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.
Wamari 15 is a home built in 2020 on a 901 m² plot in Lagoen, offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a stated area of 227 m². The property features an off-grid power system with 18 solar panels, battery storage and a 12 kVA generator. Drinking water is supplied through WEB's public water network, while central Kralendijk is less than a 12-minute drive away.
Set on a hillside surrounded by cacti, native trees and Bonaire's natural landscape, the home benefits from open surroundings and cooling trade winds unobstructed by buildings directly in front. Outside, a garage and spacious workshop built from two 40ft containers provide additional facilities, including an adjoining covered area.
Inside, the home features a laundry room, ceramic floor tiles and aluminium window frames, some fitted with glass shutters and insect screens. According to the property information, the home is in good condition. With nearby hiking trails, natural surroundings and convenient access to Kralendijk, Wamari 15 combines rural living with practical everyday amenities.
Highlights
- 18 solar panels with batteries
- 12 KVA generator for electricity supply
- Connected to WEB public drinking water
- Workshop made from two 40ft containers
- Several nearby hiking trails
Property information
Features and layout
The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate laundry room. Interior floors are finished with ceramic tiles, while aluminium window frames are partly fitted with glass shutters and insect screens.
Outside, the property includes a garage, an additional toilet and a spacious workshop made from two 40ft containers with an adjoining covered area.
Technical information
- Construction year: 2020
- Condition: Goed
Year of construction: 2020
General condition: good, according to the current listing
Electricity: off-grid power system
Solar panels: 18
Battery storage: installed, exact capacity to be confirmed
Generator: 12 kVA
Electrical connections: 110V and 220V
Drinking water: connected to WEB
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
Wamari 15 is situated in Lagoen, surrounded by hills, cacti, native trees and open countryside. The area is home to native birds, including prikichis and loras, with several hiking trails nearby.
The property's open hillside setting allows cooling trade winds to pass through with limited obstruction from nearby buildings. Central Kralendijk is less than a 12-minute drive away.
Questions about this property
What does off-grid living on Bonaire mean?
Off-grid living means generating and storing electricity independently, without relying on a conventional electricity grid connection. This typically involves solar panels, batteries and a generator for additional power. Electricity availability depends on the system's capacity, consumption and technical condition. An off-grid home can still be connected to the public drinking water network.
What should I check when buying a home with solar panels and batteries on Bonaire?
When purchasing a home with its own power system, buyers should check the age, capacity and maintenance condition of the solar panels, batteries and generator. Maintenance records, electricity consumption and potential replacement costs are also important. A technical inspection can help assess the system's performance and future maintenance requirements.
What does buying a leasehold property on Bonaire mean?
When purchasing a leasehold property on Bonaire, buyers acquire the leasehold rights together with the home, while ownership of the land remains with the landowner. Leasehold arrangements may include annual ground rent, a fixed term and specific conditions for using the property. Buyers should review the remaining leasehold period, financial obligations and transfer conditions before completing a purchase.
Can I extend a home with Agrarisch - Kunuku zoning on Bonaire?
Residential use is permitted under certain conditions within Bonaire's ‘Agrarisch - Kunuku’ zoning designation, but extensions are subject to specific building restrictions. The possibilities depend on the existing structures, their approved status and applicable leasehold conditions. Any proposed extension should therefore be assessed against the Bonaire Spatial Development Plan and relevant permit requirements.
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