features one of the few swimming pools in Utila Located in an area known variously as ‘Countryside’ or ‘Jerico’ and 0.62 miles [1 km] by paved road from Utila Town Center, this 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home sits on a 0.14 Acre [578.95 sq m] lot and features one of the few swimming pools in Utila. Being sold as furnished and including a 4 wheel drive vehicle, this home is essentially ‘ready for occupation’.

6ft coral rock perimeter walls A 6ft [1.8 m] high, 18 inch [45 cm] wide, coral rock wall runs along all the property boundaries increasing privacy. The property is entered from the concrete paved private cul-de-sac road via a concrete driveway through a lockable wooden double gateway. Municipal 110/220v power supplies the property and fresh water is from a private well feeding a 17‚000 gal [64‚352 liter] water Cistern. uPVC rainwater guttering and down pipes also feed the cistern. A Goulds™ 0.5 hp Water Pressure Pump connected to a Flexcon™ H2 Pro 20 gal Pressure Vessel then supplies the hot and cold plumbing with hot water being heated by a Titan™ N-120 Electric instantaneous on-demand Hot Water Heater. All plumbing fixtures and fittings are USA branded.

Waste water is directed to a 2 Chamber Septic System. Internet Access and 60 channel cable TV is provided by Morgan's Cable, Utila’s Cable TV and Internet Service Provider. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the property via a home LinkSys® Router. The property is ‘in zone’ for connection to; DSL Internet (offering speeds up to 5 Mbps), Hondutel® wired telephone service, Claro®, Tigo® and Digicell® cell phone services, Dish Network® and DirectTV® satellite TV services. The grounds have been landscaped with extensive planting of tropical plants and a Bug Stomper® Automatic Timer controlled Insect Misting system is installed around the Swimming Pool and Palaypa area.

northern boundary and garage With construction completed in July 2009, this home is built on a 1‚312 sq ft [121.9 sq m] reinforced concrete slab with reinforced concrete columns rising to support the 2nd floor of the treated timber framed and weatherboard sided home. Roofing is Aluzinc™ formed to corrugations with factory applied fade resistant color coating. uPVC rainwater guttering is installed to the horizontal roof lines and feeds the water cistern. All windows are vinyl-clad aluminum double hung Sash Windows with insect screens fitted to the lower sash. Flooring is treated Honduras Pine (stained and varnished) with the exception of; the bathrooms, the Laundry, the 1st floor, (where non-slip ceramic tile is used); and the 1st floor Utilities and Swimming Pool Pump Room(s) where the finish is concrete.

patio area surrounds swimming pool and palapas The concrete driveway leads to a 120 sq ft [11.15 sq m] covered Garage space connected to a 52.5 sq ft [4.83 sq m] lock-up Workshop. The covered Garage space has sufficient space to park a Kawasaki® Mule™ 610 4WD off-road utility vehicle, which is to be included in the sale. The concrete driveway also leads to a concrete patio area that surrounds the swimming pool and palapas.

From the 1st floor level ceramic tiled Porch area is one door leading to the Swimming Pool Pump Room which contains a Pentair Sand Dolla® Top Mount filter with Dynamo® 1.5 hp 60 gal/min pump. The other door leads to the 1st floor Apartment area which comprises a large Living/Lounge area, two bedrooms, one bathroom, the Laundry and a Utilities Room containing the plumbing and electrical supplies. The 1st floor Apartment area is largely unfurnished and was designed with the intention of providing a Guest Quarters or rental unit. The Living/Lounge area is plumbed and capped such that a Kitchen Area could be added to this space.

The Great Room From the concrete patio area, two sets of wooden stairs leading up to the 8 ft [2.43 m] wide x 320 ft [97.5 m] long 2nd floor covered porch over-looking the pool and patio area. From the 2nd floor porch, which has two outdoor ceiling fans, is the glazed and solid wood door entrance into the Great Room. The Great Room with its 20 ft high Vaulted Open Beam ceiling with beaded wood and remote controlled Hampton Bay™ 36in Ceiling Fans with Integral Lighting contains; the Lounge area; with 5 piece Rattan suite, large area floor rug, Philips® 21 inch TV connected to local cable TV service and a Koss™ C220 DVD/Receiver Home Theater System, the Dining area; with 4 seat and wood top table wrought iron dining set, and the Kitchen area; with Tuscany® Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink, Solid Redondo hardwood Custom Kitchen floor, overhead, and Center Island Cabinetry, Ceramic tiled Kitchen Countertops, Whirlpool® 18 cubic ft [456 liters] Fridge/Freezer, Mabe™ 6 Burner Gas Cooktop with Oven, Daewoo® MT1510W Microwave Oven, Counter-top electric toaster oven, Coffee Maker, and complete sets of cookware, utensils, gadgets, crockery, cutlery, tableware, and linens.

First Floor Plan Exiting off the Great Room is the door to the 1st floor bathroom; with ceramic tile topped solid wood custom built ‘L shaped’ vanity unit with a self rimming vitreous china single bowl sink, solid redondo wood overhead cabinets, two piece toilet, and large walk-in ceramic tiled shower cubicle with curtain. Also off the Great Room are the doorways to two Bedrooms, each with; walk-in closet with interior light, Queen size bed with Temper-Pedic® mattress, Hampton Bay™ 36in Ceiling Fans with Integral Lighting and Remote Control, and Samsung® 18‚500 btu A/C unit with Remote Control. A Sun Room at the south-west corner of the 2nd floor separates the two bedrooms.

The property is free of any Conditions, Covenants or Restrictions and is being offered for sale due to a change in family circumstances. Owner will consider financing to suitably qualified buyers with 50% minimum down payment, 5 year maximum term at 7% per annum interest.

Update: The current Owners continue to visit and maintain the property in excellent condition. In January 2011, they repainted the Swimming Pool (see photos below) and added a Bug Stomper® Insect Misting System with automatic timer.