Prince’s $12M Turks and Caicos Vacation Retreat Up for Auction

Prince purchased this Caribbean paradise on Turks and Caicos back in 2010, paying a reported $12 million. In addition to the main building, there are numerous other structures – and, in what’s clearly a nod to his favourite colour, the long, winding driveway has been painted bright purple. A guard house is located near the front entrance.

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Prince also purchased the surrounding parcels of land, resulting in a totally private peninsula called Turtle Tail, sprawling across more than five acres in Providenciales, on the island’s south shore.

The estate was built with maximum privacy in mind, and is perched 40 feet above sea level.

Two private beaches, a private 200-foot dock and tennis court are some of the many amenities found outside the home.

The property has its own private white sand beach – just marvel at that clear azure-blue water.

With six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, the winning bidder won’t be running out of space anytime soon.

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Inside, amenities include a gym, media room and home theatre.

The panoramic ocean views are nothing short of breathtaking.

The Mediterranean-style home has a red tile roof and pale stucco façade.

Currently owned by Prince’s estate, the firm auctioning off the property describes the home as “a rare opportunity to surround yourself with natural beauty, combined with luxury and seclusion.”

The property has reportedly been on the market for more than a year at an asking price of $16 million with no takers, so instead it’s heading to auction.

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“How do you value a masterpiece like the Mona Lisa?” Todd Wohl, founder of Premiere Estates Auction Company, said in a statement. “The value is ultimately determined by the market – with a unique property like Prince’s Turks and Caicos estate, we anticipate significant interest and multiple bidders.”

Prospective buyers are invited to jet down to the island for a private tour – Wohl says he’ll even pick you up at the airport!

The front of the home features glass doors opening to the foyer and the great room beyond.

Classic wood shutter-style doors open to allow the indoor space to flow seamlessly to the outdoors while letting the gentle tropical breeze flow through the home.

The great room features sliding glass doors opening to the lush outdoor spaces.

“This sprawling island paradise is perfect for a luxurious retreat with a one-of-a-kind former owner,” added Todd Wohl of Premiere Estates.

Prince reportedly loved spending time at his island paradise, taking in the spectacular ocean view.

While the purple driveway is certainly indicative of the late musician’s iconoclastic style, the rest of the home is remarkably traditional, hewing to the Caribbean style.

This stone-floored recreation room features a wet bar and shuttered accordion-style wooden doors that open to the sun deck.

The property is surrounded by lush vegetation, with an array of walking paths and areas of interest throughout.

In addition to 10,000 square feet of indoor living area, the estate also features an array of outdoor spaces to capitalize on the natural beauty of this gorgeous Caribbean island.

While there’s no opening bid, prospective bidders need to put down a deposit of $100,000 in order to get in on the action when the auction takes place on July 12, 2018.

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