HACIENDA DE LAS PALMERAS
"A Caribbean Estate of Uncompromising Class & Elegance"
Location & Property Description
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Hacienda De Las Palmeras is located in the prestigious residential community of Southeast Harbor Estates. This community was created twenty years ago at the dawn of Culebra’s limited development. The community is zoned a minimum of five acres a house and has deeded protective covenants, community association and a community architectural committee. There are thirty properties in Southeast Harbor and currently there are seventeen finished homes and one under construction. |
| Hacienda De La Palmeras has one of the elite lots in the community. Situated on six acres on a broad mostly level ridgeline it offers some of the best Caribbean views. Look to the east and you will enjoy spectacular sunrises and views of St Thomas and Culebrita laid out in a dazing blue ocean with turquoise highlights framed by a magnificent sky line. In the evening, the distant lights of St Thomas surrounded by a million stars with a full mooning rising out of the east will entrance your spirit forever. As the cruise ships lite up at night sail in and out of St Thomas and the beacon of Culebrita’s lighthouse flashes its enchantment into a Caribbean night sky you will begin to actualize the splendor of Hacienda De Las Palmeras. Glance to the west for romantic sunsets and views of the interior harbor of Culebra. The sighting of the house on the property provides for the maximum appreciation of these fabulous views and also for an excellent exposure to the cooling trade breezes. |
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This property is 6.13 cuerdas- in size (just shy of six acres). The fenced property is almost a perfect rectangle approx 222 meters in length and approx. 113 meters in width. The property on either side of the house has a gentle slope up to the house location. Except for the spectacular landscaping around the area of the residence the property is fully cleared and in grass with a few trees. There is a pond on the lower southeast section of the property. This property is one of only a few on all of Culebra that is cleared and in grass. This is a perfect location for a horse lover. There is a cul de sac access road along the full south side of the property with electric supply connection. |
| RESIDENCE: This residence is a splendid design of Caribbean accent that creates dramatic combination of indoor and outdoor living. Designed by noted architect Pedro Rodriguez Flores and completed three years ago this residence is composed of three separate buildings that are impressively interconnected with dramatic large covered veranda style patios with impressive tropical gardens. The design and placement of this inspiring residence is further high lighted by the astonishing picture perfect ocean views to the east of St Thomas and Culebrita framed in glorious sunrises. Enjoy the cooling tropical breezes that flow thru house and the shaded patios. |
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Living Building- Creates a harmonious blend of open space design in a perfect Caribbean setting. Over 900 sq ft interior space with 16 foot high bleached beamed ceilings create an airy open expression of space. The dinning room / living room is 600 square feet of open space accented on either side by two sets of opposing teak French doors that promote a perfect flow of cooling trade breezes. The well equipped custom designed kitchen with a large walk in pantry is perfectly set to insure wonderful natural space for stylish gourmet cooking while enjoying the company of family and friends. There is also a full bath, laundry/ storage room. The Living Building is accented on the east side with a 24 X 40 foot shaded veranda patio and an extensive 20 x 30 sun drenched sunning patio where you can enjoy the picture perfect views to St Thomas and the cool prevailing trade breezes. On the west side of the Living Building there is a covered veranda patio of 50 X 10 feet that is ideal for dinning and entertaining. This west side veranda opens to the interior gardens that are framed by the three buildings that comprise this magnificent residence. |
| Master Bedroom Building- Perfectly designed to offer privacy and comfort for that very special couple. Five hundred and fifty sq ft of custom designed luxury with; 14 foot open beamed ceilings, a king bed, desk area and a private dressing area of custom crafted wood drawers and dressers sets for two. The large 13 X 7 ft bathroom has a double vanity and an extra large beautifully tiled shower area. There are two teak French doors that open to the center court area with a covered veranda patio of 10 X 20 ft. Just a few steps and you are in your private 10 foot diameter in ground heated Jacuzzi that is surrounded by lovely tropical landscaping. The master bedroom is equipped with ceiling fan and AC. |
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Guest Bedroom Building- Designed and placed approx 80 feet opposite to the Master Bedroom Building the Guest bedroom Building completes the court yard setting that is a dramatic blend of various types of palm tress and tropical plants. The Guest building of 500 sq. feet interior with 14 foot ceilings provides for stylish design and comfort for your family or guests. There are two bedrooms each 11 X 13 ft with an oversized custom bathroom area. Both bedrooms have French doors that open to individual 10 X 12 covered veranda patios that are beautifully trellised with flowering vines and open out to the tropical landscaped court. Each bedroom is equipped with ceiling fans and AC. |
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Landscaping: The property immediate to the residence is impressively landscaped around patios and walkways to provide a resort like tropical garden appearance that in contrast to the surrounding pasture setting creates an oasis like quality to the residential area. The focus of the landscaping is a various array of palms including; Washington Palm, Cabbage Palm, Livingston Palm, Bismaquie Palm, Pindo Palm, Coco Plumosa Palm. Date Palm, Christmas Palm, Ponytail Palm and Queen Palms. These spectacular palms are complimented by various tropical plants, flowers, ground cover, and flowering vines on trellises. These additional tropical plants include: various Boganvias, Mexican Petunias, Icaco, Parrot Flowers, Spider Lillies, Florde Cotorra, Alaamanda, Zamia, Blackberry Lilly, African Tulip Tree, Chemensis, Cruz de Malta, Petrea Sandpiper, Plumerea, Frangipangi, and Phalo. In addition there are various fruit trees including orange, grapefruit, avocado, and custard apple.
Many Extras: Custom designed shutter type storm doors provide quick protection and add an elegant design to the residence when not in use. Beautifully tiled floors throughout the interior and exterior living spaces. Extensive use of custom crafted built in wooden cabinets, drawers and shelves in the living room, kitchen and bedroom/ bath areas Ceiling fans throughout the living building. Extensive irrigation system and three separate rain water cisterns with approx 45,000 gallons of capacity. The residence and property are being sold with all elegant furniture and furnishings much of which was imported from France. The kitchen and laundry have all top line appliances. Total indoor/ outdoor protected living space in excess of 3,300 sq ft. The interior and exterior decorating is impressive, functional and perfectly compliments this outstanding Caribbean home.
Listed at 2.5 million
Exclusively listed with Culebra Island Realty
P.O. Box 444 Culebra, Puerto Rico 00775
Tel 787-742-0052, 787-435-6752
e-mail-
CulebraIslandRealty@att.net
