Luxury Lakefront Island Home for Sale in Isla Colon, Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Live in the Warm Tropics. Price Reduced!!

Live on an island in the Caribbean in this beautiful Titled custom built 4000 sq ft home. Best value on the island!

Enjoy privacy in the only home on a lake on ¾ acre just yards away from the Caribbean Sea where a share of a private beach lot is part of the package.

There is 2000sq feet+ living space on upper home level plus 2000 sq feet Bodega and concrete pad on ground level.

This home sits 12 feet above ground level and has a first level suitable for building an apartment or maids/caretakers quarters. Inside there is a 28 foot ceiling with an open plan that lets the constant breeze off the lake gently pass through making the temperature comfortable year round. One of the most beautiful and solidly built homes on the island, it has a state of the art kitchen with imported granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances which include an electric wall oven and, on a custom designed free standing center island, two built in wine racks, three drawer storage for spices and other cooking essentials, additional storage shelves and a commercial grade 5 burner gas range and extra utility sink.

There is a large bedroom suite with sitting and office areas, a walk-in closet with built-in solid red cedar 'his and hers' dressing areas and a luxurious bathroom with a large skylight window and cedar under-counter cabinets, granite counter top with twin brass sinks, an oversized shower and large spa/tub which overlooks the gardens and jungle.

The guest room/solarium is a perfect reading room where you or your guests can enjoy the beautiful blue/pink skies as the sun sets in the evening. It can also be used for a maids room or second bedroom.

There are two balconies. The one in front overlooks the lake where you can watch varieties of birds including Ibis, Heron, Hawks and flocks of Parrots as well as the lake Caimen. Sip a cup of fine Panamanian coffee on the back balcony and get to know the resident Howler monkeys, Rails, strikingly beautiful Tanagers, Woodpeckers, Doves and even an occasional Sloth. Enjoy the show nature provides every day!

The gardens have been lovingly planted with many varieties of flowers including Haleconia, aromatic white Ginger as well as red and Torch Ginger. Fruit trees include Guanabana, Mango, Orange, Limon, Grapefruit as well as Banana, Plantain and Pineapple.

The home is on the electric grid and has pure water coming from a rain water catchment system with 2 large 660 gallon holding tanks. Downstairs there is a large storage room called a Bodega with laundry facilities and outside shower. On the living level there are 6 ceiling fans inside and 3 on the front balcony – no air conditioning is needed, (even the fans are seldom used), but the master bedroom wall has been prepared for an a/c unit if desired.

Built in 2006, this home is made of steel girders, concrete and M2 (similar to Coventec.) It has a composite roof that is insulated and almost soundproof, with an open ceiling beamed with varnished Nispero hardwood. Most wood in the home is solid Cedar with some Laurel. Louvered doors and windows are in the bedroom, kitchen and balconies. There are built-in original woodcuts over the front balcony doors made by a local artist as well as a custom made stained glass feature in the foyer and front balcony. The floor is tiled throughout for easy care, durability and beauty.

Our home is 10 minutes away from town on a newly paved road. Bocas Del Toro boasts many restaurants, hotels and grocery stores as well as surfing, turtle watching, tourist oriented water activities and day trips to the beautiful surrounding islands, bays and beaches for snorkeling, scuba and dolphin watching. There is an airport on the island with regularly scheduled flights to Panama City, San Jose, Costa Rica and the interior. A ferry and water taxis offer transport to the mainland and nearby islands.

Family obligations necessitate our leaving. This is not only an amazing home, but a LIFESTYLE ready for those who can appreciate this opportunity. This home would be a great vacation home or a year round residence. Fully furnished with vehicle (Toyota pick-up truck) and everything you need to move right in, including a baby grand piano. It is wired for Cable and Internet. Priced to sell. Come see us when you visit Bocas.