The Gardens at duPlooy's is an environmentally sustainable river-side community with access to 100 acres of unspoiled natural beauty in the Cayo District of Belize.
No where else will you find such a rare and affordable opportunity to live side by side
with nature; while also helping to protect it ....
duPlooy's Jungle Lodge, one of Belize's premier jungle lodges is
offering for sale six riverfront properties.
All of the lodge's amenities will be available to property
owners.
This includes membership to Belize Botanic Gardens, access to the Macal River and miles of Trails, security and so much more...
duPlooy's Restaurant, known for its delicious healthy
cuisine will offer discounted prices to you and your
guests. There will be housekeeping and laundry service
available; yoga classes and massage therapy can be
arranged by appointment and business services, including Property Management Services, should you desire assistance in renting your unit will be
available at the Lodge's Main Office.
The Gardens at duPlooy's is the perfect place for individuals seeking simple living close to nature. Others members of the community could include groups of friends wanting a shared vacation spot; organization directors wanting an executive retreat; a school or university wanting a permanent base for research and education; or someone wanting income from a vacation rental.
This combination of Pristine Jungles, the nearby Macal River, along with the extraordinary Flora & Fauna, which grace the property, makes The Gardens at duPlooy's a truly one of a kind place to live and experience ....
LOCATION
The Gardens at duPlooy's is located off Chial Road, 10 miles Southwest of San Ignacio Town
in the Cayo District of Belize. Each property comprises a titled lot sizes of just over 1/4 acre.
Self-Contained Studio Cottage with
1 Bath and Large Front Porch: $110,000
These 3 self-contained studio units are small but comfortable with a one bath, kitchen and big front porch overlooking the forest with a peek at the Macal River. The shady back yard has plenty of space to add-on later should you feel the need. These units are perfect for use as vacation rentals when you are out of town.
This 2-story building is nestled in the forest at the end of an elevated boardwalk. The building can be purchased as is, converted to the plan shown or custom-converted to suit the purchaser. Each floor presently contains a large bedroom, bath and wrap-around porch from which you can view many of the birds and small animals who inhabit the property.
Ceiba House -Shown here unconverted. Presently contains 2 large bedrooms and one smaller one with 2 bathrooms and 2 porches. Converted to the plan shown here, the building will have an ensuite master bedroom with private porch and a Smaller Room, with its own Deck which can be used as a Study or Guest Room, and full kitchen; with back Patio off the Living Room, ideal for al fresco dining.
Cedar House - Presently contains 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and three porches. Converted to the plan shown, this building will have an ensuite Master Bedroom with private porch, guest bedroom with private porch, additional bathroom shared with the public area, full kitchen, and back patio, providing perfect outdoor living suitable for the tropics. One Bedroom has a private entrance giving you and your guests complete privacy and can be rented separately.
There are many fruit trees on these lots, as well as an adjacent orchard set aside for community use, which have avocados, mangos, carambola, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, cashews, velvet apples, white sapote as well as space for a community garden, should you desire to grow your own organic vegetables.
FINANCING
Owner financing with a minimum downpayment of 30% is available at competitive interest rates for a term of up to 8 years.
PROPERTY OWNER AMENITIES
Access to the Macal River, beach & swimming
Complimentary use of community-owned canoes
Membership in Belize Botanic Gardens
Miles of hiking trails
Night watchman
Other Services Available
Meals from duPlooy's onsite Restaurant
Maid Service
Meeting Room at Belize Botanic Gardens available for events/meetings/parties
Horseback Riding
Arranged Tours
Office Services
Property Management & Rental Services
Additional Information
Electricity:
The Gardens at duPlooy's is a solar- powered community with generator backup. Homes will be metered at the current rate charged by the Belize Electricity Board. Homeowners are asked to keep high-energy appliances and electronics to a minimum. Two loads of laundry weekly will be included in homeowners' fees. We ask that owners use CFL or LED lightbulbs.
Water: is supplied
from a 200'well and is included with homeowners' fees.
Homeowners' fees through 2012: US $150.00 per month and include the following:
Basic lawn care - (Weekly grass cutting & trimming)
Night watchman
2 Loads of laundry (washed, dried, folded) per week
Weekly trash collection
Weekly mail pick-up in San Ignacio
Membership to adjacent Belize Botanic Gardens
Additional services may be contracted through duPlooy's Jungle Lodge
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIQUE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
And to find out more about our community and all it has to offer ...
From outside Belize Call: 011-501-824-3101
Email:
RELATED VIDEOS
On-Site Activities + Gardens
This Sequence includes 3 clips: Beginning with the Macal River at duPlooy's with Beach, Rock-Climbing, Canoeing, Swimming and Diving scenes; Followed by Horseback Riding within the Botanic Gardens and ending with a Group Tour of
the Gardens, accompanied by
Judy duPlooy.
AM
Typical morning at duPlooy's Jungle Lodge with Judy duPlooy serving papaya to the resident birds... including squabbling Chaca Lacas
and Arecari's; Followed by a short kitchen sequence with breakfast served (for people) on the
"Bird-deck".
San Ignacio Town
This small, river-hillside town
(pop. 12,000) is situated between the Macal and Mopan Rivers and is alive with character and characters and is a center for Eco-Tourism in
the area.
"If you didn't see a toucan this morning, you weren't at duPlooy's"
