The plot
About this plot
A rare opportunity to acquire an approximately 89-hectare natural area on Sint Eustatius, featuring the hills of Powder House and Signal Hill with breathtaking views over the island and surrounding sea. With rich ecological and cultural significance, the site offers potential for conservation, eco-tourism, sustainable recreation, wellness retreats, or social and cultural purposes.
Covering 894315 m2, this plot is located on the top of Signal Hill and Powder House on St. Eustatius. The elevated position provides views across the island and the surrounding sea.
Registered with the land registration office of Kadaster as Statia:11/2025 N-BG, the site is designated as a protected nature area, with zoning N and the addition “wijzigingszone 2” surrounding Signal Hill and Powder House.
Subject to the applicable designation and permissions, the site may suit social or cultural purposes such as an educational centre, museum or archaeological exhibition. Other possibilities described for the area include sustainable recreation, eco-tourism, conservation projects, wellness retreats, walking trails and small-scale infrastructure that respects the natural environment.
The land includes places with archaeological value and is offered free of rent and use. The site is not completely enclosed by a fence, and the stated area is an estimate pending the future division of zones A and B.
Highlights
- 89-hectare natural area with rich history
- Various locations with archaeological value
- Potential for educational and cultural development
- Suitable for eco-tourism and conservation projects
- Rare opportunity in an unspoiled setting
- Sea view
Plot information
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Freehold
Source plot: registered with the land registration office of Kadaster at Statia:11/2025
N-BG – protected nature area – it concerns the top of the hills Signal Hill and Powder House;
N (with addition ‘wijzigingszone 2’) Surrounding Signal Hill and Powder House.
Location and surroundings
The property occupies the tops of Signal Hill and Powder House in a protected nature area on St. Eustatius. From these hills, views extend over the island and surrounding sea. The site also contains various places with archaeological value, and more plots are for sale in the area.
Questions about this plot
What does St. Eustatius’ status within the Netherlands mean for buying property?
St. Eustatius is a special municipality of the Netherlands, and its laws and regulations differ from those in the European Netherlands. The rules for buying The Farm-A should therefore be verified for this property.
What transfer tax applies when buying land on St. Eustatius?
When buying 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, of 8% applies instead.
Is The Farm-A registered with the land registry?
The Farm-A is registered with the land registration office of Kadaster at Statia under 11/2025 N-BG. The registration identifies the site as a protected nature area at Signal Hill and Powder House.
Is the stated area of The Farm-A final, and how is the property delivered?
The stated area of The Farm-A is an estimate, and no rights can be derived from it. The exact area will be determined when zones A and B are split off; the site will be delivered free of rent and use and sold on an “as is, where is” basis, in its condition at the time of viewing.
