Views across Caribbean Sea On a gently sloping rise catching the easterly trade winds, with views from the 2nd Floor of the main house across the Caribbean Sea to Cayos Cochinos and the mountains on the Honduras mainland, this 0.207 Acre [837.04 sq m] property is situated less than 0.5 miles [0.8 km] from the center of Utila’s main and only town on the corner of Hibiscus Road and Palm Street and is fenced to all sides.

Municipal 110/220v power supplies the property via underground conduits and fresh water is provided by rainwater catchment and a private well feeding a 7,000 gallon cistern with pressure pump. Hookup to the Municipal water system is less than 100 yards away. Waste water from showers, washing machine, and kitchens is directed via leech lines to irrigate the garden while waste water from toilets is directed to a 3 chamber septic system. Connection to the forthcoming Municipal light sewerage system is also less than 100 yards away. The property is connected to the local 60 channel cable television system which also supplies a high-speed Internet connection and is in-zone for cellphone services.

Open Living Area Designed by the current Owner, an ardent nature lover and environmentalist, in the style of south-east asian rustic island home, the home is built on a reinforced 26 ft x 26 ft concrete base with reinforced concrete columns supporting the upper floor. The mostly wooden construction home has 1,352 sq ft of living space, 685 sq ft of which is enclosed and features a ceramic tiled open living area on the ground floor, taking advantage of the ocean views.

The ground/1st floor comprises a Laundry with washing machine and storage area housing the water pump system and electrical breaker boxes. The downstairs living area with terracotta ceramic tiling is accessed from the rear of the property, up 3 concrete steps from the north-west side, or 5 concrete steps from the south-west side. The steps lead to the side of the kitchen area with its breakfast bar which is open to 3 sides and then on to the open living area which is also open to 3 sides. The living area contains a built-in banquette, coffee table and dining table with benches. Also on the ground floor is a 0.5 bathroom.

2nd Floor Veranda From the ground floor living area a wooden staircase leads up to the 2nd floor veranda. The master bedroom with double width wooden screen doors opens on to the veranda, as does the guest bedroom, also with double width wooden screen doors. Both the master bedroom and guest bedroom have a door leading into the master bathroom with over-sized walk-in shower. Off the master bedroom is a door leading to a large walk-in wardrobe.

Two Rental Cottages Two separate free-standing 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom rental cottages, each with fully equipped kitchen area, are located on the western half of the property and were built by the current owner to provide an additional rental income. The smaller Cottage has an enclosed area of 340 sq ft [31.58 sq m] while the large Cottage has an enclosed area of 612 sq ft [56.85 sq m] and includes an additional Living Room. The cottages are currently rented at $US 20.00 per night or $US 300.00 per month, and are advertised on the AboutUtila.com web site for rental as Eco Cottage. Since the Owner relocated to Costa Rica, the main home is also being offered for rental at $US 60.00 per night or $US 500.00 per month and is also advertised on AboutUtila.com for rental as Eco House.

Golden Fronted Woodpecker The current Owner takes great pride in the natural native garden, which contains coconut palms, avocados, mangoes, limes and banana trees, and the fact that no trees were cut down during the construction which was completed in August 2007. The garden was designed to preserve and attract the local wild-life with many different species of native birds and myriad of butterflies making their home there.

Relocation to Costa Rica forces sale. Owner is not offering financing. This property was previously advertised as Eco House and only included that half of the property containing the House. Since the Owners relocation to Costa Rica, the listing has been updated to include the entire property including the two rental cottages.