The property
About this property
Off-grid living in Lagoen comes with a connection to the public drinking water network, 18 solar panels, batteries, and a 12 KVA generator. Set on a hill amid Bonaire’s cacti, native trees, and nearby hiking trails, the home offers open views and refreshing trade winds away from surrounding buildings.
Located less than a 12-minute drive from the bustling center of Kralendijk, this unique family home offers peace, space, and nature. Situated on a hill, the house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry room. Outside, you'll find an additional toilet and a spacious workshop made from two 40ft containers, complete with a generous covered area.
This off-grid property includes a connection to the public drinking water network (WEB), and with 18 solar panels, batteries, and a 12 KVA generator, you'll never be without electricity.
The Wamari area is known for its hills covered with cacti and native trees, regularly visited by local birds such as prikichis and loras. Several hiking trails nearby offer perfect opportunities for a peaceful morning walk. Thanks to the untouched natural surroundings, the refreshing trade winds are uninterrupted by buildings.
Family home surrounded by nature,
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms,
Off-grid living with public drinking water via WEB,
18 solar panels and 12 KVA battery system,
12 KVA generator,
Just 12 minutes by car to downtown Kralendijk,
Floors finished with ceramic tiles,
Aluminum window frames, partly fitted with glass shutters and insect screens.
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Highlights
- Less than a 12-minute drive to Kralendijk
- Off-grid living with 18 solar panels
- 12 KVA generator for electricity supply
- Workshop made from two 40ft containers
- Trade winds uninterrupted by buildings
- Prikichis and loras visit regularly
- Garage
- Rural setting
Property information
Features and layout
Set on a hill in Lagoen, the house contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry room. The floors are finished with ceramic tiles, and the windows have aluminum frames, with some fitted with glass shutters and insect screens.
Outside, the property includes a garage, an additional toilet, and a workshop made from two 40ft containers. The workshop has a covered area adjoining it.
The house is connected to the public drinking water network via WEB and has 18 solar panels, batteries, and a 12 KVA generator for its electricity supply.
Technical information
- Construction year: 2020
- Condition: Goed
110 & 220 Volts
18 solar panels and 12 KVA batteries
generator 12 KVA
Living area is based on net indoor space plus covered outdoor space.
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Leasehold
Registered at the Land Registry Office Kadaster, number 5-C-181
Extract from Ruimtelijk Ontwikkelingsplan Bonaire (zoning plan)
Link to zoning plan map with marker: Map
Link to zoning description: Zoning "Agrarisch-Kunuku"
Costs and conditions
Ground tax (annually): 0.345% of the value (1st residence), or Property tax (annually): 0.91% 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
The house in Lagoen, Bonaire, stands on a hill surrounded by nature. In the Wamari area, hills covered with cacti and native trees attract prikichis and loras. Nearby hiking trails offer peaceful morning walks, while Kralendijk is less than a 12-minute drive away.
Questions about this property
If I rent out Wamari 15, how is the property taxed on Bonaire?
Wamari 15 is subject to annual real estate tax on the notional yield of its value, including when it is rented out. Foreign taxpayers do not pay income tax on real estate in the BES islands, because real estate tax takes its place.
What transfer tax do I pay when buying this house on Bonaire?
For Wamari 15 as an existing property, a 5% transfer tax applies to the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price.
What does the Agrarisch-Kunuku zoning mean for Wamari 15?
Wamari 15 is covered by the “Agrarisch-Kunuku” zoning designation in the Ruimtelijk Ontwikkelingsplan Bonaire. The exact possibilities and restrictions should be verified before purchase.
How does electricity work at this off-grid home in Lagoen?
Wamari 15 has 18 solar panels, 12 KVA batteries, and a 12 KVA generator, with both 110 and 220 Volts. The house is also connected to the public drinking water network via WEB.
How close is Wamari 15 to Kralendijk?
Wamari 15 is located less than a 12-minute drive from the bustling center of Kralendijk. The home is situated on a hill in the natural surroundings of Lagoen, with nearby hiking trails and uninterrupted trade winds.
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