Description
Located in a prime waterfront position in a residential area on the western coast of divers’ paradise Bonaire just north of the capital Kralendijk, this luxurious 5 bedroom family home for sale enjoys panoramic views of the turquoise sea.
The property features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, spacious living room, dining room and fully equipped open kitchen. Interiors open on to large covered terraces overlooking the property’s elegant infinity pool, Jacuzzi, gazebo and staircases which lead directly to the water’s edge.
The grounds also house a pool-side outdoor kitchen with BBQ area – ideal for eating or drinking in the shade – plus a 1 bedroom apartment. Culturally and geographically distinct from other Caribbean islands, the “ABC Islands” have historical ties to the Netherlands, the legacy of which has resulted in Dutch place names and architecture.
All three share a warm, dry climate, arid landscape dotted with cacti and divi-divi trees, and location outside the hurricane zone. From the property buyer’s perspective, there are no limitations on buying property. Buyers must pay a 3% transfer tax and notary fees of 1%. Foreign buyers are generally not required to obtain a license, although in Aruba buyers acquiring more than three acres for business, or one acre for residential purposes, will need an Alien Land Holding License.