sq/Ft (Total) Plantation (2 Story): 6 Bed/6 Bath 4,382 Sq/Ft (Under A/C) 6,966 Sq/Ft (Total) Moorish (2 Story): 6 Bed/6 Bath 4,554 Sq/Ft (Under A/C) 6,692 Sq/Ft (Total) Balinese (2 Story): 6 Bed/6.5 Bath 4,927 Sq/Ft (Under A/C) 6,930 Sq/Ft (Total) Feng Shui Estate at Rockwell Island Palladian Estate at Rockwell Island Plantation Estate at Rockwell Island Moorish Estate at Rockwell Island Balinese Estate at Rockwell Island About Bimini Bimini is located 48 maritime miles east of Miami, Florida. Bimini consists of 2 beautiful islands, North and South. Visitors come to Bimini for its phenomenally clear turquoise waters and its abundant and varied marine life. Bimini has a rich and varied history, from being an important base for U.S rum-running operations during Prohibition to hosting Ernest Hemingway a few years later, who helped popularize Bimini as a place for legendary deep-sea fishing. “Bimini Road” was also discovered off the northwest coast of Bimini, consisting of a half mile long series of flat-lying slabs, some call the Lost Steps of Atlantis. Hilton Resort World Bimini recently opened in Bimini Bay, and I have to say it is incredible! In addition to luxury hotel rooms, world-renowned chefs, chic rooftop bars, a swimming pool that puts any other swimming pool to shame and a full-service world-class spa, Hilton offers a mini Vegas casino, only 48 short miles from Miami. I love casino’s and just found a no deposit Vegas casino bonus from www.EasyMobileCasino.com, which I can play online and gamble real money, it’s a lot of fun. – Also read: Betting online with M88 Bookie. Things to do In Bimini In addition to the rest and relaxation that you are certain to enjoy along the turquoise ocean waters, there is a lot of laid-back and fun entertainment in Bimini such as scuba diving, gaming, shopping at the local shops in Alicetown, golfing at the Rockwell Island Golf Course & Spa (if you own a house on Rockwell Island), boating, iconic fishing and best of all, enjoying the world-class spa, rooftop pool parties, concerts, Vegas-style casino and much more at the 4-star Hilton Resort World Bimini. Note: if you own a condo or a home on North Bimini Island, you have full access to the amenities at Hilton Resort World Bimini. Transportation to Bimini There are great transportation options to get to Bimini other than your own private yacht! There are private charter flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, commercial airline flights from Fort Lauderdale and Nassau, seaplanes through Cape Air and ferries from Miami (will be starting again soon). Bimini is literally a 15-20 minute flight from Miami—far less time than driving to the Keys for a weekend getaway! Real Estate in Bimini In addition to the Rockwell Island Estates, we also previewed existing luxury beachfront condos and luxe beachfront homes that are available for purchase ranging in price from $199,000 to $1.8M. These turnkey residences are extraordinary and can easily be put into a hotel program with no bother to you as an owner because it is conveniently included in your maintenance fees. And, the best part is that you can visit whenever you want! If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing a luxury condo or beachfront home (both turnkey), please contact Michael Light for a private tour. You may reach me on my cell at (786) 566-1700, directly at my office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Below is an example of a luxury home in North Bimini currently for sale offered turnkey with a private boat slip at $1.75M. Bimini Bay Unit 604 Bimini Bay Unit 604 Canal View