Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

2 1 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I I ntroducing Historic Kilkee House Estate, perched on a private spit of 2 acres on Paradise Island, Bahamas. This grand Georgian Beach House was built over sixty years ago by the infamous American A&P heir, Huntington Hartford, who began the development of Paradise Island fromhumble British colonial farmland to the height of resort luxury. When acclaimed thespian, the late Sir Richard Harris, acquired it 29 years ago, he renamed it “Kilkee House” after the country of his birth, in his native Ireland. In addition to Mr. Hartford and Sir Richard themselves, the palatial home has played host to international icons such as The Beatles, The Rat Pack, Errol Flynn, Sir Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, Pierce Brosnan and has been featured in the James Bond thriller, Thunderball, where the stunning Grotto stone pool was the backdrop for many of the scenes. With more than 200 feet of water on its southern harbour exposure, it also boasts the most pristine beachfront on its northern exposure, complete with helipad and dockage for boats and yachts of any size. Luxurious interior living space exceeds 11,000 square feet and includes four bedrooms ensuite, grand dressing rooms, extraordinary gourmet kitchen, formal dining room for seating of 18, grand foyer, original historic paneled library, living rooms, gymnasium, several spectacular loggia in varied exposures for maximum outdoor entertainment possibilities, a stunning poolside guest cottage with private terrace and well-appointed independent staff quarters. For private tour, please email Michelle Ross at Michelle@mmdrealty.com or call +954 471 9102.