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A piece of the VI for sale! Big Scrub Island on the market
“Scrub Island Development Group – owner of Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands – will allow one buyer to join an elite club including Larry Page and Richard Branson with the purchase of the majestic 170-acre Big Scrub Island,” a press release from Scrub Island Development Group stated today, Monday December 14, 2015.
There are several private islands in the Virgin Islands, most notably Necker and Mosquito Islands owned by Mr Branson, Norman Island owned by Dr Henry Jarecki, Peter Island owned by the Van Andel family and Eustatia Island owned by CEO of Google Larry Page.
Big Scrub Island, of course, is already private owned and sits next to the more popular Little Scrub Island.
According to the press release, Big Scrub Island combines privacy, seclusion and natural beauty with convenient access and solid infrastructure.
“There are a number of obstacles potential buyers must face when developing their ultimate private-island sanctuary including transportation for themselves, construction workers and building materials; environmental and land-use restrictions; water and power; public versus private access; and safety, just to name a few. But, Big Scrub Island is construction-ready.”
It also stated that with all the difficult, complex infrastructure in place, and government surveys and approvals completed, the island will save potential buyers valuable time and significant resources. Some features of the island, the press release stated, include barge landing, road systems, a desalination and sewerage treatment plant, power from mainland with back-up generation and helipad access.
“We've taken the guesswork and hassle out of the equation,” said Joe Collier, Scrub Island Development Group principal. “With water, power and transportation readily available, and government red tape cleared, Big Scrub Island is the most seamless option for a new owner to “make their mark” and create a truly one-of-a-kind private-island paradise.”
Residents of Big Scrub Island, the release stated, will also have access to Little Scrub Island, home to the five-star Autograph Collection Hotels® property, and all its amenities. Conveniences, it said, include 52 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites; a 55-slip deep water marina; award-winning Ixora Spa; three restaurants including the fine-dining Caravela, open-air poolside Tierra! Tierra! and Gourmet Market Café; fitness centre; dive shop; sailing school; and a scheduled, private ferry with hourly trips to Trellis Bay Dock on Beef Island, Tortola.
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42 Responses to “A piece of the VI for sale! Big Scrub Island on the market”
seems like your not wise or wize cause the island is already privately owned. They are just selling it to any money man or woman that wants to buy.
Plenty of black men could buy the island if they want. Jay Z is one
So I think you just mean to say your a broke man.
You cannot deem anywhere a National Park after someone already spent millions purchasing it from a private owner. Government can turn Crown Land into National Parks or buy back lands from private persons and do the same. They cannot take people land and turn it into a National Park. Instead of selling our lands to buy sh.t we need to rethink the foolishness we have been doing for donkey years. It's amazing we are the ones who sold off all the land and now it's Government and expats that are getting the bad rap.