Southern Fancy, Abaco
Description
Southern Fancy is an enchanting historic island cottage nestled in the heart of the picturesque Hope Town Settlement on Elbow Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas. This timeless residence, originally constructed circa 1865, boasts a rich heritage spanning 158 years, a testament to its enduring charm and classic appeal. Restored and renovated in 1953, 1991, and most recently in 2021, Southern Fancy blends the character of its past with the conveniences of modern living, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of oceanfront splendour. The cottage is two-levels, totaling 1,182 square feet, and comprised of wood frame construction, wood siding, a solid concrete foundation, and three cisterns that can hold up to 17,000 gallons of water. The main floor of this island gem features a detached guest suite, complete with one bedroom and a full bathroom.
Where it is
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Climate · Nassau
Station: NASSAU AIRPORT NEW · 12.5 km from the representative point.
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Typical daytime temperature
1991–2020 station normals · Average daily high (°C)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Average daily high (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 26 |
| Feb | 27 |
| Mar | 27 |
| Apr | 29 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 32 |
| Jul | 33 |
| Aug | 33 |
| Sep | 32 |
| Oct | 31 |
| Nov | 28 |
| Dec | 27 |
Rainfall through the year
1991–2020 station normals · Mean monthly precipitation (mm)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Mean monthly precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 71 |
| Feb | 67 |
| Mar | 73 |
| Apr | 94 |
| May | 164 |
| Jun | 253 |
| Jul | 173 |
| Aug | 222 |
| Sep | 200 |
| Oct | 172 |
| Nov | 122 |
| Dec | 58 |
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Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy View, Lot 43 Abaco | 1 min walk | — | $695,000 |
| Nigh Life Abaco | 5 min walk | — | $329,000 |
| Hope Town, Lucky Star Abaco | 5 min walk | 3 | $2,500,000 |
| Abaco Bliss, Hope Town Abaco | 7 min walk | 6 | $3,190,000 |
| Hope Town Harbour Front L Abaco | 9 min walk | — | $350,000 |
| Old Quarry Estate Abaco | 1.0 km | — | $950,000 |
Straight-line distances from the coordinates each agent published, so treat a walking time as indicative. Look at the site on Google Earth
How this one compares
6 other properties in Abaco advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is $1,195,000 — this one is asking 8% less. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextasea | Abaco | 3 | $1,099,000 | same |
| Villa Royal | Abaco | 3 | $1,050,000 | -5% |
| Dickies Cay | Abaco | 1 | $1,195,000 | +9% |
| The Green House, Cat 6 Ca | Abaco | 3 | $1,195,000 | +9% |
| Ridgetop R23 | Abaco | 3 | $1,000,000 | -9% |
| The Surf Cottage | Abaco | 2 | $1,200,000 | +9% |
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