Property Information for ID #176

This Placencia Caribbean Sea front home perches on a half acre of land midway on the 14 mile long Placencia Peninsula at its highest point, six feet above sea level on 100 feet of Caribbean Sea front.

Three separate wood frame buildings and a large covered pavillion sit on a reinforced concrete platform that is 10 feet high and supported by 12" reinforced concrete columns set into massive concrete footings dug to the water line. At 16 feet above sea level, and protected by False Caye and the Barrier Reef to the east, the living areas are well above any conceivable storm surge from the Caribbean Sea.

There are two large bedroom and bathroom buildings and a common living/dining/kitchen/pantry building on the platform which add up to 1300 square feet; as well as a laundry/utility building, and secure storage building at beach level. The storage building is large enough to be converted to a caretaker's apartment. Way up on the roof there's a star deck which provides a 360 view of the Gulf of Honduras and False Caye to the east, north and south along the Peninsula, and west over the Lagoon to the Maya Mountains.

Cocoplums, coconut palms, palmettos, cashews, sea grapes, mangoes, wild papayas, and soursap are some of the many trees on the property and bougainvellia and hibiscus were planted in February, 2010.

This Caribbean Sea front home was designed by a North Carolina architect with experience in designing wood frame houses which have stood up to hurricanes on the Outer Banks of the Carolinas. He produced a striking design which is unique on the Peninsula. Principles incorporated in the design include:

    * Local building materials and styles.
    * Open to the beach and sea, lots of glass and covered outdoor space.
    * Natural cooling through capturing and filtering through the prevailing northeast sea breeze.
    * Both shared and private spaces for two couples or families to enjoy the house at the same time.
    * Funky yet functional.

The road is now paved from the tip of the Peninsula to well north of this home and the paving to the Southern Highway is expected to be done by the end of 2010. At the north end of the Placencia Peninsula an international airport, 18 hole golf course, casino, and yacht marina are under construction; but there is nothing over three stories anywhere near this property. There are several small resorts and sto
This Placencia Caribbean Sea front home perches on a half acre of land midway on the 14 mile long Placencia Peninsula at its highest point, six feet above sea level on 100 feet of Caribbean Sea front. Three separate wood frame buildings and a large covered pavilion sit on a reinforced concrete platform that is 10 feet high and supported by 12" reinforced concrete columns set into massive concrete footings dug to the water line. At 16 feet above sea level, and protected by False Caye and the Barrier Reef to the east, the living areas are well above any conceivable storm surge from the Caribbean Sea.
 
There are two large bedroom and bathroom buildings and a common living/dining/kitchen/pantry building on the platform which add up to 1300 square feet; as well as a laundry/utility building, and secure storage building at beach level. The storage building is large enough to be converted to a caretaker's apartment. Way up on the roof there's a star deck which provides a 360 view of the Gulf of Honduras and False Caye to the east, north and south along the Peninsula, and west over the Lagoon to the Maya Mountains.
 
Cocoplums, coconut palms, palmettos, cashews, sea grapes, mangoes, wild papayas, and soursap are some of the many trees on the property and bougainvellia and hibiscus were planted in February, 2010.
 
This Caribbean Sea front home was designed by a North Carolina architect with experience in designing wood frame houses which have stood up to hurricanes on the Outer Banks of the Carolinas. He produced a striking design which is unique on the Peninsula. Principles incorporated in the design include:
 
    * Local building materials and styles.
    * Open to the beach and sea, lots of glass and covered outdoor space.
    * Natural cooling through capturing and filtering through the prevailing northeast sea breeze.
    * Both shared and private spaces for two couples or families to enjoy the house at the same time.
    * Funky yet functional.
 
The road is now paved from the tip of the Peninsula to well north of this home and the paving to the Southern Highway is expected to be done by the end of 2010. At the north end of the Placencia Peninsula an international airport, 18 hole golf course, casino, and yacht marina are under construction; but there is nothing over three stories anywhere near this property. There are several small resorts and stores within walking distance and the best restaurant in Placencia is just up the beach at the Maya Beach Hotel.
 
The airstrip with hourly flights to and from Belize City by Tropic Air and Maya Air is a few miles south. Placencia Village, about 7 miles away, offers a full range of stores and services including a great gelato shop. False Caye with lots of coral and good snorkeling is a short paddle away. Snorkeling from shore is also possible along a line of coral mounts extending about a mile north. Access to the lagoon with its manatees, crocodiles, and different species of fish is a short walk across the road.
 
The world's second longest barrier reef lies 8 miles to the east and there's excellent diving, snorkeling, and fishing among the extensive network of Cayes, smaller reefs, and shallow flats that are protected by the barrier reef. Snorkelers and divers can swim with Whale Sharks just outside the barrier reef in the spring.
 
The Maya Mountains and pristine rainforests are 30 miles away and it's a short drive to the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary with its five species of big cats including Jaguars, Toucans, and network of hiking trails. Cockscomb also offers several spots along the trails where you can swim under and slide down waterfalls. A little further afield there are a variety of activities available including exploring Mayan ruins, visiting a Howler Monkey Sanctuary, jungle eco-lodges, caving, zip lining, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, and cliff jumping. There's even a spot where caving and paddling are combined on an underground stream.
 
Placencia offers great weather; the best beach in Belize running the whole length of the peninsula, peace and quiet and miles of deserted beaches in all seasons, a blend of Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, and Mayan cultures; and close proximity to a number of marine reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks. It's like being on a lush tropical island where the gentle swell of the Caribbean Sea will sing you to sleep; but when the need arises you can drive over a bridge to the mainland.
 
Sale price includes all custom made hardwood furniture including queen bed platforms with storage, mattresses, linens, kitchen equipment, yard tools, and everything else needed to provide an opportunity to just turn the key and move in.
 
The airstrip with hourly flights to and from Belize City by Tropic Air and Maya Air is a few miles south. Placencia Village, about 7 miles away, offers a full range of stores and services including a great gelato shop. False Caye with lots of coral and good snorkeling is a short paddle away. Snorkeling from shore is also possible along a line of coral mounts extending about a mile north. Access to the lagoon with its manatees, crocodiles, and different species of fish is a short walk across the road.

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