Views to east across the beach at Paradise Cove Located in Phase II of Utila's Trade Wind residential community, and a short 15 minutes walk from the center of the main town, this fully-furnished eco-friendly 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2,400 sq ft home sits on a 0.246 acre [998.86 sq meters] lot approximately 150 ft from the shoreline. To the east, and the front of the property, are views across the beach of Paradise Cove, a small sheltered bay on Utila's eastern shore. To the west are views across the native mangrove trees to Utila's Lower Lagoon.

Northern Side Elevations Built to USA standards, this 3 story property is built on a reinforced concrete slab with concrete supporting columns. Built within a timber frame, the walls are constructed with TicoStone® a fire/water/fungus/mold free insulated panelized stucco system. Second floor interior floors are finished in ceramic tile, as is the third floor master bathroom and exterior terrace area. Third floor master bedroom is finished with polished bamboo flooring. Roofing is long life, factory painted, corrosion resistant Zincalume alloy. All plumbing fixtures and fittings are USA sourced and branded.

Ground Floor - Storage/Workshop On the ground/first floor is a large secure storage bodega and workshop containing a portable 5.5 KW back-up generator with inverter battery and control system for 9 mounted 1.6W photovoltaic solar panels. This solar energy system supplies 100% of 110v power needs. 220v supplies are taken from the Municipal 110/220v grid.

Ground Level - Covered Parking Area Also at ground level is a 15,000 gallon cistern with pressure pump feeding the hot [on demand] and cold water systems. An underground Geo-Thermal Forced Air Cooling System in conjunction with some 13 ceiling fans provides regular cooling, and is backed up by a 5,000 BTU air-conditioning unit for extreme conditions. Waste water is fed into an aerobic 3 stage treatment system. An open area on the concrete slab, but covered by the second floor, provides sufficient protected space to park several vehicles.

View from 2nd Floor Deck From the ground floor, steps lead up to a 7 foot wide wooden deck which wraps around the eastern and northern sides of the second floor. This elevated decking area enhances the panoramic ocean views and provides an outdoor entertainment area ideal for BBQ's or evening cocktails.

Main Entrance From the second floor deck is the main entrance to the house, which opens into the main living/lounge area and on the right, a doorway to a guest room with ensuite shower, vanity unit and toilet. The guest room, which is currently used by the present owner as an office, also has doors leading to the second floor deck and the kitchen. The main living area, through the dining area, leads into a spacious kitchen with a interior stairway to the third floor.

Custom Kitchen Cabinetry The kitchen has laminated counter tops along the full length of one wall and a central kitchen island. Custom hardwood cabinetry and USA domestic appliances are fitted throughout the kitchen, which also has a large walk-in pantry. An external door to the rear of the kitchen leads to a small screened-in porch and back steps down to the ground floor.

Master Bedroom with King Bed The interior stairway from the second floor opens out into the large master bedroom which occupies most of the third floor. Off the master bedroom is a large master bathroom with vanity unit, toilet, shower and whirlpool bath. A laundry with separate washer and dryer is off the master bathroom.

Also off the master bedroom is an external door leading to a private 15 ft x 15 ft terrace sun-deck with ocean views.

Overall, this house demonstrates a quality of interior design that is exceptional. Aside from a natural flow between the various living spaces, the high standard and uniqueness of the various fixtures, fittings and finishes enhance the overall impression of a home that has been constructed with every possible attention being paid to detail.

3rd Floor Sun Terrace The original (and current owner), being somewhat of an audiophile, has even included several sets of built-in high-end speaker systems and audio-visual wiring throughout the house, including the garage area and even a set of Jamo 'Granite Rock' outdoor speakers on the terrace sun-deck.

The garden and grounds have been newly planted with over 50 disease-resistant coconut and palm trees of various varieties, a banana tree, a lime tree and various succulents including Elephant Ear Palms (Split Leaf Philodendron) and Aloe Vera, all supplementing the existing silver button wood trees. In a few years time, when these new-plantings mature, the property will enjoy a cooling and luxuriant tropical garden.

This is truly a "turn key" offering with a wide range of quality american-brand appliances, and a mixture of Honduran and American furnishings and fixtures. Only a few personal items will be removed at closing.

This property offers exceptional value compared with higher priced properties in the area.