The plot
About this plot
Discover this 3,170 m² building plot in Cherry Tree, Sint Eustatius, set in a rural residential area with spectacular views toward Boven National Park and the Atlantic Ocean. The slightly sloping, recently cleared lot is accessible via an unpaved path and offers proximity to the power and water grid.
This 3170 m2 plot is located in the Cherry Tree district, bordering Hearty on St. Eustatius. It is a few minutes’ drive northeast of the town center, via the paved public Schrupon Road towards the foot of the Quill volcano and the unpaved Catherine A. Berkel Road.
Set among undeveloped lots in the higher part of the young residential area of Cherry Tree, the land lies at approximately 95 meters above sea level, while the town center is at 50 mtr. The position provides views towards Boven National Park in the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean in the northeast.
The plot is close to square in shape and only slightly sloping. It is accessible from the west via an unpaved path, with official boundaries marked although the property is not fenced. The power and water grid is less than 200 meters away, and the lot was cleared of bush in 2024.
The property is registered at the Land Registry Office under number 18/1969.
Highlights
- Spectacular views toward Boven National Park
- Atlantic Ocean views to the northeast
- Less than 200 meters from power and water
- Cleared of bush in 2024
- Slightly sloping, near-square lot
- Rural setting
Plot information
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Freehold
Registered at the Land Registry Office with numbers 18/1969.
Costs and conditions
Ground tax (annually): 0% of the value (1st residence), or Property tax (annually): 0.7% of the value (2nd residence).
Buyers Costs consist of (one-off): 5% transfer tax, approx. 2 notary costs and costs of Land Registry at the office of Kadaster depending on purchase price.
Location and surroundings
This land lies in Cherry Tree, bordering Hearty on St. Eustatius, and is surrounded by undeveloped lots. It sits northeast of the town center, with the Quill volcano nearby and views toward Boven National Park and the Atlantic Ocean.
Questions about this plot
What does St. Eustatius’ special status within the Netherlands mean for a property buyer?
St. Eustatius is one of the BES islands, which are special municipalities of the Netherlands. Its laws and regulations differ from those in the European Netherlands.
What purchase tax may apply when buying property on St. Eustatius?
For an existing property on St. Eustatius, a 5% transfer tax is levied on the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price. For new construction, the General Consumption Tax, ABB, applies at 8%; the exact treatment of this building plot should be verified before purchase.
Is the Cherry Tree Road building plot registered with the Land Registry?
The Cherry Tree Road plot is registered at the Land Registry Office under number 18/1969.
How close are power and water services to this land in Cherry Tree?
The Cherry Tree Road plot is less than 200 meters from the power and water grid. The text does not state that the plot is already connected.
What is the setting and access like at the Cherry Tree Road plot?
The 3170 m2 plot is in Cherry Tree, bordering Hearty, on the higher end of the young residential area at approximately 95 meters above sea level. It is accessible via a paved public road and an unpaved road, with views towards Boven National Park and the Atlantic Ocean.
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