Lower Bay land Lower Bay, Bequia, The Grenadines
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Property Details
- FOR SALE
- 0.5 Acres
- 20000 Sq Ft
- Lower Bay beach
- stroll to beach
- Quiet private location
- Just yards from the beach
- Private road access
- Garden
An exceptional coastal building plot in a highly desirable location in Bequia's Lower Bay. Rare Opportunity
This special land is in a much sought after location where such opportunities so very rarely become available. We highly recommend you to consider a viewing.
Views Over Lower Bay... & Just Paces from Lower Bay Beach
Just paces from Bequia's gorgeous Lower Bay Beach, Lower Bay Land is in an excellent location. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean with wide clean sand and a calm mellow atmosphere - this beach is often cited as the visitors favorite.From this half acre you are also only a short water taxi ride or 3 minute drive from another - Princess Margaret Beach.
Peaceful and Quiet Sheltered Location
The plot really is wonderfully close to the beach, yet is reached by a private driveway, so it still has the great feature of being quiet and private and is also on the quieter end of Lower Bay.
Central Island Location
Situated at the base of the road which enters Lower Bay the plot is set back one plot and thus offers the new owners peace and tranquility as well as being closer to the main harbor and access to the rest of Bequia. The plots location offers benefits of Lower Bay's mellow atmosphere but keeps you as close as possible to town and the islands other facilities - simply put this plot is perfectly placed to enjoy Bequia from.
Easy Access and Great Topography
The property is just yards away from the beach with a direct easy access. The access road to the plot is very easy with a very slight incline which is particularly rare on Bequia.
Natural Woodland Plot with Gentle Rise
The half acre plot has natural woodland, that brings a lovely amount of shade. It rises gently to give wonderful views over the bay.
Future Rental Potential
With Bequia having developed a thriving holiday rental industry over recent years, this plot also has great potential to be the base for a successful villa rental, especially considering the privacy and proximity to the beach. The plot is situated directly behind a property currently used as a vacation rental.
Inspiring Plot for Beautiful Tropical Home
There is great potential to create a lovely property here, and the level nature of the land makes it even more tempting to team the property with a pool.Bequia has a high quality construction and this property can be developed into a fantastic property.This land represents a particularly exciting opportunity to build an amazing, detached, 4/5 bedroom coastal residence, with pool and private garden also.
Architects are available locally in the Grenadines or you may wish to use an international architect for a truly unique property.
Spacious and Inviting Plot Scope for Large Pool
The plot will provide easy design and layout options with ample space for parking and turning space, gardens would be generous encompassing the property entirely and the plot is very suitable for location of a large pool.
Locations:
- 75 yards from the beach 8 minute drive from Port Elizabeth
- 2 minute water taxi from Port Elizabeth Harbour
- 3 minute drive to Princess Margaret's Beach
- 2 - 5 min stroll to waterfront bars and restaurants, and local supermarket.
- Near Dive Boat pick up point on the beach
Viewings
Please contact our team for a viewing or site meeting with an architect and advice on purchasing land in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Villa Location
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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.
Buyer's Guide
Buying a property in St.Lucia where there is a tax haven with no VAT, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and no estate tax makes a great deal of sense. St.Lucia is one of the worlds top destinations for weddings and honeymoons making a holiday rental property potentially lucrative. St.Lucia has really embraced the worldwide taste for health spas with the first St.Lucia Health & Wellness Retreat, supported by the government and private businesses, being established and opening soon on the island. Being one of the most accessible islands in the region with the lowest crime rate St.Lucias affordable properties offer an ideal opportunity for investment. Comparable in many ways to neighbouring Barbados but with house prices ranging from 40-60% lower this beautiful island should not be overlooked as an investment opportunity.
With a total land area of just 620 sq miles St.Lucia, often called "The Helen of the West Indies" because of its natural beauty, sits in the ocean like a shimmering jewel. Pristine white sandy beaches, tropical forest populated by rainbow-plumed birds and acres of orchards filled with sweet smelling tropical fruits such as mango, papaya and banana are crowned by the islands twin peaks the Gros & Petit Pitons.
How to buy St Lucia property
There are certain rules and regulations you must comply with as a non domicile of St Lucia in order to purchase a St Lucia property. For instance, you will need to apply for an Alien Landholding Licence. Generally the cost of purchasing a property on St Lucia will come out at between 6-8% on top of the purchase price. This will cover stamp duty, the Alien Landholding Licence, Treasury receipt, legal costs and registration fees. If you are taking out a mortgage, lenders tend to charge a set-up fee.
Alien Landholding Licence
Foreigners must apply to the Ministry of Planning for an Alien Landholding Licence which costs EC$1,500, is non-refundable and does not need renewing. The process takes up to 16 weeks as the application is vetted by the Physical Planning Office of the Ministry of Physical Development, Environment & Housing, approved by the Prime Ministers Office and finally by the Office of the Attorney General.
Your locally
appointed lawyer will make the application for the Alien Landholding
Licence on your behalf. Along with your completed application you will
need to provide the lawyer with the following information:
• Certificate of character for each applicant (from your local police station)
• A bank reference
Your CV
• A copy of your passport data page
Full set of fingerprints (from your local police station)
Statutory declaration
• 4 passport size pictures of each applicant
• Full
details of the proposed property or land purchase (including a survey
plan and land register of the property (from the Vendor) and a value
assessment of the land or property (although the value assessment may
not be necessary
• Receipt proving payment of application fee
• Initial approval from the Development Control Authority (this may not be necessary.
In addition to the application fee for the Alien Landholding Licence, the
following fees are applicable depending on the land area of your
property:
Land Area (in acres)/ Price (in EC$)
Under 1 $5000
1-10 / $10,000
10-20 / $20,000
20-50 / $30,000
50-100 / $40,000
100+ / $50,000