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Property available on Roatan Island off Honduras Contact: Geoff Quaglino 805-322-7279 Summary Profitable development opportunity unique to Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras includes: 12 acres, ocean to ridge top , bisected by the main road with 3 natural springs Dock on marine reserve for 2nd largest barrier reef in the world - 65m waterfront 1 mile from West End - active international scuba diving mecca Tax-free for 10 years as environmental project; Roatan soon to be international Freeport Unique Characteristics This land is on Gibson Bight, the most protected deepwater bight on the north side, often used by yachts for protection during 'norther' storms It is one of the closest water access points from a deepwater bight to the main road It is the site used for hundreds of years by indigenous peoples (Payan Indians as well as Mayans) as a village site The mangrove forest is intact and healthy The property stretches from the ocean frontage on the Marine Reserve to the top of the ridge, providing both views and cooling trade winds from the east The land has not been disturbed for many decades, so vegetation including fruit trees is plentiful and healthy (no septic systems or other types of pollution) Bisected by the (only) main road, the property has 570' of commercial road frontage A unique ¼ acre grove of massed cymbidiums (orchids) ranging from 4 inches to 6 feet - a very magical place! 3 fresh water springs Location Situated 30 miles off the north coast of Honduras in the western Caribbean sea, Roatan is the largest of four islands in the Bay Islands chain. Fingernail-shaped and tilted, the island is approximately 40 miles long and up to 4 miles wide. It has an international airport, direct flights from around the world, and is a favorite stopping place for many cruise ships.Recently Roatan has been discovered by European and Asian tourists as well. Storms come from the north and Roatan is protected from most major hurricanes, Mitch being the exception in 1998. Rainy season is October to December, boasting pleasant 80-90 degree weather almost year round. Oak forests and high mountains fill the east end, while the west end is more tropical. The island is ringed by a series of ‘bights’ (small bays) which provide protection from storms as well as secure moorage. The small village of West End has become an incredible hot-spot for tourists, ex-pats and international visitors. It is full of dive shops, restaurants, internet cafes and more. History Mayan ceremonial sites are still being uncovered around the island. More recently, the fresh water and oak forests were scenes for many battles between Spanish and British privateers for 300 years. Sunken wrecks can still be found among the reefs. The Bay Islands were turned over to Honduras by the British in 1956 and have enjoyed a stable democracy since then. Roatan is slated to become an international free port by the end of 2006. The current owner has lived on Roatan off and on for 10 years. The previous owner of 40 years never used the land. Price $1,497,000 US $767,697 £ $1,108,887 euro Contact Geoff Quaglino for more information. Santa Barbara Real Estate Mortgage 805-322-7279

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Property available on Roatan Island
off Honduras
Contact: Geoff Quaglino
805-322-7279

Summary
Profitable development opportunity unique to Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras includes:

12 acres, ocean to ridge top , bisected by the main road with 3 natural springs

Dock on marine reserve for 2nd largest barrier reef in the world - 65m waterfront

1 mile from West End - active international scuba diving mecca

Tax-free for 10 years as environmental project; Roatan soon to be international Freeport

Unique Characteristics

This land is on Gibson Bight, the most protected deepwater bight on the north side, often used by yachts for protection during 'norther' storms

It is one of the closest water access points from a deepwater bight to the main road

It is the site used for hundreds of years by indigenous peoples (Payan Indians as well as Mayans) as a village site

The mangrove forest is intact and healthy

The property stretches from the ocean frontage on the Marine Reserve to the top of the ridge, providing both views and cooling trade winds from the east

The land has not been disturbed for many decades, so vegetation including fruit trees is plentiful and healthy (no septic systems or other types of pollution)

Bisected by the (only) main road, the property has 570' of commercial road frontage

A unique ¼ acre grove of massed cymbidiums (orchids) ranging from 4 inches to 6 feet - a very magical place!

3 fresh water springs

Location
Situated 30 miles off the north coast of Honduras in the western Caribbean sea, Roatan is the largest of four islands in the Bay Islands chain.

Fingernail-shaped and tilted, the island is approximately 40 miles long and up to 4 miles wide.

It has an international airport, direct flights from around the world, and is a favorite stopping place for many cruise ships.Recently Roatan has been discovered by European and Asian tourists as well.

Storms come from the north and Roatan is protected from most major hurricanes, Mitch being the exception in 1998. Rainy season is October to December, boasting pleasant 80-90 degree weather almost year round.

Oak forests and high mountains fill the east end, while the west end is more tropical. The island is ringed by a series of ‘bights’ (small bays) which provide protection from storms as well as secure moorage.

The small village of West End has become an incredible hot-spot for tourists, ex-pats and international visitors. It is full of dive shops, restaurants, internet cafes and more.

History
Mayan ceremonial sites are still being uncovered around the island. More recently, the fresh water and oak forests were scenes for many battles between Spanish and British privateers for 300 years. Sunken wrecks can still be found among the reefs.

The Bay Islands were turned over to Honduras by the British in 1956 and have enjoyed a stable democracy since then. Roatan is slated to become an international free port by the end of 2006.

The current owner has lived on Roatan off and on for 10 years. The previous owner of 40 years never used the land.

Price
$1,497,000 US
$767,697 £
$1,108,887 euro

Contact
Geoff Quaglino for more information.
Santa Barbara Real Estate Mortgage
805-322-7279

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