School Lands Lane

Looking for a homestead opportunity? Somewhere everyone in your family can have their own apartment? Consider School Lands Lane.

Currently there are 4 one bedroom apartments and 1 two bedroom apartment. There are plans for 2 further one bedroom apartment on site. So you could have 7 separate residential dwelling units on one property. Three of the four buildings have already had extensive work done to them and 5 dwellings are nearing completion.


The renovations are tasteful and have been carried out in sympathy with the historic nature of the site. Approved plans are in place to continue the work and much of the necessary materials are on site and will be included in the sale. This property is located close to Hamilton, is leasehold for 125 years and has plenty of parking.

Offered for sale at $1,650,000.  For more information call Sharon Cranfield at 305 8074

Convict Bay townhouse on the water

You won't find a waterfront property with these amenities near this price anywhere else in Bermuda!For $695,000 you can have a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse 

with waterviews, a private patio, beach and gym all walking distance to the ferry and to the town of St Georges.

Call Sharon Cranfield today to see this Convict Bay townhouse 441 305 8074

Edma in Somerset with pool and apartment

This great 3 bedroom house with an apartment and pool is priced at $1,199,000.

It is walking distance to the Somerset Village and the fast ferry with the nice little one bedroom apartment on the ground floor to help pay the mortgage. There's a large family kitchen, separate dining room and a living room with fireplace on the ground floor bedrooms with lovely ocean views upstairs.

Take a look at Edma visual tour for more photos.
We want to sell it soon so make an appointment to come and see it today. Contact Sharon Cranfield tel. 305 8074 or email scranfield@regosir.com

Sold! 2 bedroom Condo in Paget, Bermuda

We have just sold this large 2 bedroom condo with private garden terrace. This one level apartment close to the ferry and ideal for retirees is in Harbour House, Paget.

The asking price was $950,000. For more information on another condominium in this development with views of the harbour that we have on the market please email scranfield@brcl.bm call Sharon Cranfield on 441 305 8074.

Large open plan living and dining rooms are serviced by a kitchen with more than ample cabinet space and good flow for entertaining inside or out.

Residents of this development also benefit from a well maintained swimming pool, pool area and tennis courts.

I really like this one!

Cute little cottage in a nice area with LOADS of potential for $715,000 - can be a 3 bedroom or a 2 bedroom depending on what you want to do with it. There is also a basement, as well as a garage and outbuildings. Sits on 0.16 Acre.

Renovations were started, the bathroom and kitchen are a blank slate - the rest is up to you.  The lot of land next door is for sale too - asking $395,000.

Contact me if you are interested and would like more information scranfield@brcl.bm or tel 441 305 8074

Lots of Choice under $700,000

For $695,000 you could buy a very nice 4 bedroom (yes, 4 bedroom!) townhouse in move-in condition, right near the Rockaway ferry so everyone gets to school or work on time.  

Rockaway is a well organised and well established development with plenty of open space and areas for kids to play. This condo is vacant and easy to show. Give me a call if you are interested in seeing it on 305 8074.

Lovely Manor House Condo $750,000

So central and so nicely done inside -  this condo should be first on your list of homes to consider buying!

2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on a single level with a charming private patio. Excellent facilities at Manor house include 2 pools, tennis courts, beach, dock on Harrington sound, boat storage and beautifully landscaped grounds. Call me for an appointment to view 441 3058074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm

There's some good buys out there!

Today I saw one of our new listings - a 2 bedroom cottage near Spanish Point with an apartment, water views and in a nice little neighbourhood with an asking price of $525,000 - you can't beat that!
Call me if you want more information 441 3058074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm

Back to school

Back to school and the routine starts again - beating the traffic in the morning, getting in to work a little earlier which gives you a few extra minutes to check the real estate websites and see what's new. 

Did you see this lovely property on Hinson's Island yet?  

If not take a look at Hinson's Island visual tour. This waterfront property with docks and mooring has an asking price is $1,895,000. Call me Sharon Cranfield 441 305 8074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm for more information

Huntley Manor 2 bedroom executive apartment

$ 1,695,000 Large, spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single level apartment in Paget with pool.

Privately situated, up and away from everyone. Huge balconies with fabulous water views. Designer kitchen, elegant reception rooms with very high ceilings and central air throughout. Set in well established landscaped surroundings with ample parking and storage.
Click here to view the visual tour
Call me, Sharon Cranfield for more details at 441 305 8074.

Just Listed - Hinson's Island home

This lovely 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Bermuda cottage on Hinson's Island, Paget with incredible waterviews is now on the market for sale.

This boatable waterfront property has its own private dock, jetty and boat slip.  It comes with 2 moorings; one just off the property for a 42 ft boat and the other in Hinson Bay for a 17ft boat.

Lovely views from every room.  Livingroom with fireplace for winter nights and big outside
terraced patios for summer nights and with a boat included in the sale.
This property has it all!

Call me, Sharon Cranfield, Sole Listing Agent, for more information 441 305 8074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm

Thrupenny Bit - Hinson's Island, Bermuda

Thrupenny Bit offers you the opportunity to live the old quiet Bermuda lifestyle, accessed only by boat with no cars and bikes only shaded tree lined pathways to walk from place to place.

Residents are members of Hinson's Island Club where annual dues run at approximately $750 per year.  They share use of 3 docks, 2 slips and 6 acres of park-like landscaped grounds - it is a wonderful place for children.

Thrupenny Bit is a 2 bedroom cottage situated on half an acre of waterfront property with a private dock, jetty and slip.  Both bedrooms are en-suite with built in closets. The living-dining room has a large fireplace and french doors to the patios and pool. The asking price for this property is $1,895,000

If you would like more information please call me on 441 305 8074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm

Guidelines for International Buyers of Property in Bermuda

Guidelines for International Buyers of Property in Bermuda

Thinking of buying a property in Bermuda?

There are guidelines for buying property on the Island of Bermuda based on whether a person is a Bermudian or non Bermudian / International buyer i.e. US Citizen, UK Citizen, etc.

· International buyers may only buy property in Bermuda that is currently owned by a non-Bermudian.

· Prospective international buyers must submit an application to the Bermuda Government for the grant of the license to hold property along with a fee.

· The cost of a Bermuda License to Acquire Property is 18 percent of the purchase price of a condominium and 25 percent of the purchase price of a house.

· A property's annual rental value (ARV) must exceed a designated amount ($32,400 for a condominium, $153,000 for a house) to be eligible for purchase by an international buyer.

· International buyers may not buy investment property such as land, commercial real estate or property intended mainly to earn rental income.

For further information on the buying process for property in Bermuda as well as what property is for sale in Bermuda please visit my website http://www.bda4sale.com/ or call Sharon Cranfield at 1 441 305 8074.

Take the ferry to Hamilton - Live in Paget Bermuda

No traffic problems if you live close to the ferry in Harbour House, Paget.  

Enjoy living on the ground floor in this secure development with access to lovely gardens from your private terrace. This tastefully decorated condo has central air, wood floors and 2 extra large bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.

The kitchen has more than ample cabinet space with good flow for entertaining in either the living room, dining room or out on the covered patio.

Residents of this development also benefit from a well maintained swimming pool, pool area and tennis courts.

Please click on the visual tour link to have a look at what it has to offer.

For Sale at $950,000 - want more information? Please call Sharon Cranfield on 441 305 8074

The Price is Right

Bermudians, the time is right to buy that property that you've been thinking about.  An investment in property is one of the soundest that you can make in the long term.  Think back to when you were a child and how much properties cost at that time and then look at what your outlay would be now to buy the same thing.

Prices have more than doubled.

This is a buyers market and there are great deals out there. Often sellers don't want to advertise at a lower price but they are open to lower offers.  Call me if you would like to discuss what's available and what could be in your price range. My cell number is 305 8074.

Waterfront Property in Bermuda - available and affordable

Yes! I have a fine 2 bedroom townhouse right on the water in St Georges. Easy to manage - a great retirement property.

Boatable waterfront in Bermuda and it comes with a private beach and gym facilities!

It's worth considering - call me on 305 8074 to find out more. 

Sold! Moat House - Fort Hamilton Drive, Bermuda

Sold! Modern 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom home close to the city with views of Hamilton Harbour.

Great indoor and outdoor entertainment areas.  

Living room with wood floors and fireplace, a totally updated kitchen as well as a dining room all of which have large glass doors to a wrap around deck.

3 bedrooms, each en-suite with access to the gardens, loads of storage and views to die for.

Click here to view the Moat House visual tour. 

Things to consider when buying a property in Bermuda - "Tenants in Common" vs "Joint Tenancy"

"Tenants in Common" vs "Joint Tenancy"

If you intend to purchase your property together with another person in Bermuda you will be asked to decide whether you wish to purchase as Tenants in Common or buy the property in Joint Tenancy.

Simply put, if you are buying as Tenants-in-Common each person owns a share of the property and can give/bequeath their share to another person.

Buying as Joint Tenants you buy a property with one or more people subject to the law of survivorship.  If one person dies the property is automatically owned by the remaining people. No person has a specific interest in the property, they all own it equally together.

For more information on this or anything else to do with Real Estate in Bermuda please contact me at scranfield@brcl.bm

Strawberry Hill, Paget, Bermuda

Help!! I need to find a buyer for this really nice condo. It is quiet and spacious with 2 bedrooms, two and a half baths and only a 5 minute commute to work in Hamilton. Negotiably priced at $895,000

This townhouse has 2 large bedrooms with tons of closets and extra storage. Both of these bedrooms have big en-suite bathrooms. Then you have a spacious livingroom with a fireplace,a separate dining room as well as a private patio for outside entertaining. The kitchen is bright and cheerful with plenty of cabinets - appliances are included.

Amenities for residents include a communal swimming pool and tennis court and plenty of parking.

Please click Strawberry Hill visual tour to see more of what it has to offer.

This property is on the market at $895,000 - contact Sharon Cranfield scranfield@brcl.bm or 441 305 8074 if you would like more information or an appointment to view.

The buying process in Bermuda

How do I go about buying a property in Bermuda? 

1. Visit a bank or lending institution and get pre approved for a mortgage.  You do this by making an appointment with a loan officer and providing them accurate information on your income and expenses so that they can work out how much they will lend you. 
2. Choose a realtor  and go and meet with them to discuss what you are looking for, where you would like to live as well as what your needs are and what your wants are.  Make sure you like and trust them. They will be able to give you information of likely properties and help you and save you time by filtering out the properties that look and sound right but don't fit the description of what you are looking for.
3. Once you have visited a property that you like and decide it is the one for you, make a written offer on the property with the help of your realtor.  This is important because it is a record of intent and stops confusion later on. It also clarifies the terms and conditions (not just the amount) under which you intend to purchase the property and here again take the advice of your realtor as to what you should consider including in your offer.
4. Your realtor can provide you with an idea of what the closing costs on your offer will be and these should be calculated with your offer price and fall within your pre-approved mortgage amount.
5. Once your offer is accepted, contracts for the purchase of the property will be drawn up and will be sent to your lawyer for approval and you will be asked to organise a 10% deposit for when you sign the contract.
6. Your lawyer will review the contract details with you and if you are in agreement you will make an appointment to sign the agreement and lodge your deposit.
7. Once both parties have signed the Sale and Purchase Agreement and the purchaser has lodged the deposit you are said to be in contract and neither party can withdraw unless certain conditions are not met.
8. From here it takes about 30 days for a planning search and then you can complete the sale provided all the other conditions are met. Depending on what they are it can take different lengths of time.
9. At completion the mortgage proceeds are sent to your lawyer and then on to the vendors lawyer after any outstanding debts such as Land Tax are paid. The conveyance document is signed by the vendor  and returned to your lawyer completing the sale and you become the new owner of the property.

Fixer upper Cottage in St Georges, Bermuda

I always think it sad when I first see a property that is broken down and neglected.  After all there must have been a time when someone wanted it enough to spend the time, energy and money on building it and now here it sits bare and in need of new owners.
If you would like to turn this cottage (which is on a nice lot in a nice spot in St Georges) into a home again contact me scranfield@brcl.bm and make an offer - asking $699,000

Get the most out of your real estate agent in Bermuda

Get the most out of your real estate agent in Bermuda.

When you choose a Realtor it is important that you spend time talking to them.  Make an appointment with your real estate agent before you go and look at properties - meet with them to discuss what you are looking for.

Your real estate agent should know where you would like to live, as well as what your needs are and what your wants are.  Needs are what you have to have and wants are things that you would like to have but could be negotiable on. You need to trust your agent and give them this information.

They can really help you by saving you time and effort by filtering out the properties that look and sound right but don't really fit the description of what you are looking for. They will be able to give you all kinds of information on likely properties and comparables to help you through the offer process.

If you would like assistance with the buying process give me a call at 441 305 8074.

Want a sweet little cottage?

Looking for a little cottage? What about Sea Horse Cottage as your new home - asking $785,000. 

It is so cute, nice little garden at the back, ocean views at the front. For people who don't want a condo but can't afford a big house this is great.  The kitchen in open plan - light and bright. There's a beautifully renovated bathroom off the bedrooms. Give me a call if you are interested - 305 8074 or email scranfield@brcl.bm

Strawberry Hill, Paget, Bermuda - large 2 bedroom property

Help!! The owner say Sell!  So I need to find a buyer for this quiet, spacious 2 bedroom apartment only a 5 minute commute to work. Negotiably priced at $895,000  

This townhouse has 2 large bedrooms with tons of closets and extra storage.  Both of these bedrooms have full en-suite bathrooms.  Then you have a spacious livingroom with a fireplace,a separate dining room as well as a private patio for outside entertaining. The kitchen is bright and cheerful with plenty of cabinets - appliances are included.

Amenities for residents include a big swimming pool and tennis court and plenty of parking.

Please click  visual tour  to see more of what it has to offer.

This property is on the market at $895,000 - contact Sharon Cranfield scranfield@brcl.bm or 441 305 8074 if you would like more information or an appointment to view.

Sell to buy market

There seems to be a lot of property on the market at present where people are looking to sell their own property and buy another - upgrading or downgrading. 

Many of the people offering houses for sale are looking to buy condos which offer so much in the way of convenience especially when it comes to maintenance.  Condo prices start at around $450,000 with maintenance fees of around $200 per month.

By the time you add up all the costs of insuring your home, painting and landscaping etc the monthly condo maintenance fee that you pay is reasonable - and someone else has the headaches of dealing with the tradesmen!

Southdown Farm, Southampton, Bermuda - available to international buyers

Watership is a condo with a large garden and it's own private pool.

It is available for purchase by non-Bermudian buyers as well as Long Term Residents - the asking price is $1,300,000.

It comprises 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms as well as a lovely deep covered verandah overlooking the pool.  Nice master suite with fireplace and balconies. Contact me for more information - I can't believe this hasn't sold!  scranfield@brcl.bm

Kelly Hunt's Artwork at Plaza Cafe in Walker Arcade, Bermuda

Last week Plaza Cafe held a held a wine tasting to showcase the photography of  Kelly Hunt.

Here I am with Kelly, artwork in the background enjoying the ambience of The Plaza Cafe (old Rudi's cafe in Walker arcade). Many people were staying for dinner and that looked very good too.

Donte Hunt is running the restaurant and bar side of things and if you click here you can take a look at their menu  Plaza Cafe

Kelly is young and talented and is about to have her work exhibited in a New York Gallery. Take look at her website Kelly Hunt Photography to see her photography

3 bedroom town house for rent in Flatts, Bermuda

REDUCED TO $4000 PER MONTH

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhouse for Rent - Only a 10 minute drive from Hamilton. Contact Sharon Cranfield cell: #305 8074

This condo has it's own private patio and garden and is centrally located. It is fully air-conditioned, has new pvc windows, a carport, huge storage rooms and communal pool.

Brightly lit kitchen, split level living room and dining room leading to covered patio and private yard.

Master bedroom has a private balcony and water views. It is en-suite with ample closet space .

The 2nd bedroom is on the same level as master with a huge loft or 3rd bedroom above. Great for guests or den. Tons of storage.

For an appointment to view please contact Sharon Cranfield cell: 441 305 8074 or email scranfie@logic.bm

Plaza Cafe - a great new restaurant and bar - Walker Arcade, Bermuda

Are you looking for something different to do on a Friday evening after work?  Why not do happy hour at the Plaza Cafe  in the Walker Arcade (used to be Rudi's cafe).
 

Kelly and Donte Hunt have done an absolutely brilliant job on updating and renovating it.  They have opened it up inside with mirrors and bright artwork.  The high ceiling is acentuated by textured wood beams and I loved the new counters, lighting and display shelving.  It works equally well as a bar at night and a restaurant in the day. 

The drinks tasted great, were reasonably priced and the waiters were friendly. Kelly say that it is a brilliant venue for a party and encourages private functions which can take advantage of their outside plaza setting in the arcade.

Weather related

Hooray the sun came out! I'm not accustomed to ongoing bad weather.  It seems like months since we had a straight week of sunshine without wind or showers and I know that I 'm getting older but I don't remember it being like this in previous years.

On the way back from St Georges today I stopped near Shelly Bay to take a picture of the white caps and swell on the sea and was totally soaked in salt spray within a few minutes.  The colour of the water was still clean turquoise and there was a windsurfer riding the waves.  I can't think what possesses people to go into the water in weather like this! 

Cedar Cottage

Who wouldn't want to own a cute 3 bedroom Bermuda cottage?

Especially if it sat on a decent size piece of land?  Well, I have just the thing...It even has a cute name - Cedar Cottage.

 

Here it is nestled in about a third of an acre complete with picket fence along the road and loads of parking. Nice useable yard at the front and plenty of land at the back.

Inside we find a cozy living/dining room with working fireplace, a master bedroom with large ensuite bath and big closets, there are 2 more bedrooms and a second bathroom as well as the kitchen and separate laundry. Asking price for this property is $1,200,000.

Click on virtual tour for more pictures of the property or contact me on cell # 305 8074 for more information.