While owners of the northern Fiji Islands generally keep a very low profile, there are a number of big name neighbours in this region - reportedly Mel Gibson bought a neighbouring island for $15 million in 2005, Jim January, the billionaire founder of Oakley, owns a home and resort in the area also and nearby a well-known island resort was founded by then owner of Red Bull.
The property was constructed over a 10-year period by a Californian couple to enjoy with their children and grandchildren as a holiday home, but they now find they don’t get there enough. The property could be converted into a boutique hotel or maintained as a private retreat.
It was built by artisanal Fijian builders in a local style, including plenty of palm trees, open spaces and traditional bure (village huts made out of wood and straw). A main 465 square metre British colonial-style home sits at the centre, with a master suite, three en suite bedrooms and an upstairs children’s play area. There’s a huge open-plan living space downstairs, complete with large kitchen for entertaining, and spectacular ocean views from the adjacent veranda. It is filled with an eclectic mix of furniture imported from America and relaxed Melanesian items such as plantation fans made from local wood. The high ceilings, open living space and terrace give all the rooms a breezy feel.
There are also five separate two-level bures, each with a sitting room, en suite bedroom and indoor-outdoor shower. A hilltop chapel is also located on the property, and of course, plenty of quiet beach front, as well as a private jetty. In addition, the property is completely selfsustaining because of its own 500,000 litre water tank and utilities building, with battery banks for power supply from wind and solar generation.
Previously listed at USD $8.8M. Now listed at USD $4.9M (plus VAT if applicable).
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