If you’ve been watching Island Hunters on HGTV, then YOU KNOW the jaw-droppingly sumptuous private islands that are out there on the market. Every week on our Island Report, we’re bringing you a hot new property you DIDN’T see on the show. This week we have one that is truly on another level: Buck Island in the British Virgin Islands! You’ll be blown away by the photos…
ABOUT BUCK ISLAND
Sitting just off the south-east of Tortola along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, 43-acre Buck Island is the most luxurious, exclusive freehold private island estate in all of the Caribbean. Its breath-taking terrain consists in vertical cliffs and soft white sand beaches perfect for exploring and admiring. With lavish accommodations both spacious and meticulously designed, the residence – host to royalty and dignitaries – houses upwards of 20 occupants, providing a variety of unique spaces for people to converge.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Collectively, the island residence has seven suites that can host upwards of fourteen people:
The Main House has 2 bedroom suites that can accommodate up to 4.
The Master Suite includes 1 bedroom with 2 large porches, a study with attached conference room, and a drawing room with porch.
The Two-Bedroom suite has a kitchen, sitting and dining area on the upper level, and the garage, wine cellar, and staff office.
The Two Guest Cottages accompany the infinity edge pool that overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
THE BEACH AREA
The Beach and Boat Houses are centered on the island’s private, white sand beach. The Beach house includes a barbeque area and kitchen building with an external dining space. The Boat House is stocked with a variety of recreational equipment.
GETTING THERE
1000 feet from Tortola, Buck Island allows the most direct boat transportation from Tortola of any island in the BVI. Beef Island Airport (EIS), Tortola is a stone’s throw away, serving commercial flights from San Juan-Puerto Rico (SJU), St Thomas-USVI (STT), St Martin/St Maarten (SXM), and Antigua (ANU), as well as private jets. Upon arrival, the local island transportation and yacht can take you from the airport to Buck Island in minutes.
