The property
About this property
A distinctive villa sits on a cliff with ocean views, while the commercial site borders a protected nature reserve and provides direct access to the sea. With commercial use permitted, the largely flat terrain offers scope for development concepts ranging from hospitality and agriculture to cultural or educational facilities.
Situated on St. Eustatius, this commercial site of approximately 35 hectares occupies a green, gently sloping valley bordering the protected nature reserve around Powder House and Signal Hill. The terrain is largely flat, and the current zoning plan permits commercial use.
The property includes several small structures, including shelters, together with a villa positioned on a cliff above the sea. Built in 1982, the villa has a gross floor area of approximately 290 m², with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, hallway and spacious covered terrace. A carport is located at the front.
Direct access toward the sea is located immediately next to the villa, while the elevated position provides open ocean views. The setting and zoning offer scope for concepts such as an eco-resort, wellness retreat, cultural or educational centre, agricultural or agro-tourism project, business park or live-work community.
The site also contains various places with archaeological value and is registered with the Kadaster at Statia under 11/2025 B (op), commercial area, W, villa area and residential area.
Highlights
- Approximately 35 hectares of commercial development potential
- Commercial use permitted under current zoning plan
- Borders protected nature reserve
- Largely flat terrain for large-scale projects
- Existing villa with approximately 290 m² gross floor area
- Sea view
- Seafront
Property information
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Freehold
Source plot: registered with the land registration office of Kadaster at Statia:11/2025
B (op) Commercial area;
W – villa area - residential area.
Location and surroundings
The property lies in a green, gently sloping valley on St. Eustatius, directly bordering a protected nature reserve with the hills of Powder House and Signal Hill. Its villa stands on a cliff with ocean views, and the site has direct access toward the sea.
Questions about this property
What transfer tax do I pay when buying this property on St. Eustatius?
For an existing property on St. Eustatius, 5% transfer tax is levied on the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price. The Farm (B) includes a villa built in 1982.
If I rent out The Farm (B) on St. Eustatius, do I pay income tax on the real estate?
Foreign taxpayers do not pay income tax on real estate in the BES islands, including St. Eustatius. Real estate tax takes its place and is levied annually on the notional yield of the property’s value, including rented-out and commercial property, for whoever holds it on January 1st.
Is The Farm (B) sold with any conditions about its current state?
The Farm (B) on St. Eustatius is sold on an “as is, where is” basis, in the condition it is in at the time of viewing. The site will be delivered free of rent and use, with supplies and materials removed.
Is the stated land area of The Farm (B) final?
The stated area of The Farm (B) on St. Eustatius 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.
