Emita House Lower Bay, Bequia, The Grenadines

$795,000 USD

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FOR SALE
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
0.179 Acres
7813 Sq Ft
Floodlit plunge pool within lush tropical grounds
Incredibly private with rich tropical foliage
Classic Stone poolside sun lounging terrace with dining gazebo
Excellent views to Princess Margarets Beach and over Lower Bay and beyond
Tasteful unique property with a dreamy feel
Elevated above the road
Rental income generation as each part of the house can be rented separately
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Emita House
Lower Bay, Bequia

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a cherished property.

With idyllic views from the multiple verandahs and terraces.

This is a wonderful tropical oasis on Bequia's west coast with rich tropical grounds and a beautiful cool tropical stone terrace with a lovely plunge pool and covered seating area for lounging and covered gazebo for dining alfresco.

An easy stroll down to Princess Margarets Beach

Emita House is located on the 'sweet spot' on Bequia - perched between Lower Bay and Princess Margarest Beach which is unquestionably the most beautiful beach on the island. A wonderful choice of restaurants are within easy reach and you can follow the walkway round to Port Elizabeth or catch a water taxi from the lovely Princess Margarets Beach dock up to the harbor.

Princess Margaret Beach also offers excellent snorkelling.

You can enjoy Lower Bay beach equally easily From Emita House. Lower Bay beach is also super for swimming and underwater sights and fringed with a choice of bars and restaurants.

Friendship Bay is a short drive or walk away over the ridge / Friendship Gap. Emita House is very centrally located on Bequia so benefits from short drive times to explore the island.

The property has 4 main areas :

Main House Level - 2 Bedrooms
Owners 'Tower" 1 Bedroom with AC
Tropical pool terrace with BBQ, dining gazebo and sun lounging area
Utility, laundry and storage area on the lower ground floor

Superb location above the Lower Bay road

Magnificent panoramic ocean views over Princess Margaret and Lower Bay beaches and includes views of the yachting activity in Admiralty Bay.

The property enjoys wonderful sunsets due to its favourable west coast location.

The Main House - A well laid-out, open-plan area with lovely social areas

The villa fans out from the central kitchen area with lounge and dinning area in front and spacious covered deck area with views overlooking ocean.

The 2 bedrooms on this level each enjoy direct access to covered terrace and easy pathway to the pool deck.

There is a shared bathroom on this main level.

This level is all concrete construction, excluding the wooden decking. The house is fitted with burglar bars and has mosquito netting on doors and windows.

Owners Tower

Owners one bedroom residence is a newer addition to the property traditional wooden construction.

This is separate self contained unit which has private access from rear of property / also from driveway therefore enabling the rental of the separate portions of the property to independent guests.

One enters through the rear of the apartment into the kitchen which is open plan to the lounge area and dinning area in front with wooden seating in a lovely social area with ocean views.

This lovely veranda area embrace the views of Lower Bay. A swing is in place on the veranda.

The Tower has a spacious master suite with air conditioning, a private deck and office corner and there is a bathroom to the side.

Utility & laundry rooms on the lower level

The property has a run of useful utility, laundry and storage rooms on the Garden Level which is below the main house deck - this provides a covered terrace area useful for clothes drying and great store rooms for projects .

Plunge pool with stone terrace, Gazebo and sun lounging area

A superb pool for cooling off and socialising, This is finished in classic Bequia Stone and joins the level garden area with a shaded hammock structure.

The Gazebo has ample space for guests to enjoy dining alfresco with a BBQ.

Tropical oasis nestled in mature gardens

Lovely mature planting surrounds the property which screens the property and gives a wonderful private feel when on deck / in pool.

Active rental property, well specified and flexible layout

The property is currently accepting rental bookings and this provides and income stream. The owners also enjoy spending long periods of time at the property.

Construction is of concrete, cement rendered concrete block, and wood.

Electricity supplied by Vinlec
Internet and phone connection in place
Good phone signal on the property
Concrete construction
Burglar bars + mosquito netting on doors/windows
Completely Fenced
Retaining stone wall to rear and front of property

Water

The property follows the island wide system of rainwater catchment from galvanized roof to holding tank under foundations, The water pressure is achieved with electrical pump.

Easy to access storage and laundry areas are located on the garden level.

Lovely Driveway with easy access and covered parking bay

The property has a very approachable driveway which sweeps up to the house from the main Lower Bay road. The owner currently has a very stylish Mini Moke and this is parked in the covered parking area which has direct access directly into the kitchen at the heart of the villa and is also gated with a sliding steel gate for security.
You can park your vehicle in the covered car bay and enter on one level into the kitchen.

Furnishings are included in the sale

Including dishwasher and all kitchen appliances. Excluding any personal effects and artworks, The owners will be clear regarding any items not included but in general the property will be sold with furnishings in place to continue with rentals.

Mini Moke
(may be available by separate negotiation)

Exclusive of the owners vehicle: An open Mini Moke which may be included by separate negotiation/arrangement

Contact our team The Grenadines Collection to make a viewing visit or with any questions regarding this beautiful property.

Location

Villa Location

The Grenadines >
Bequia >
Lower Bay

Lower Bay

A tiny village on a spectacular beach this is becoming a desirable residential area. Hillside houses and Villas enjoy views of Admiralty Bay and pleasant breezes. There are local restaurants right on the beach so a great place to spend the day, This is the beach of choice for Bequians and there is a wonderful family atmosphere at the weekends. At Easter regatta time there is a buzz of activity with all the local sailing boats launching from the beach.

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Buyer's Guide

Purchase Costs

Purchase costs are straightforward;
- 5% Stamp Duty
- approximately 6% ALHL
- legal fees
Legal fees are standard and the lawyer you instruct can provide a detailed breakdown of the costs.
We advise allowing 13% to cover the costs.

Purchase procedure:

The whole purchase can be achieved remotely from your country of residence.

1. Make your offer for your chosen property through us. We present your offer, and work to bring the sale to an agreement with the owner.

2. Appoint a local Lawyer to handle your purchase (list of recommended lawyers can be provided upon request) exchange contact details and discuss the purchase arrangements, as you wish.

3. Sign Agreement of Sale & deposit 10% of purchase price in ESCROW account with the lawyer.

The Agreement of Sale Contract is prepared by the lawyer for approval by both parties, before being finalised and signed by both parties. This is a binding agreement, the only circumstances where you would retrieve the deposit would be if:
- the seller fails to perform (for example if there was not clear title)
- or if your ALHL is not issued (this is extremely rare).

4. Alien Land Holders Licence (ALHL) Application (specific to the property & applied for at the time of agreement of purchase ).

Provide the following details to your local lawyer :
- Date and place of birth
- Copy of passport
- Nationality
- Bank reference (not finances just a letter of reliability)
- Police certificate of clear record (applied for from your local police station or online, in your home country

UK: http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

The police certificate is usually fairly swift and at least straightforward

The lawyer makes the ALHL application and searches to check clear title on the property

5. ALHL is issued (this usually takes 2 to 3 months).

6. Complete the purchase (you deposit the balance of purchase price and the signed deeds of conveyance are released). At this point the property is yours.

Ownership

The lawyer can advise on personal or company ownership;
Company ownership provides automatic exemption from work permit. Residency is a simple formality with property ownership.

Many buyers choose to own their property through a company which can be set up easily, the lawyer can advise on the costs and fees for this.

There is no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and annual property taxes are negligible. Funds can be repatriated freely.

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