What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Located under the canopy the temperature variation is 70-82 degrees. AC is not necessary as all rooms in the house and guest house are screened on all sides. Ocean breezes on the bluff are delightful most every day. A 1200 gallon water catchment and filter system offers plenty soft rain water. Toilets are low water composting. Battery bank for all LED lighting is charged by large gasoline/propane generator. All 110 receptacles and ceiling fans run off an Outback inverter. Hot water is provides by propane on demand heater for kitchen and showers. Large propane refrigerator and kitchen range complete the kitchen. All these comfortable systems are sustained for less than $30 per month.Property Description
Beautiful Isla Solarte home on one half acre conveniently located 5 minutes by boat from Bocas del Toro.
Situated on a bluff 250 feet above the aqua water below the house offers a spectacular view from the three level 12X56 foot covered deck. This Eco-friendly home is a show place for 5 varieties of native hard woods used in the construction of the floors, decks and framing throughout the structure.
The property and home offer two different landscapes: One side is under the jungle canopy keeping the living areas cool without air conditioning. The other is ocean side living with small private beach and snorkeling off your own private dock and boathouse.
The large, open kitchen has a spacious pantry and nicely tiled counters and island. There are two bedrooms each with lovely, modern & private bathrooms.
The property also boasts a separate guest house with kitchen, bathroom and deck with jungle view.
There is a large 20X30 bodega used as a work shop and storage area. Down on the beach below a 50 meter dock has a covered boat house and boat lift as well as a 2500 lb load Lift System.
Lots of mechanical and other upgrades. This home is eco-friendly using systems and nature to provide and tranquil and low impact on the envirnoment.Neighborhood Description
Solarte is an island 1/2 mile wide and 4 miles long. Our nearest neighbor is about 1/4 mile away. There are about 12 neighbors who are mostly from the USA ad Canada. Our lot has hundreds of flowering trees and plants native to Solarte.
A golf car path leads across the island. An E-Z-GO golf car is sold with the property. The lift system from the dock is used to bring supplies and guests up to the house. The lift is powered by a 6KW Yamaha remote start generator new in 2015Market Area
Our dock is 10 minutes by boat from Bocas town. Most all types of supplies and hardware store items are available from this charming town of about 7000. There are many small restaurants and hotels available.School District
Good Spanish schools in Bocas are helpful, however, English is spoken by most localsCommunity
Exploring beaches and restaurants on the many neighboring islands provides endless fun activities all by boat.Location of Home or Land
Other
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Other |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
