In the early 1950's Mr. Huntington Hartford, the infamous heir to the A&P fortune had a dream to turn his privately owned island into one of the worlds finest resort areas. Huntington Hartford built the famous Ocean Club and a number of hotels and resort properties on what became known as "Paradise Island, Nassau Bahamas.
Paradise Island is now known throughout the world and Huntington Hartford's dream came true but before he built the first of many resorts, Mr. Hartford built a spectacular estate on the Western tip of the island. Over the years Mr. Hartford hosted the worlds leading icons of business and celebrity at his home. At any time you might have seen Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, Norman Rockefeller, Richard Nixon or even The Beatles (who stayed at the home during the filming of the movie "HELP") lounging by the pool.
One day in 1971 while walking the beach Mr. Hartford met a gentleman who asked to see the house. Mr. Hartford obliged and by the end of the day Mr. Hartford agreed to sell the estate to his new found friend. The buyer was non other than legendary actor Richard Harris who was flush with cash from his starring role in the film version of Camelot. Mr. Harris who was nominated for two best actor Academy Awards and later Knighted by the Queen called the estate home for thirty years. He prepared for his role as Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films at the estate. Although he owned real estate throughout the world during his life, he sold every other property and kept his Paradise Island home until his passing. He loved and cherished the estate and the privacy that it provided.
The Huntington Hartford - Sir Richard Harris estate is now for sale. Local and International Real Estate expert Michael Rodgers from the Santa Monica office of Prudential California has the listing at $19,900,000.00
Location and Amenities Like No Other.
Built more than 60 years ago and lovingly restored to its original splendor, Hartford - Harris is a majestic historic estate perched on a private spit of land on Paradise Island, the Bahamas.
Accessible only by boat but just minutes away from all resort amenities, the grounds span over two acres and include magnificent gardens, meandering stone pool with a grotto, prime sandy beachfront, and harbor side gazebo adjacent to state of the art dockage, including power and water, for boats and yachts of any size.
Luxurious interior living space exceeds 11,000 square feet and includes four bedrooms ensuite, grand dressing rooms, extraordinary gourmet kitchen, formal dining room seating 18, grand arrival foyer, original historic paneled library, living room, gymnasium, several spectacular loggia in varied exposures for maximum entertainment possibilities, a stunning poolside guest cottage with private terrace, and well-appointed independent staff quarters.
With more than 200 feet of water on its southern harbor exposure, it also boasts the most pristine beachfront on its northern exposure.
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The grandest properties on the western end of the island, including Hartford - Harris House, are accessible only by private boat for maximum privacy, but are mere minutes away from the resort amenities of Paradise Island and the bustling town of Nassau when desired. The international airport is thirty minutes away by car or five minutes by helicopter, which can land effortlessly on the estate's northern edge.
The current owners, only the third owners in the home's grand history, have lovingly restored it and its voluptuous grounds to even beyond their former splendor, with impeccable attention to detail, great respect for the past and appreciation for state-of-the-art conveniences.
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The Huntington Hartford - Sir Richard Harris Estate is the perfect combination of luxury, privacy, and modern convenience on over two acres of the world's most sought-after water wonderland.
For detailed information or to schedule a private tour of the property contact the listing agent directly.
Michael Rodgers of Prudential California Realty at 1-310-REALTOR or by email at Michael@MichaelRodgers.com
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