Whoever is lucky enough - or rich enought - to bag the property will have some pretty exclusive company. The island was operated as a coconut plantation in the 19th century and is now scattered with swaying coconut palms.Ī strict conservation program has been instituted to ensure the preservation of all marine and wild life. He would not name names but did reveal that one of the interested parties was a Hollywood A-lister who is now battling it out against three or four other potential buyers until the bidding slot closes. "When we thought about selling we looked at e-bay and thought why not? In the last 24 hrs the site has had 151,000 hits, so it is bringing in a lot of interest." Its not about the money - we just feel its time to move on and spend some time with the grandchildren." John said: "We have lived here for a long time. Recently its current value was estimated at 25 million euro and this is expected to rocket to around 40 million euro once the resort opens.
More than 300 builders are currently living on the island, which is estimated for completion in 6 to 9 months.įormer construction worker John said the island was appraised at $10 million in 1999 before any development work had even started. The couple have spent 13 years and nearly $10 million restoring and advancing the facilities on the island, which is home to a world class resort development. We decided to purchase the island while sitting on the beach in the rain." John 64, said: "When we found the island in 13 years ago there was no infrastructure or conveniences, but the property was incredible. It is advertised on the auction web-site as one of the last freehold islands in Fiji and described as an island paradise.Ī mystery Hollywood A-lister is said to be already showing a keen interest - much to the delight of owner John Miller who bought the island with wife Shelly for just $2 million in 1994. The 225 acre Fijian island is surrounded by a 5,000 acre lagoon and boasts sugar-white beaches, limestones caves and more marine animals than you can shake a stick at. If you fancy owning your own island, living next door to A-list Hollywood celebrities and happen to have a spare £17 million, this south Pacific paradise could be the one for you.Ĭomplete with its own golf course, a 3,400ft run-way, and reef, The Blue Lagoon Island Resort is for sale on e-Bay for a cool 25 million euro.
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