This Private And Beautiful Island Is Auctioned, Prices Start From IDR 280 Billion

Little Ragged Island (Concierge Auctions via CNN)

JAKARTA - Vacationing on a private island with white sand beaches, sunlight to clear blue sea water, during the COVID-19 pandemic as it is today, is the choice of many people, although not all are able to make it happen.

Like this island, it has a wide stretch of land, with white sand beaches and blue oceans, the island is called Little Ragged Islan or also known as St. Andrew's is the largest private island currently for sale in the Caribbean.

The area is about 730 hectares, with forested hills and white beaches surrounded by blue oceans. This remote wonderland is connected to the rest of the world by taking a 10-minute boat ride to nearby Ragged Island, where a private airstrip awaits.

But if you prefer to come on a superyacht, since you are indeed the rich type with high life, there is also deep water access for large ships to reach this private island.

Private yacht access on Little Ragged Island. (Concierge Auctions via CNN)

There are freshwater pools, snorkeling and sailing opportunities, flats that are great for fishing, and you can also relax on the beach and see flamingos.

Stepping into the water, you will meet groupers, snapper, barracuda, tuna, and kingfish swimming on the coral reef. Meanwhile, the forest is rich in lignum vitae trees, which are known for their medicinal properties.

If you prefer to climb hills and observe other natural resources, try climbing a hill that is up to 12 meters above sea level.

For development opportunities, there is enough room to build a boutique resort with an 18-hole golf course. Or if you are a baddie mastermind, you can create a base in the style of James Bond's high-end enemy.

Little Ragged Island. (Concierge Auctions via CNN)

Little Ragged is sold through Concierge Auctions, a United States (US) real estate company that auctions properties to the highest bidder and claims a client list that includes some of the names you may have heard of, such as Cher and Michael Jordan.

To be able to participate in this auction, you need to make an initial deposit of 100 thousand US dollars. The price of the island is mentioned at 19.5 million US dollars or around Rp. 280,231,575,000. No minimum bid or minimum bid is expected.

"We've received a large number of enthusiasts in the auction so far, hopefully, this is a unique opportunity," Laura Brady, co-founder, and CEO of Auction Hall Concierge told CNN Travel.

"We are confident that the Concierge Auction platform will provide unmatched reach to global buyers during the auction process. Virtual private views are available online. Bids open March 26, 2021, and close March 31," he said.