Cerro Balcón This stunning residence, described by its designer as a "living art piece", is a combination of bold aesthetics and practicality. Built to weather the centuries, the residence creates its own sculptural environment, unique in all the world. Designed by award-winning designer, Fu Tung Cheng, known for his innovative use of concrete and his philosophy of simplicity and elegance, this home has been featured in "Global Architecture Houses" and "Architectural Record".

Conceived as a collection of three living areas joined by one roof, on the main level the living, kitchen and dining area is at the center and is flanked by two grand bedroom suites with wardrobe, bath, and laundry facilities. These primary spaces enclose approximately 3200 square feet and are connected by covered outdoor rooms, decks, and catwalks. A garage, storage area and office suite occupy the ground level.

Sunlight and moonlight enter the interior through dramatic round sky lights in endlessly changing light patterns. Falling water and a flowing stream glisten in an adjacent passageway. Other innovative features include structural concrete columns that have been poured into fabric forms to create sensuous shapes and concrete countertops and floors that expose various unlikely types of polished aggregates. Views are framed by openings of unconventional sizes, shapes, and placement. These carefully combined details create a magical, intriguing environment.

The views from this residence match the elegance of its architecture. Sited atop the highest privately-owned peak of Culebra, known as Cerro Balcón, this "balcony", 550 feet above sea level, is a close second in altitude to Culebra’s highest peak, Monte Resaca, in the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge. Stretching 360 degrees, views encompass the Virgin Islands, the mountains of Puerto Rico, and the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

A driveway approaches the residence gracefully, winding up and around the mountain through the native foliage of this 24+ acre estate. 100,000 gallon capacity for the catchment and storage of rain water and a 35 KW diesel generator ensure that comforts are not compromised.

Unsurpassed as a private retreat, this property is an antidote to the pressures of the outside world and will be the source of much pride and inspiration to the buyer who recognizes the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to finish this unique project exactly to his own tastes.