CASA DE LA LOMA - "Ultímate Culebra Estate - Escape"
LOCATION- Located in the exclusive residential community of Southeast Harbor Estates. This community was established approximately 23 years ago and contains thirty properties each with a minimum size of five cuerdas. This community has deeded protective covenants that restrict the property to residential only use. Currently there are seventeen finished homes in this community. The community has a community association and architectural committee. Southeast Harbor Estates is located approx three and a half miles east of town in a rural area with no commercial interests. Access is via Rt 250 which is a two lane road that extends another one and a half miles to east end of Culebra ending at Zoni Beach. This remarkable beach is one mile of white sand and is a nesting area for the Leatherback turtles. From Zoni Beach you look out to the islands of St Thomas, Culebrita and Cayo Norte. Typically on a busy day there might be fifty persons enjoying the delights of Zoni. The "east end" starting with Southeast Harbor Estates is what is known as the high investment grade area of Culebra. In this exclusive area the land is zoned either five or twenty-five cuerdas a house. It is very rare to find a zoning of this quality anywhere in the Caribbean. Culebra in its early development during the 70’s created this unique zoning that has help to protect and preserve its natural beauty. This zoning which protects your investment makes Culebra a very exceptional Caribbean island and secures the value of your investment in a property like Casa de la Loma. Note: one cuerda equals .971 of an acre.| PROPERTY: Casa De La Loma is located on 5.73 cuerdas (approx 5 ½ acres) of perfect beachfront / hillside land. Due to the restrictive zoning on Culebra – beachfront or waterfront property is a rare. This property offers a frontage to a beach area with excellent boat mooring availability that is accessed from the residence by a private concrete road of approx. 250 meters. The upper part of the property where the residence is located offers stunning Caribbean water views to St Thomas, Culebrita, Vieques and excellent exposure to the cooling tropical trade breezes. This property is deeded and titled. |
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RESIDENCE: Casa de la Loma is the finest residential estate ever constructed on the island of Culebra. The design, engineering and construction offer excellent attention to luxury and detail while capturing the perfect meld of both style and function with a keen awareness to the important dynamics of the outstanding views, cooling breezes and the beachfront offered on the lower section of the property. The simple fact that this bold masterpiece of architecture was created on this rural island is a fitting tribute to the owners’ passion for Culebra and is exemplified by their perseverance, patience and foresight that were required in the creation of this spectacular estate. The purchase of this property will be reward to any buyer who has a similar passion for the unique beauty and mystique of Culebra and in particular who understands the exceptional qualities that were required to complete this ultimate Culebra residence.
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The main building offers a creative contemporary design with shades of Caribbean influence. The stunning living area / dinning area 1712 sq ft is highlighted by its dramatic 35 foot vaulted ceilings is a perfect venue for entertaining or quiet evenings with family.
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The upstairs master bedroom/bathroom suite offers a well appointed private but convenient retreat.
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The outdoor dinning balcony and patios offer stunning ocean views to St Thomas, the Virgin Islands and Vieques. Additionally, the grand main pool patio area extends out to capture the many different ocean views that are presented from this fabulous hill side location. This panoramic patio of approx 3000 sq ft has a protected bar-grill- kitchen area and a full bathroom. |
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In addition the main building also features a designer chef’s kitchen, a pantry / laundry room. |
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There is also an additional bedroom/ bath suite that is perfect for staff or an additional guest |
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The lower level of the living building has a two car garage, additional storage rooms and a gym room.
There are two outer buildings for guest or family that each consists of two separate bedroom/ bath suites. Each building is entered via a foyer with a common kitchenette area. There is also the option of adjoining doors between the bedrooms for families with younger children. Each bedroom suite enjoys French doors onto a balcony patio for lounging while enjoying those fabulous ocean views in privacy. These two bedroom buildings with a total of four bedrooms and baths are situated to afford a measure of privacy while offering easy access to the large pool and patio area that perfectly compliments the design of the whole residential compound.
The estate features a beautiful landscape design that accentuates its private gated driveway and the entry walkways to the various buildings within the estate compound. This excellent landscape design features a landscaped pool at the main entrance to the residence. The use stone work and walkways complemented by various tropical plants and trees creates an oasis type effect that exemplifies the serenity and privacy of the estate.
Additionally the property features a helipad, racquetball court and an additional storage building. The property is being offered with all furnishings and amenities.
Casa De La Loma -Snapshot of Features:
Tel 787-742-0052, 787-435-6752 e-mail- CulebraIslandRealty@att.net
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