Calabash Caye, Turneffe Islands, Belize

For sale by private owner, 14 acre luxury island estate with long private beach.

We are pleased to advise reduction in sale price of Castaways Reef Resort in Belize. The price has now been reduced to $3,500,000 dollars.
Ideal investment as Personal or Corporate Retreat. The perfect holiday location for Company Directors, Investors, etc. Please note that this is a genuine off-shore location with 11 years of tax breaks left -- meaning that future write-offs & tax savings can actually pay for the property purchase.

Includes the Government-approved full Environmental Impact Study -- also fully installed & complete operative state-of-the-art: Wind & Solar Power Generation, Grey Water treatment plant, Waste disposal etc


$3,500,000 Dollars (no taxes in the sale price)

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This is the place to be when you want to get away from the pressure of every day life, and discover how life was intended to be. In a perfect setting overlooking the pristine shore of Calabash Caye, the open floor plan and 21 mahogany French doors bring the outdoors indoor. The unique house has six different sizes of marble and exotic hardwoods create feature flooring that is both rich and durable throughout.

The commercial stainless steel "show kitchen", featuring a 26' arching eating bar, will be the envy of all your guests as sumptuous meals are prepared with ease. Virtually every room in the house has high output energy efficient, Gossamer ceiling fans, and custom designed mahogany louvered windows, providing comfort year round.

Both interior and exterior wall coverings feature a textured stucco. The furnishings feature many antiques and state of the art, surround sound, electronics.

The Turneffe Islands are rated as one of the top Saltwater Fly Fishing destinations in the world. Outstanding diving and snorkelling are available year round just off the beach. The property is a model of uncompromising style and comfort. It was designed to minimize ongoing operational and maintenance costs, without negatively impacting the environment.

Overhead costs are minimized through the usage of smart technologies and green technologies incorporating hybrid power and water systems.

Belize (formerly known as British Honduras) is an English speaking country with a stable democratic government, having a legal and political system similar to that found in Great Britain. Outside investments are highly encouraged, and allow for repatriation of profits. There are no Capital Gains Taxes or Estate Taxes in Belize, and full property ownership by non-Belizeans is permitted.

International flights are serviced by the following carriers: American; Continental; Delta; and US Airways, providing both direct and connecting flights from the USA, mainland Europe and South America.

Features:

14 Private Acres, 2000' Beachfront, 32 Miles Offshore
4,250 sqft main structure (hurricane proof house Deltec design)
5-Bedrooms, 4-Full Baths, 2-Half Baths, Theatre Room, Dream Kitchen
Extensive Use Of Marble, Exotic Hardwoods, Antiques


Initial Power System (2.5 kWh solar, 1.0 kWh wind, 25 kWh generator, deep cycle batteries, 110/220)
Initial Water System (4,000 gpd desalinization system, 30K litre storage)
Septic System (super-low flush toilets, automated compost system, grey-water treatment system)
Communications (DirecWay Internet, DirectTV, Vonage Satellite VoIP)
250' Dock with three slips and Boathouse
25'x40' Storage Room and Tool Centre
20'x35' Generator Room
10'x30' Caretakers House

Also Includes:

14 Acres with 2,000' Beach Frontage
150+ Bananas & Plantains
100+ Citrus Trees
20 Commercial Blackberry Trees
600+ Coconut Trees
Tractor & Implements
Extensive Tool Inventory
Construction Materials
29' Mexican Skiff with (2) Yamaha 100 Four-Stroke Engines
Main Structure Fully Furnished


The property is currently being sold as a private luxury home but investors and developers may be interested to know the property is sold with the benefit of planning permission to develop an exclusive up market 'resort' complex with additional accommodation and facilities. The project has been approved for the construction of:

  • 10 over water Cabanas on 800 ft dock system

  • 2 over water/waters-edge dining pavilions

  • over water Tiki Bar

  • 2 restaurants

  • spa facilities

  • 10 land-based Cabanas with individual plunge pools

  • staff quarters and other support facilities