The Bee Hive was built with family friendliness in mind. The home boasts 2200 s/f of living, 4500 under roof with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The kitchen is huge, designed for the gourmet cook with gas and electric ranges, two sinks, microwave, dish washer, spacious granite counter tops, with refrigerator freezer with ice maker. In the wash room there is a large pantry, another refrigerator with ice maker, two large freezers and washer and dryer. The floor plan is large and open with an extraordinary sound/entertainment system and a large dining area. There is an additional sound/entertainment system on the 1200 s/f screened patio which faces the 2000 s/f deck with a pool, overlooking White Sound. There is a Vonage phone and High Def Premium Direct TV in the den area as well as on the screened porch. There is also high speed wireless internet provided. There is a generator that provides 100% back up for the entire home which will keep the AC running, music flowing and the ice freezing when there is a power outage and it is on an automatic start/stop system in the event of power loss. There is also a back up water supply. There is lots of privacy and plenty of area for kids to run and play on the 31/2 acre grassed yard. The home was designed by the owner and exceeds all hurricane specs and construction requirements. There is tile throughout, two air conditioning units and 2 hot water heaters.
Master bedroom: Queen size bed with a Select Comfort-Sleep Number bed, large closet, ceiling-fan, en suite bathroom that has his/hers sinks, a separate toilet with a door and a huge shower. There is outdoor access to the screened patio/pool area from the master.
Bedroom 2: Located on the opposite end of the house from the master bedroom and next to bedroom number 3, it has a queen size Select-Comfort-Sleep Number bed, ceiling-fan, large closet, en suite bathroom that has his/hers sinks, a separate toilet with a door and a huge shower.
Bedroom 3: Perfect for the kids! There is a trundle bed and a separate twin bed. Three can sleep very comfortably in this room. There is a large closet, ceiling-fan, en suite bathroom with two sinks, huge shower and an adjacent half bath with access to the screened patio/pool area. Excellent for after pool showers from the patio!
Kitchen: There are both gas and electric ranges. The gas range is a commercial range top and has six burners with a commercial vent hood. There are two ovens, a microwave, two sinks, a refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, a dishwasher, and huge granite counter-tops for food prep, hors d' oeuvres, banquet spread or buffet. The kitchen was designed by a Cajun chef and commercial cookware is provided. The kitchen has every amenity and is fully furnished with waffle irons, toaster, toaster oven, ice cream maker, bread maker, two coffee pots, fish fryers and boiling pots.
Washroom/pantry: The washroom has a large open pantry, washer/dryer, additional refrigerator/freezer with ice maker and two large freezers.
Outside amenities: The 1200 s/f screened patio has seating for 16. There are ceiling fans, an unsurpassed entertainment system with speakers and t.v., mini fridge and outdoor grill. The pool is on the 2000 s/f deck with additional seating for 8 and there is ground access from the deck so the kids can move the outdoor activities from the pool to the 1/2 acre grassed yard without issue. The view from the patio/deck is gorgeous overlooking White Sound, The Bluff House Marina and moored boats.
The Bluff House Marina Dock and Treasure Cay Ferry dock are within short walking distance for pick ups for excursions for fishing, picnicking, diving, snorkeling and travel arrival/departure.