Overview
- Updated On:
- March 1, 2023
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 1 Garages
Description
You have decided it’s time to move someplace less hectic, less expensive, in the tropics. This riverfront rental property could just be the place for you.
The Area
You want to get up in the morning and listen to the birds chattering away in the trees. There are times you will see toucans, parrots, parakeets, chacalacas, brown jays, road hawks, kiskadees and so many more. This riverfront rental property is definitely a bird watcher’s playground.
The river contains fish, if you are a fisherperson, you may see manatees who come to next along the banks of the river. Or put your own boat in the water and away you go, just a few miles from the Caribbean Sea. You can then head out to one of the islands to spend the day swimming and snorkelling in the clear turquoise-coloured waters.
If this sounds appealing to you then read on.
The Property
A beautiful property right on the very scenic Sittee River is now on the market. It is located between Sittee River Village and Hopkins Village in an area where you will be surrounded by nature. For $299,000 USD you can make it happen. Property taxes are under $50 per year and with all expenses included you can live for less than in many areas in North America.
This riverfront rental property includes 3 potential rental units with an up and down duplex and a standalone cabana. Each one faces the river for that fantastic view. There is also a garage which contains the washer and kayaks and is used for storing other things you want to keep.
The Home
The standalone cabana is called Chocolate Cabana and is an open concept unit. Here you will find a small kitchen, a standalone counter, queen sized bed, 4 piece bathroom (including a bathtub) and a sitting area. The screened-in sunporch is the full width of the cabana and overlooks the Sittee River. It is built up on stilts with open storage area below.
The up and down duplex consists of 2 1-bedroom units with the downstairs unit being the larger of the two. There has been a new roof installed on the up and down duplex.
The downstairs unit, we call this one creamsicle cabana, has a 4 piece bath (includes a bathtub) as well as a 3 piece bathroom. The 4 piece is off the bedroom and the 3 piece is available for your guests who visit you here. The kitchen contains full cupboards for plenty of storage and there is a decent sized living room.
The really attractive component to this downstairs unit is the sunroom. Fully screened, approximately 100 square feet makes for a great area for online working, morning coffee, evening cocktails or your afternoon siesta.
The upstairs unit, which we call coconut cabana, is a bit smaller than the downstairs unit. But it has a wrap around screened in porch. 2 sets of double mahogany doors open up to allow you to look over the Sittee River from the level of the 2nd floor. The kitchen is very convenient to work in, with gorgeous cabinets. Set up your dinette out on the porch where you will take your meals.
Both buildings are constructed from siding, with the duplex painted in Caribbean orange and yellow and the stand alone cabana has been left in the natural colours.
Utilities
And you can have internet here without constructing a line of sight tower. StarLink works here. The current owners have tested the StarLink system (does not sell with property) and know that it works.
The riverfront rental property is completely on the grid, with town water and locally served electricity. It is .6 of an acre, fenced and has several different types of fruit trees, including mango, and malay apples.
The current owners have just completed construction of a natural seawall for protection of the shoreline.
The potential for this property is definitely present. And there is definitely room to add another cabana or 2. Install a pool, an outside bbq, make your property a great place for your guests to gather and socialize.
To schedule either a virtual or a physical tour of this property please reach out to me.
It all starts with a conversation. Let’s chat!