Paradise for sale, at a bargain
I never imagined I’d regard a multimillion-dollar property as a bargain, but this island paradise in the South Pacific appears to qualify. The compound known as Rai Ki Wai, on more than 45 acres of land on the highest point of the Fijian island of Wakaya, originally went on the market for $12 million. Its living space totals about 23,000 square feet, spread across several expansive pavilions and three smaller guest “bures” (huts).
After failing to sell at $12 million, the price was knocked down. It sits at $6,950,000 — and if it still doesn’t sell, it’s going to the highest bidder at auction Oct. 3. The auction has no reserve — no minimum bid (though of course the property still very likely to sell for several million dollars). And the property even has potential to actually make money for its owner, the auction listing notes: “Rai Ki Wai can be easily rented as turnkey vacation property through an agreement with the exclusive Wakaya Club & Resort. The resort can provide all the food, housecleaning, and other amenities expected.”
The main living area is 4,200 square feet.
An infinity pool with waterfall (not shown) overlooks the ocean.
The island of Wakaya, surrounded by coral reef, is 5 miles long and about a mile and a half wide.
The private island of Wakaya, including its roads, marina and private airport, is maintained by employees of the exclusive Wakaya Club and Spa Resort or Wakaya Ltd., who populate Wakaya village. The only other visitors allowed to land or dock are resort guests or the island’s eight property owners and their invited guests — no paparazzi.
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After failing to sell at $12 million, the price was knocked down. It sits at $6,950,000 — and if it still doesn’t sell, it’s going to the highest bidder at auction Oct. 3. The auction has no reserve — no minimum bid (though of course the property still very likely to sell for several million dollars). And the property even has potential to actually make money for its owner, the auction listing notes: “Rai Ki Wai can be easily rented as turnkey vacation property through an agreement with the exclusive Wakaya Club & Resort. The resort can provide all the food, housecleaning, and other amenities expected.”
The main living area is 4,200 square feet.
An infinity pool with waterfall (not shown) overlooks the ocean.
The island of Wakaya, surrounded by coral reef, is 5 miles long and about a mile and a half wide.
The private island of Wakaya, including its roads, marina and private airport, is maintained by employees of the exclusive Wakaya Club and Spa Resort or Wakaya Ltd., who populate Wakaya village. The only other visitors allowed to land or dock are resort guests or the island’s eight property owners and their invited guests — no paparazzi.
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