A Cumbrian estate agency has gone international, marketing a private island in the Maldives for $45 million.

David Britton Estates has launched David Britton International, expanding its reach beyond the UK.

The agency has been chosen to provide sales and marketing services for luxury villas at the Soneva Jani resort in the Maldives, including the one-of-a-kind North Island.

David Britton, managing director of the estate agency, said: “Individual villas are priced from $4.4 million USD upwards, but the absolute jewel in the crown is a $45 million private island which stands alone as the only single-residence island in the Maldives archipelago.

"It is an exceptional place which we are confident will attract international attention.”

The island as visualised in it's final stateThe island as visualised in it's final state (Image: David Britton International) Soneva Jani, located on the island of Medhufaru in the Maldives' Noonu Atoll, sits 105 miles north of the capital city of Malé.

North Island, described as a 'breathtaking oasis,' will have a total land area of 33,437 square metres and a 3,717 square metre built-up area.

The complex will feature five bedrooms and three children's rooms across a series of villas on the island, sitting at the northern tip of Soneva Jani.

The main villa will have an infinity pool and an 'opulent master suite', while the two guest villas will have direct access to the beach.

There is a development plan to add two further villas.

The island's exclusive chef will be on hand to serve 'sumptuous food'The island's exclusive chef will be on hand to serve 'sumptuous food' (Image: David Britton International) A private cinema on the beach, a beachside grill and bar, and a beach shack offer the chance for 'laid-back elegance' and 'enchanting starlit cinematic moments'.

North Island features a 'verdant tropical forest and powder-white beaches, kissed by the Maldivian sun and surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of a private lagoon'.

The villa complex will be crafted from sustainable, ethically sourced materials, with a focus on reusing and recycling.

David Britton on North IslandDavid Britton on North Island (Image: David Britton International) Mr Britton said: "I spent five days at Soneva Jani earlier this year and I can say with absolute confidence that it is the most breathtakingly perfect place I have ever had the privilege to visit.

"Every detail is meticulously considered and executed.

"This is a true one-of-a-kind place - a unique opportunity to own a private island in one of the most beautiful locations this planet has to offer."

The agency will also be marketing properties in Spain, with plans to expand to other European countries, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic in the coming months.

The bar on the sun-kissed beach of the private islandThe bar on the sun-kissed beach of the private island (Image: David Britton International) Mr Britton said: "This is the start of something special.

"We have an established brand in Cumbria and southern Scotland and we're laser-focused on continuing to deliver the very high levels of personalised service that have become synonymous with our brand.

"We will also be full steam ahead with our new international instructions, as we make every effort to deliver global impact from our headquarters on the cusp of the Lake District National Park."

David Britton Estates & International has offices in Penrith, Cockermouth, Kendal, and Kirkby Stephen.

To find out more about the Soneva Jani properties, visit brittonestates.co.uk/international.