Paradise Regained Beach House
Built in 2007, this beachfront property is offered fully furnished with all appliances and linens - ready to move in. The property was designed such that the main 2nd floor house could be lived in by the owners when they are visiting Utila or operated as beach vacation rental when they are away. 2 ground floor studio apartments are offered as upmarket rentals all year round and a separate 'Casita' (small house in Spanish) is provided on the grounds for live-in caretakers who also manage the property and provide a 24-hour concierge service to rental clients.
Location on Utila
The Lot
Just off the Old Airport Road, and 5 minutes bicycle ride from Utila town center, the 0.239 Acre [966.55 sq m] property fronts directly onto 100 ft [30.48 m] of beachfront shoreline. Shore entry scuba diving is possible and 8 buoy-marked dive sites are within 400 yards [365 m] of the water entry points of the property shoreline, the closest (50 yards [45 m] away) being Utila's fabulous Airport Caves. In addition to scuba diving, Bonefish and Permit fishing is possible from the property shoreline.
Tidal Pool with Bridges
Extensive shoreline improvements have been undertaken by the owner, including the creation of a multiple inlet tidal pool that is providing a natural habitat and breeding ground for tropical reef fish, lobsters and moray eels - an aquarium right in your front yard. The tidal pool wraps around a number of man-made islet with a cliff rock sea wall to the ocean side. Crossed by three wooden bridges, two with rock walls, the other forming the base of a gazebo or palapya, the islets with recently planted palm trees provides an open entertaining or sun-tanning area. So attractive are these improvements that the neighboring properties have funded extensions of this area to their own beachfronts.
Existing Mango and Buttonwood trees have been supplemented with newly planted Coconut Palms, Banana Trees, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Coriander and Pineapples, to augment the developing garden areas. Gravel paved rock border paths and parking areas provide all weather access over the natural beach sand. A charcoal BBQ and a number of heavy-duty plastic and wooden garden and beach chairs are included in the sale.
Two (7‚000 and 8‚000 gals [26‚497 and 30‚283 liters]) rainwater catchment cisterns (USA made to environmental standards) and a domestic water treatment facility feed the pressure pump providing hot and cold water throughout the living areas. 24 hour Municipal 110/220V power is supplied via underground cables with a back-up 5.5KW generator for essential systems. As with all properties in Utila, wastewater is dealt with by a private septic tank system.
Buildings
The main building (3‚159 sq ft [293.5 sq m] total comprising 1‚920.25 sq ft [178.39 sq m] enclosed, 1‚239 sq ft [115.1 sq m] covered space) is on a cement slab with concrete supporting columns providing the base for this treated timber construction home. All windows and doors are fabricated with white vinyl coated aluminum and fitted with screens. All bedroom areas have external sliding glass doors to either the wrap-around deck (Main House) or patio (Apartments). Imported High-efficiency, low energy, electrical devices and fittings are used throughout the buildings. All ceiling fans are commercial grade with high-volume air movement. The high pitched roof is Spanish tile effect formed from long-life corrosion-resistant factory painted Zincalume. A central cupola provides ventilation to the second floor. On the first floor are;
2 Studio Apartments
Each Apartment #1 (323.78 sq ft [30 sq m]), Apartment #2 (270.75 sq ft [25.15 sq m]), is fitted with air-conditioning and ceiling fan/lights, have a lounge/living/sleeping area with double bed, fully equipped kitchenette, full bathroom with Shower, Bath, Toilet and Handbasin. The Apartments are separated by a;
138.75 sq ft [12.89 sq m] two vehicle lockable Garage/Workshop with Washing Machine and Dryer. A golf cart, a principal means of road transport in Utila, is included in the Sale. Also at ground level is two outdoor showers and a small generator housing separated from the main building. From the first floor, 2 sets of wooden stairs (front and back) lead up to;
The Main House
with a 8ft [2.43 m] wide ocean facing wooden deck in front and a 3ft [0.91 m] wide wrap-around to both sides. The main entrance leads into a central Great Room with open plan kitchen area.
Great Room
The Great Room with a varnished wood vaulted ceiling and central ventilation cupola is furnished with over-sized rattan-style furniture, custom built for the house on the mainland. Satellite DirectTV with DVD/CD player, Stereo Sound System and wireless internet are provided. Ceiling Fans are fitted throughout.
Open Plan Kitchen
The Kitchen with ceramic worktops, fitted cabinetry and wet bar, includes all appliances; (microwave, 4 burner gas stove with oven, refrigerator), and crockery and utensils. Exiting off the Great Room are;
Four bedrooms (two to each side) with adjoining full Bathrooms (Shower, Bath, Toilet, Handbasin and Vanity Units). 2 bedrooms have double beds, 2 have large twin beds. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, A/C, ceiling fans and screened doors opening onto the deck.
A separate Casita, (287.5 sq ft [26.7 sq m] total, comprising 207 sq ft [19.23 sq m] enclosed and 80.5 sq ft [7.48 sq m] covered area), is built in one corner of the grounds as accommodation for a caretaker couple and includes a fully furnished kitchen, bathroom, double bed, ceiling fans and air-conditioning.
Rentals
are a possible source of income from the property which is fast becoming established as a popular short-term beach vacation rental or longer-term apartment rental. Rentals are currently advertised on ParadiseRegainedUtila.com, AboutUtila.com and Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO)
- see Paradise Regained - Vacation House Rental
- and Paradise Regained - Apartments
- and VRBO - Vacation Rentals by Owner
- Click on the links above for further details.
Property Development
In addition to being a great Vacation Beach House ‘as is’, this property holds further potential for additional development due to the location, the lot size, and absence of building covenants (unlike other beachfront properties in the area).
Owner Financing
50% minimum down payment, 8% annual interest, quarterly interest only repayments, 5 year maximum term, balloon payment at term end.
