An elegant five-bedroom, five-bathroom colonial-style home is located on Bay Creek in the Islands of Old Fort. This contemporary home with high ceilings and large windows also has classic Caribbean features like coffered ceilings and deep verandas.<br /><br />Two Palms boasts a total square footage of 4,726 square feet of interior space, which includes a 450-square-foot guest cottage, garage, and a 72-foot dock with a gazebo. There is also 90 feet of canal frontage spread across 0.35 acres. The home also has over 2,100 square feet of covered verandas and balconies. The dock also has water and electricity and benefits from a gazebo.<br /><br />Upon entering the main house, one is greeted by the entrance hall, which opens up to the large light, light-filled, open-planned main living area. In this space off to the left there is the large custom built-in kitchen featuring quartz countertops and high-end appliances, there is the dining space in the middle and the sitting area to the right, all of which open onto the ground floor veranda through four sets of French doors.<br /><br />Once on the veranda, one has the expansive pool terrace leading onto the garden, cottage, and dock. The cottage has its own bathroom, is open-plan, and is large enough to have a sitting and sleeping area.<br /><br />Back inside the house, there is a family TV room on the ground floor and a Jack & Jill bathroom, which doubles as a powder room. There is also a laundry room with storage as well.<br /><br />Heading upstairs, one will find two bedrooms along with the large master bedroom, which has its own sitting area. All have ensuite bathrooms and French doors opening onto a large, covered veranda as well as walk-in closets or cupboards that are cedar lined. The master bathroom boasts a spa-like feel with multi-directional jets and a rain shower overhead.<br /><br />Appliances include brands such as Wolf, Bosch, and Subzero. Additional finishes in the property are marble, travertine, and hardwood flooring. Special touches are also evident throughout the home, including 12-foot ceilings, solid core interior doors, and a Sonos sound system. Bonus features also include concealed electric hurricane shutters and a standby generator.<br /><br />The gated community of Islands at Old Fort is a high-end, sought-after waterfront development on Nassau's northwestern shore. This lovely home is within a short drive to the Old Fort Bay Club and is close to shopping plazas, fine restaurants, private schools, and the Lynden Pindling International Airport.<br /><br />What are the benefits to owning property in Old Fort Bay, on New Providence Island, in The Bahamas? Old Fort Bay, Bahamas, offers a rare combination of history, luxury and natural beauty. With its pristine beach, vibrant social life and investment-worthy real estate, it's no surprise this community is one of the most coveted in the country. <br /><br />Old Fort Bay real estate offers lifestyle and financial benefits. The community's exclusivity, security and prime location make it one of the most desirable addresses in The Bahamas.