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THE WHITE HOUSE

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

This open floorpan hilltop 2 storey home lies on a landscaped 3/4 acre and features stunning panoramic views over the north of Long Island including both sunrise and sunset (or moonrise & moonset) over water for the majority of the year. This property is turnkey and part of the Stella Maris Resort community minutes walking distance to the main resort restaurant, bars, and pools. Completely gutted in 2014, every element of the rebuild focused on reinforcing the existing cement block construction for maximum strength protection with simpson strong ties, stainless steel 5/8 threaded rods for deck supports, hurricane clips throughout the attic and 3 layers of waterproof paint underneath all flooring with floating vinyl plank flooring allowing for easy access as necessary. All baseboard trim is PVC. All electrical and plumbing systems were replaced. Drains were put in for both of the master bedroom bathtubs and the kitchen was specifically designed to sit off the ground in the event of water. All seating furniture is designed for indoor/outdoor reconfiguration.

Year built
2014
Type
Villa
Land
32,668 ft²

What this listing includes

  • Private pool
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Furnished
  • On-site security
  • Gated community
  • Parking

What people say about Bahamas

Sources agree that foreigners can own Bahamian property outright and that an ordinary home purchase needs a registration filing through a Bahamian lawyer, not a discretionary permit.

  • Positive Foreign buyers mostly register rather than seek a permit; permit applies to large or commercial land
  • Mixed Closing costs are dominated by a 10% transfer VAT for foreign buyers, usually split with the seller, plus legal fees
  • Mixed Annual property tax is being reshaped in 2026 (new foreign owner-occupied category), and Bahamian realtors dispute fairness
  • Concern Vacant land owned by foreigners carries a notably heavier tax until built on

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

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What completing costs

US dollars

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