 | The Commonwealth of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean is known for its stunning landscapes of tall mountains, clothed in cloud rainforest and waterfalls.
Its a place that attracts people in love with the magnificence of nature, but the truth is that not everyone wants to live in a renewable eco-home built of bamboo and palm leaves. For someone with a desire to live amongst nature at its peak; whilst also enjoying modern bathrooms, a large kitchen and a stylish architecturally designed 4 bedroom home....this charming property might just be what you are looking for.
Mature gardens and flowerbeds, a 60ft waterfall, cool clear bathing pools and over 4 acres of pure untouched rainforest, the property has its own private drive and all underground utilities to protect the environment. The house, which enjoys views to nearby Morne Trois Piton, Dominica's second highest mountain, was built in 2005 and is finished to a very high standard and has high quality finishes throughout.
The 23ft x 17ft living room, which has a vaulted ceiling, opens onto the garden and a large 17ft x 10ft verandah with views over the stream. The kitchen, which includes a small breakfasting area, is well equipped and fitted with attractive hardwood cabinets.
There are two bedrooms on the lower floor with a common bathroom, and a further two bedooms on the upper floor. There is also an office and a smaller office / storage area that could be converted into a 3rd bathroom, if required. The two upper bedrooms both enjoy wrap around verandahs and share a bathroom.
The house has a large view platform on the upper storey, where guests can dine enjoy al-fresco dining and entertainment on the same level as many of the surrounding trees and with the sound of the waterfalls providing a gentle backdrop to the conversation.
This pretty house has mains electricity, 110 and 220 volt and telephone, including high speed internet. Water is provided by a rainwater harvesting system and sewage is disposed via a septic tank. The property is centrally located in Dominica and is only 35 minutes from the airport and 45 minutes from Roseau.
Buying Property in Dominica
Alien Landholding License
Under a revision of the law in April 2008, all foreign buyers are required to pay an Alien Landholding fee of 10% of the property value to the Dominica government. Foreigner's buying more than 1 acre of land for personal use, or more than 3 acres of land for business purposes, are also required to apply to the government for an Alien's Land Holding License, which can take several months to process.
Transfer Fees
Transfer fees on real estate are payable by the purchaser and total 20.5% of the property value :
10% alien landholders fee
4% stamp duty
2.5% judicial fees
1% assurance fund
3% legal fees
The seller has to pay 2.5% stamp duty on the market value of the land being sold.
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