lands for sale Belize
House with terrace San Ignacio (Belize)
Perched on 120 acres of gently undulating terrain this unique estate is a nod to European design. Located on the outskirts of a charming town in the peaceful, vibrant and colorful English speaking tropical country of Belize, the grandeur of Framadani Estate is better experienced than described. A harmonious blend of manicured landscapes and natural forest, this estate is a romanticized setting for nature and nature lovers; offering a retreat from today’s hectic reality while maintaining modernity’s conveniences. Still, the self-sustaining Framadani Estate retains a malleability to the aspirations and creativity of new stewards.The 3,500 square feet air conditioned grand villa with cathedral ceiling & I beam steel frame, boasts rare cabbage bark wood cladding, nargusta & mylady hardwood floors, mahogany kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, cedar closets and modern state of the art appliances. The premier bedroom features a centerpiece king size mahogany bed and his & hers walk in closets of caribbean cedar. Its sunbathed, slate tiled bathroom features a centerpiece soaking tub. The bath also features a urinal and bidet and a sliding door from the shower stall opens to the 24 feet long deck pool hanging over the hillside, which is gardened with fragrant plumeria and ylang ylang. The grand villa features a guest room with a private slate tiled bathroom and a fully equipped “nurse’s apartment” just beyond the expansive open floor plan living room & kitchen that extends into the verandah which stretches along the entire western length of the villa. Enjoy sunsets while floating in the swimming pool situated just outside of the living area. Life at the grand villa seamlessly carries on with its own backup generator.Adjacent to the grand villa and connected by a raised walkway is a circular structure set just off a multifunction building that houses a carport, laundry room, generator room, storeroom & staff restroom. This circular “spiritual” & private spa building has a traditional Maya bay palm thatched roof with a high pitch which naturally keeps the building cool and cushioned benches line the circular screened walls with views of the forested grounds and duck pond. Set a few hundred yards out of view of the grand villa are four apartments set within 2 duplexes and a wooden casita. These fully furnished, income generating living spaces add value to the self-sustaining estate. These edifices sit above cisterns which store nearly 50,000 gallons of water from efficient rain catchment systems. Fruit trees of various kinds dot the landscapes around these structures set within earshot of the property manager’s residence & farm garage.A peripheral road grants access to the estate’s forested acres and groves of Teak, Mahogany, Caribbean Cedar, Bay Palms, Coconuts and 3 ponds which have become bird baths and watering holes for wildlife. Howler Monkeys, gray foxes, agutis, iguanas, various bird & butterfly species, turtles, reptiles and many more creatures visit the estate. With 18 years of growth, the teak grove is near harvest ready while the mahogany and cedar stands will be your legacy to posterity. In antiquity, the estate land was the suburb of the Maya residential palace, Cahal Pech & the ceremonial citadel of Xunantunich. Housemounds & pottery shards typical of this advanced and sophisticated people remain on the property to this day! More surprises to be discovered on this interesting hillside estate which can become your secret garden in paradise.
…By Annonceur International
Land San Felipe (Belize)
Belize Island 37 Acres of Rainforest surrounded by Blue SeasMLS IMR041908PGAfter many years of private ownership, this island, Frenchman’s Caye is available and looking for its new owner.Frenchmans Caye is located off the coast of Punta Gorda, Belize; in the Southern part of Belize.This 37 acre island features an abundance of trees, stunning white sandy beaches and is surrounded by coral beds and small reef systems.WORLD CLASS FISHING, DIVING and SNORKELINGThere is world class fishing at and near to Frenchman’s Caye. With flats, reefs, lagoons, estuaries and five river mouths in close proximity, one can pursue permit, tarpon, snook, barracuda, and various snappers among other species. With a bit of effort one can also go after Bluewater gamefish. In addition to snorkeling, diving and fishing, this is also a fine place to kayak and the views are amazing, especially of the coast of the mainland and the Seven Hills and other mountains which are visible in one of your photos. This part of the Belize is absolutely gorgeous.This island is an ideal location for magnificent diving, fishing and snorkeling.Frenchman’s Caye is one of several islands in this part of southern Belize which were used by the ancient Maya as part of their coastal trade route. There are remains of Maya coral architecture hidden among the trees on this special place.This island is part of the establishment of the marine Maya merchant dynasty. The historical account of Frenchmans Caye is that over a millennium ago, Maya merchants set up a dynasty from this location.FULL OF FRUIT TREES and VEGETATIONInterestingly, this is one of the very few islands that has an area that resembles being in the jungle, complete with:– Buttonwood Trees– Coconut Trees– Avocado Trees– Native Guava– Moho Trees– Mango trees– Citrus (Local Lime Trees)– Banana Trees– Wild Sugar Cane– Black, White and Red mangroveCOASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PLANFrenchman’s Caye is mentioned in the Coastal Zone Management Plan as a site suited to low-scale ecological tourism or residential use. The Caye’s proximity to Punta Gorda to the southwest provides peace and solitude while providing access to goods, services and transportation by air, land and sea.The Caye is located in the Port Honduras Marine Reserve (PHMR) which is jointly managed by TIDE (a local NGO with funding from The Nature Conservancy and other international donors/agencies) and the Belize Fisheries Department in an effort to maintain a healthy, sustainable marine ecosystem. PHMR is a critical foraging and calving site for the endangered West Indian manatee which are seen regularly in these waters. There are also sea turtle nesting areas, particularly hawksbill turtles. There are also plenty of birds in this area including a healthy population of magnificent Frigatebirds.The views from the Caye are outstanding in all directions. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular. Within a short distance are a variety of ecotypes including stands of dwarf mangrove, gallery forests, rivers and lagoons as well as mangrove isles in abundance. The Caye itself is a rare example of an island with highly diverse vegetation.If your vision has you owning your own island, then this rich in history island is your one of a kind opportunity for sure! Call us today to make your island life a reality !
…By Annonceur International
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