All the hard work has been done! This beautiful property consists of: a large one bedroom one bathroom house, a fully self-contained studio, power shed, a boat shed, nakamal and private jetty. It is located on the lee side of Aore Island with views across the Segond Channel to Espiritu Santo. You are ‘off grid’ and self-sufficient with standalone solar power, rainwater supply, and a well for back up and gardening.
The house and bungalow have been built with the tropics in mind and it has all the comforts of today’s living. The rendered concrete block buildings and high raked ceilings allow for delightful year- round comfort. Building placement means that the tropic breezes flow through the home, and for those balmy still nights there are ceiling fans in every room. A covered deck ( 12 metres long & six metres wide ) provides the perfect spot to relax and watch the world float by. There is even a hanging day bed on the deck for those afternoon naps while listening to the sound of the tropic waters lapping on your own beach.
The owners sourced local timbers when building: all benches, bedroom cupboards, storage cupboards, posts, decking , eaves, and louvres are made from solid natora (a termite resistant hardwood). The doors were even cut from solid tree slabs. This use of timber adds to the ambience of a tropical getaway. The buildings are all cyclone proofed with the use of timber louvres that replace the need for additional cyclone shutters and the utility buildings have permanently installed internal shutters. Once you see this property you will appreciate the details and quality of the workmanship.
Imagine spending your days exploring the coral reefs of the northern islands of Vanuatu in your own boat. Access to the water is made easy with a slip way, jetty, and deep-water frontage. So, heading off to sites such as the world-famous dive site the SS President Coolidge, Million Dollar Point, Malo Blue Hole, or perhaps your own secret beach is easy. Just pack a picnic basket and explore. Trips into Luganville are just a quick trip across the channel as the property has an all-weather/all tides boat slip, plus a jetty.
The gardens are established, however there is plenty of scope to add your own touches. The owners have allocated the space for additional buildings within the land. The main house also has the potential of a second bedroom by the addition of a loft area.
There is also available for purchase separately from the property: an Off Shore Marine Master 5.3 metre leisure/fishing boat (530wa Master Series) with only 300 genuine engine hours on the twin 60 HP Mercury outboard motors as well as a Yamaha Viking side by side (6-seater) all-terrain vehicle with 2,600 kms on the speedo.
BUT really the only thing you need to do is simply enjoy this beautifully presented and well-maintained property.