HARBOR LIGHTS ESTATES  - “fantastic custom home with ocean views”

FULL TIME OR VACATION RESIDENCE

SPECTACULAR LOCATION:  Southeast coast of Puerto Rico in the award winning premier master planned residential / vacation community of “Palmas Del Mar.” Located a one hour highway drive from San Juan, this gated community offers 2700 acres of lushly landscaped and well maintained tropical paradise with over 2 miles of beach coastline. The community amenities available include:  extensive golf cart & bicycle paths, two 18 hole golf course plus clubhouse facilities, two marinas a standard sized and now Puerto Rico’s only mega marina and Yacht Club that features the annual Heineken Regatta , Equestrian Center,  Tennis Club with 20 courts and night lights with bar and restaurant , gym and spa, oceanfront Beach Club with lap and large play pool with Bar and restaurant , Palmas Academy – a private K- 12 English school with approx 500 students, Sheraton Hotel and Casino,  over twenty restaurants and shopping, community architectural controls to protect your investment, private water and sewer, all utilities available.


Harbor Lights Estates


Harbor Lights Estates - Kitchen

Harbor Lights Estates - Living Area
     

Harbor Lights Estates - Views

RESIDENCE:  Custom “modern Caribbean” design with many special upgrades make this residence perfect as a tropical family getaway or a full time abode. This home is located in the Harbor Lights Estates section of Palmas Del Mar on a half acre property almost at the end of a cul-de-sac. Resting high in its hillside position the residence enjoys panoramic water views of the Caribbean from the wonderful terraced verandas.  This 5000 sq ft residence features five bedrooms and four and a half baths plus a two car garage with additional space for your golf cart.  This uniquely designed home has for a private suite for visiting relatives or friends and has the option of using an extra bedroom as a home office. The interior living area features dramatic 18 foot vaulted ceilings with ocean views. The gourmet kitchen, of course, has granite counters and backsplashes with custom maple cabinetry and all top end stainless steel appliances. There are custom Italian tile floors throughout the residence and detailed designer baths. The residence is fully air conditioned using the best technology. This residence has the finest windows and doors custom made by “Valcor” which are storm certified. All railings in and outside are elegant designer stainless steel. The custom high tech but user friendly “Lutron” lighting system easily operates all fixtures throughout house and is without equal. The “Hunter Douglas” window treatments add a perfect touch to any décor. The residence has a whole house capable diesel generator for emergencies and a efficient solar hot water system.  The residence is five years young in excellent condition and was used only sporadically by the owners who are selling because they have another full-time residence in Puerto Rico.

Some Additional Details:

> Property Size- 2,161.05 square meters
> Excellent secluded neighborhood with custom homes
> Rear of property protected by green area
> Still to be completed rear yard with great pool area- custom plans included
> Total five bedrooms and four and half custom designer baths
> Attached tiled two car garage plus additional space for golf cart- 500 sq ft
> Interior residence approx 3600 sq ft
> Unique exterior verandas of approx 1400 sq ft provide indoor / outdoor transitional living
> Total stainless steel designer railing system throughout the residence and exterior verandas
> Gourmet kitchen with all Granite counters, maple cabinetry plus storage pantry
> All top line kitchen appliances, AC units sold with house
> Laundry room storage area with top line washer / dryer
> Custom Master bedroom bath suite features walk in closets, mosaic tile, and Jacuzzi tube
> Custom Lutron controlled lighting system ( $65K cost)
> Custom Hunter Douglas window treatments ($45K cost)
> Whole house capable backup diesel generator
> Many more extras, this is a must see house.

Regime fees approx $1,200 annually. Property taxes $4,500 annually. Full country club/tennis club/beach club membership approx $3,600 annually with no bond necessary. Now is the time and this is the place to live your dream of a residence in a romantic tropical paradise with all the modern extras while still enjoying the advantages   of being in the USA (for example - US Mail, US Banking, No Passport Travel).

Listed Price has recently been reduced for a buyer looking to make a great investment below original cost - $1.1 million US

"Special Price Reduction-New Listied Price of $999,999.99 -This Special price reduction on May 10, 2012, is offered to take advantage of the current Real Estate Stimulus Law before it expires"