6 Bedroom Family Residence for Sale and Rent in Daet, Camarines Nortes, Philippines

Escape Rat Race to Idyllic Tropical Family Home

Offers are invited around £195,000 (British pounds) - or we will consider an exchange for property in Europe - for this impressively spacious family home which was built in 1991 as an Englishman's dream home away from the rat race. The property is a 45 minute flight away from Manila with the airport at Bagasbas providing two flights a week. Set in a tranquil area half a kilometre from the fishing lagoons and famous surfing beaches at Bagasbas, this magnificent home has four spacious double bedrooms and additional sleeping quarters for staff. Two of the bedrooms have ensuite facilities and all have dressing areas. There are two further family bathrooms equipped with double-sized showers, toilets and handbasins.

There is a very large and airy lounge, reception and dining area with a most impressive double height ceiling. Twin curving staircases lead to the first floor bedroom suites. Adjoining the lounge is a cosy bar and/or study area leading to the fourth double bedroom (with ensuite). Beyond the lounge is a very large, well-equipped kitchen with huge storage/utility and preparation areas, including a massive separate utility room and an outdoor kitchen. Extra bedrooms or games rooms could be made here if required.

The house has large covered terraces overlooking the well-stocked gardens with beautiful lawns and tropical planted areas. The property is secure within a walled complex and is mosquito free, being cooled by the sea breezes. All amenities are connected. The property has its own generator and water tower.

A separate driveway leads beyond the side of the property to the rear where there is a substantial rice field and a small new coconut plantation plus an area that houses a small poultry breeding outfit. Beyond the rice field is a small piggery, including living accommodation. The whole property offers the new owner the option to be self-sufficient and generate an income or to adapt the land for other purposes. There is ample space for tennis courts and a swimming pool, for example.

The property is ideally situated a 45 minute flight away from Manila from Bagasbas airport It is located between the bustling town of Daet and the beautiful beach at Bagasbas. The beach is a short and pleasant bike ride from the property. In Daet there are shopping malls, markets, hospitals and schools as well as tourist attractions. At the beach there are restaurants open all year round offering fabulous food. Boat or fishing enthusiasts will love the fishing port nearby.

Overall this lovely, striking property offers an ideal haven, yet close to all amenities.