Where timeless luxury, impeccable craftsmanship, and effortless living converge.

A Legacy Estate of Exceptional Scale

Set within the gates of Lyford Cay, the Bahamas’ most prized private enclave, Sans Souci stands as one of the community’s truly exceptional legacy estates. Elevated land with sweeping ocean views, this resort-scale compound blends understated sophistication with the ultimate in privacy, security, and modern infrastructure.

This extraordinary estate unfolds across multiple structures, each designed for gracious living, elegant entertaining, and seamless service. More than simply a residence, Villa Sans Souci is a fully realised beachfront private retreat engineered to the highest standards, a property that anticipates every need and elevates every moment.

MAIN RESIDENCE

A masterwork of scale, comfort, and refined living.

Arrival & Grand Interior Spaces

A formal entrance foyer leads into a series of beautifully appointed oceanfront living spaces, each with expansive terraces, designed for both quiet relaxation and elegant entertaining.

• Formal Living Room opening to breathtaking ocean views
• Formal Dining Room connecting directly to the chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry
• Library Office with Bar, including a discreet service area with copier, lighting controls, and electrical systems
• Piano Room, featuring two full bathrooms

Every principal room opens to breathtaking ocean views or lush garden courtyards with fountains, creating seamless indoor–outdoor living.

Ocean & Garden Terraces

Villa Sans Souci offers some of the most impressive outdoor living environments in Lyford Cay:

• Oceanfront dining pavilion with panoramic sea views
• Expansive sitting terraces facing the ocean
• Garden-side dining and lounge terraces overlooking manicured grounds and water features

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS

Two Grand Primary Suites

Thoughtfully separated for privacy, each fully insulated primary suite features:

• Large bedrooms
• Private lounge/seating area off the West bedroom
• Generous walk-in closets
• Oversized ensuite bathrooms

Guest Wing

A dedicated guest wing includes:
• Two spacious guest suites, each with a bathtub and walk-in shower
• A central lounge/living room connecting the two suites

Additional Bedrooms Throughout the Compound

Across the estate, additional guest and staff accommodation brings the total to 10+ guest-capable bedrooms and 10+ bathrooms, including:

• Bungalow (2 bed / 2 bath)
• Manager’s Cottage (2 bed / 2 bath)
• Staff Cottage (3 bed / 3 bath)
• Chef’s Apartment (1 bed / 1 bath)
• Staff Basement Facilities
• Contractor’s Bathroom

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINING SPACES

Resort-Style Pool Pavilion

The marble pool terrace spans an impressive footprint, including:

• Expansive sun deck with umbrellas and loungers
• Dedicated His & Hers changing rooms
• Multiple access points to garden and ocean terraces

Media Room

Perfect for private screening and family gatherings, the custom media room offers:

• 85″ theatre-quality television
• Automatic drapes
• Dedicated rear equipment room with auxiliary fire/security panels

Gym / Studio

A flexible space is ideal for a gym, yoga studio, Pilates room, or private office.

Manager’s Office

Integrated directly into the residence for seamless on-site estate oversight.

CHEF’S KITCHEN & CATERING OPERATIONS

Villa Sans Souci is designed to host at any scale: from intimate family dinners to large gatherings with full service.

Main Kitchen

Professional-grade and meticulously equipped:

• Cooling drawers
• Sub Zero Fridge & Freezer
• Food warming cabinet
• Ice maker
• Miele dishwasher
• Two Miele Stoves
• Two Thermador ovens

Butler’s Pantry

A fully outfitted service zone adjacent to the dining room:

• Coffee storage and service center
• Sub-Zero refrigerator
• Sub-Zero ice maker
• Two dishwashers
• KitchenAid wine cooler

Three Laundry Facilities

• Main laundry
• Basement laundry
• Staff cottage laundry

This multi-zone infrastructure supports full-time estate management and high-volume entertaining.

SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTURE & ESTATE SYSTEMS

A rare combination of beauty and engineering.

Villa Sans Souci is one of the most comprehensively equipped private estates in The Bahamas, featuring resort-grade mechanicals and systems designed for long-term reliability.

Basement Level – Infrastructure Core

• AmeriKooler walk-in freezer & cooler
• Dedicated wine room
• Electrical room
• Plumbing rooms with:

o Hot water heaters
o AC systems
o Leak-detection “water bug” system
o Sump and circulation pumps
o Fountain and pool heater equipment

• Separate men’s and ladies’ bathrooms with changing rooms
• Additional storage rooms

Exterior Service Areas

• Lightning rod
• Room with three pool heaters
• Beach toy storage room
• Tool shed
• Contractor’s bathroom with shower

STAFF & MANAGEMENT QUARTERS

Designed for a fully supported household, the estate includes:

Manager’s Cottage

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, back patio, lawn.

Staff Cottage

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry, ideal for full-time housekeepers.

Chef’s Apartment

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, and kitchenette.

Staff Basement Facilities

Separate bathrooms, showers, changing areas, and storage.

GROUNDS & OUTDOOR FEATURES

• South Zen Garden planted with fruit trees
• Beach Access
• Beautifully landscaped gardens with fountains
• Elevated land for enhanced views and drainage
• Electric gates for security and privacy
• 4-car garage

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS & MECHANICALS

• New DAIKIN AC Chiller System (2024) cools entire estate; never above 50% capacity
• Caterpillar 350 KW diesel generator
• RO Water Maker
• 80,000-gallon irrigation tank
• Rainbird irrigation system
• Crestron landscape lighting
• Entire estate equipped with smoke detectors tied to Lyford Cay Fire Department
• New alarm and security system

A Rare Opportunity in Lyford Cay

Villa Sans Souci is more than one of Lyford Cay’s great estates; it is a self-contained private resort, meticulously built and maintained at the highest standard. Its combination of size, privacy, infrastructure, service areas, and ocean proximity is unmatched.

Perfect for a family seeking a generational estate or a discerning buyer who values privacy, security, and the ability to entertain at any scale, Sans Souci represents the pinnacle of Bahamian luxury living.

Price upon request

W: Bahamas Sotherby’s International Realty