Charming Coastal Home amazing views Bocas del Toro Panama

This charming, coastal, Caribbean-style home features some of the best views in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, especially at sunset thanks to its western orientation.

Level 1 = secure bodega that houses all systems (state-of-the-art solar power, water pump, water heater, water filtration, plus propane tanks), 4 water catchment tanks on a concrete slab (1,000 gallons each), a toilet, and sink for the landscaping team, solar-powered motion-detector light.

Level 2 = screened-in porch, large open space with living room and kitchen, closed pantry with roll-out standing desk for laptop and printer, private master bedroom, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, ample closet, and storage space. Data for water catchment and solar systems can be read from within the house.

Level 3 = large open observation deck, currently used as a dining area and office (potential for bedroom/bathroom)

• Square footage of living space

  • Level 2 = 818 square feet (138 of this is the porch area)

  • Level 3 = 248 square feet

  • Total = 1,066 square feet

• To be sold along with an established corporation.

Property Specs

Water = This property is fronted by a gorgeous, protected coral reef on the southwest side of Cristobal island, convenient to Dolphin Bay and Tierra Oscura.

Land = 2.33 hectares, which is 5.68 acres with good elevation, ROP, nicely landscaped and well-maintained yard with the flat area very suitable for dogs and other animals; a path encircles the entire property from yard to jungle and back; banana plants, lemon trees, palm trees with some of the best coconut water in the area. Other plants include hibiscus, croton, Queen Emma lily, lipstick palm.

The property includes a boat dock, custom-built boathouse with mechanical lift, storage shed, separate water catchment/pump/hose for boat maintenance, and solar-powered motion-detector light

Logistics

~30-minute boat ride to Bocas Town (for groceries) or Almirante (for gas)
~10-minute boat ride to Restaurante El Clandestino
~15-minute boat ride to Dolphin Bay restaurants and villas

Enhancements Since 2017

Infrastructure

• Added 12 305volt solar panels, double Outback Flex controller/inverter with indoor Mate display/control panel with Internet monitoring capability, 16 Outback 200ah 12v AGM sealed batteries 

• Added battery system on solid shelving rack

• Added solar-powered motion-detector lighting at boathouse and bodega

• Added water catchment with indoor monitoring (4 tanks, 1,000 gallons each)

• Added 3stage water filtration system with Sawyer medical-grade filtering media

• Added new septic field

• Added toilet and sink at bodega level for workers

• Added inhouse 25-watt VHF marine radio and antenna

• Replaced old fridge with LG inverter refrigerator/freezer

• Replaced old washer with Whirlpool 16 kg washing machine

• Added bidet toilet

• Screened in front porch with chitre-proof mesh

• Added heavy-duty front door and bathroom door

• Adding new stove (in progress)

Interior custom almond woodwork (insect-resistant almond wood)

• Louvered doors and window treatments

• Pantry with roll out printer and standing computer table

• Four-door closet space with shelves in bathroom

Options for Buyers

Buyers will have first right of refusal on purchase of a 23foot center-console Caribe Pro fishing boat that fits the boathouse perfectly -- asking $19,000 (Suzuki 140 HP, 4-stroke engine, new gas tank, and other enhancements over the years)

For sale = 2person kayak with 1 paddle

Transferrable Internet service with Panetma (satellite dish in place)

Reliable house cleaning available 1x/week ($40 per cleaning)

This is one property almost everyone will love. Don't miss it.