Private Bahamas island to be auctioned with NO reserve

A breathtaking private island in the Bahamas that features miles of beaches and an airstrip is set to be auctioned this month with no reserve. 

The island, which is known as St Andrew’s or Little Ragged Island is the largest private island currently listed for sale, according to Business Insider.  

Bidding on the 730 acres of undeveloped land begins on March 26 and a $100,000 deposit is required to register for the bidding.   

According to Concierge Auctions, there’s no minimum opening bid, but the island’s list price is $19.5million. It’s currently unclear who owns the island and Concierge Auctions said they were not able to reveal the owner’s identity to DailyMail.com due to ‘client confidentiality’. 

A breathtaking private island (pictured) in the Bahamas is set to be auctioned this month with no reserve 

The island, which is known as St Andrew's or Little Ragged Island is the largest private island currently listed for sale

The island, which is known as St Andrew’s or Little Ragged Island is the largest private island currently listed for sale

Bidding on the 730 acres of undeveloped land begins on March 26 and a $100,000 deposit is required to register for the bidding

Bidding on the 730 acres of undeveloped land begins on March 26 and a $100,000 deposit is required to register for the bidding

According to Concierge Auctions, there is no reserve price, meaning there is no minimum opening bid

According to Concierge Auctions, there is no reserve price, meaning there is no minimum opening bid

It's currently unclear who owns the island and a DailyMail.com request for comment to Concierge Auctions was not immediately returned Monday afternoon

It’s currently unclear who owns the island and a DailyMail.com request for comment to Concierge Auctions was not immediately returned Monday afternoon

The island features miles of pristine white sand beaches, fresh water ponds, stone walls and pastures previously used for cows

The island features miles of pristine white sand beaches, fresh water ponds, stone walls and pastures previously used for cows

It has deep water access on the eastern side of the island, which makes it perfect for large ships to pull up

It has deep water access on the eastern side of the island, which makes it perfect for large ships to pull up

The island is the southernmost island of the Ragged Chain and is located five miles from Duncan Town, 139 miles from Cuba, 223 miles from Nassau and 372 miles from Miami

The island is the southernmost island of the Ragged Chain and is located five miles from Duncan Town, 139 miles from Cuba, 223 miles from Nassau and 372 miles from Miami

The island features miles of pristine white sand beaches, fresh water ponds, stone walls and pastures previously used for cows.

It has deep water access on the eastern side of the island, which makes it perfect for large ships to pull up.

According to Concierge Auctions, it’s also ‘perfect for development or a private residence’.

The website says that the island is also a prime location for snorkeling, sailing and other water activities, including bone-fishing. 

‘Grouper, snapper, barracuda, tuna, and kingfish aplenty swim the gorgeous reefs and warm waters beyond the island’s sandy beachfront,’ the website says. 

Whoever secures the island can also watch wild pink flamingos in the shallow water off the beaches along the chain.  

According to Concierge Auctions, it's also 'perfect for development or a private residence'

According to Concierge Auctions, it’s also ‘perfect for development or a private residence’

The website says that the island is also a prime location for snorkeling, sailing and other water activities, including bone-fishing

The website says that the island is also a prime location for snorkeling, sailing and other water activities, including bone-fishing

Whoever secures the island can also watch wild pink flamingos in the shallow water off the beaches along the chain

Whoever secures the island can also watch wild pink flamingos in the shallow water off the beaches along the chain

The island features miles of beautiful beaches (pictured) for one lucky buyer

The island features miles of beautiful beaches (pictured) for one lucky buyer 

And if that isn't enough to catch a buyer's attention, the island is equipped with an airstrip for private plane landings

And if that isn’t enough to catch a buyer’s attention, the island is equipped with an airstrip for private plane landings

According to Concierge Auctions, the possibilities are endless on the island that they say is a 'perfect blank canvas of rolling hills, lignum vitae trees, and calm warm waters'

According to Concierge Auctions, the possibilities are endless on the island that they say is a ‘perfect blank canvas of rolling hills, lignum vitae trees, and calm warm waters’

The site says that the island would be a great spot for development of things like a private residential settlement or a boutique resort with more than enough acreage left to add an entire 18-hole golf course

The site says that the island would be a great spot for development of things like a private residential settlement or a boutique resort with more than enough acreage left to add an entire 18-hole golf course

The pandemic has opened the market for more buyers to purchase private islands and island properties

The pandemic has opened the market for more buyers to purchase private islands and island properties

A boat is seen sailing alongside the island, which is set to go up for auction later this month

A boat is seen sailing alongside the island, which is set to go up for auction later this month 

St Andrews also has two large ponds, and a forest with thousands of coconut trees. 

And if that isn’t enough to catch one lucky buyer’s attention, the island is equipped with an airstrip for private plane landings.

The island is the southernmost island of the Ragged Chain and is located five miles from Duncan Town, 139 miles from Cuba, 223 miles from Nassau and 372 miles from Miami.

Duncan Town is a small settlement where the airstrip is located. The town is also equipped with a robust solar farm.

According to Mansion Global, the pandemic has opened the market for more buyers to purchase private islands and island properties. 

‘We are seeing a significant increase in both buyer and seller interest in these kinds of top tier tropical destinations over the past year,’ Laura Brady, CEO of Concierge Auctions, told Mansion Global. 

‘It’s clear that now is the time to find your personal paradise, and even build it.’