What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Sophisticated solar electrical system with new inverter/charger and battery bank, March 2013; new solar panels, controller, April 2015.
60,000 gallons storage for rain water.
Constructed for energy efficiency.
Solar hot water, in-line/tankless gas hot water heaters.
Located in private, secluded area.
2.95 acres of trees & flowers.
Totally off the grid.Property Description
Live with nature at "Casa Brisa Island Estate!" Secluded, off the grid, self-contained compound on the tropical Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. 2.95 acres with 400 feet of beachfront. 2 houses: main house and caretaker/guest house. The main house is 75 feet from the beach, has 3920 square feet upstairs and downstairs with sea, lagoons and vegetation views from all rooms; 2 bedrooms, 3 baths. The second house can be used as a caretaker house or guest cottage; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Property is totally green and self-contained with sophisticated solar electrical system (new inverter/charger and battery bank, March 2013; new solar panels, controller, auxiliary chargers, April 2015 ), back-up generator, 60,000 gallons of water storage, reverse osmosis system, solar water heaters, new in-line/tankless gas hot water heaters, new commercial quality water filtration/water purification system, new energy efficient air conditioners (SEER 19, SEER 15) in a bedroom in each home, 3 8-ft. satellite dishes for TV, new 60" plasma HD television, wireless Internet (streaming US channels, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ESPN, etc.), private marina with 2 boats, new pier. The mature landscaping includes over 200 hibiscus bushes, over 50 orchid plants, over 50 palm trees (including coconut bearing palms) and multiple varieties of indigenous trees and plants with mangrove, gumbo limbo, poison wood, ziricote; all on "high" ground. Snorkeling, fishing, swimming and sailing right from your front yard! Great as a permanent residence, vacation home or vacation income rental for an exclusive tropical experience. Can be deeded for fractional ownership for several owners. "Casa Brisa" was the Wall Street Journal's "House of the Day" and subsequently voted WSJ's "House of the Week." Both houses are cement construction with cement roofs and are tied to bedrock. Ambergris Caye is TripAdvisor's #1 Island in the World 2 years in a row: 2013, 2014.
See full website: casabrisa.net
Neighborhood Description
Private, pristine area of tropical island. No roads, no grid, no noise. 3 miles from the nearest neighbor.Market Area
San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye is a 15-minute boat ride from "Casa Brisa."School District
Public and private schools.Community
Quaint seaside town on the other side of the island from Casa Brisa.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
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 | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
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 | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Masonry |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Other |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |