For sale: 2-bedroom house in Union

Size

4.074 square meters

Asking price

USD 415.000 buyers costs ($80.000 below market value)

Location

This property is located on Sint Eustatius in the district of Union, just a few minutes’ drive from the center of Oranjestad. It is accessible via a public paved road that leads up to Statia’s famous landmark, the Quill volcano, followed by a short un unpaved road. On a sloped parcel of land at a height of 105 meters above sea level facing west, this property offers breathtaking undisturbed views of the Caribbean Sea and stunning sunsets. All the more since it’s situated on the outskirts of a residential area and bordering a large undeveloped area on the west and south side.

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The property

1-storey dwelling with basement storage and cistern
2 bedrooms with AC
2 full bathrooms

Spacious in- and outdoor living with spectacular views

The house has a true Caribbean feel to it, with it’s large wooden deck and half open basement storage. The main entrance on the East side of the house is on ground floor level. It leads into the living/dining with open plan kitchen. From there you have access to the master bedroom with private bathroom, to a second bedroom and a second bathroom. Opposite from the East entrance, via a single swing door, you step out onto a large and fully covered wooden patio/deck that offers spectacular views over Caribbean Sea. An uncovered concrete stairway with wooden railings leads down into the front yard where you can access the basement which consists of a closed utility room and a spacious open storage area. The unpaved pathway from the gate leads to this lower west side of the house (front yard), and the stairway to the deck can be easily used as your home entrance.

Solidly built in 2008, the house has withstand several hurricanes and storms. All windows and doors are equipped with traditional wooden hurricane shutters.

The plot is completely and securely fenced with chain-link wire and a car gate. There is plenty of parking space on the property and in the yard.

About Sint Eustatius

Sint Eustatius is renowned for its world-class diving, scenic hiking trails, historical monuments and rich history. The island has a warm, welcoming, friendly atmosphere, making it one-of-a-kind destination to visit or relocate to. English and Dutch are widely spoken, with Spanish also used. The official currency is the US dollar.

There are many reasons why you should choose Sint Eustatius as a destination for travel, for business purposes or to build your dreamhouse. While tourism is increasing on this small island, you won’t find masses of travelers here. The economy is growing and the connectivity improving, making it an interesting location and a good time to start investing.

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