Development Opportunity for Sale in Isla Pastore, Bocas, Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Caribbean Island Property, Shepherd Island - Bocas Del Toro

This property is ideally located for a private residence, tourism development, retreat or farm with vast areas of the property having previously been used in the farming of cacao, mangoes, limes and is still presently producing annual harvests of limes.

Enjoy breathtaking views from this fantastic Caribbean island property located on Shepherd Island in Bocas del Toro, Panama with 20 hectares (50 acres) of land (10 acres for sale with property, others available; all waterfront) and extensive water frontage.

The island home is built on a pinnacle allowing for unobstructed views across the ocean to the mountains of the mainland beyond. The property has a large coral garden out front and two protected coves on either side which have deep anchorage for sailing vessels and a possible marina development.

The house is constructed over two floors with the top floor being a dedicated master suite with extensive windows allowing for expansive views. The high ceilings, large walk in closet and beautifully crafted bathroom make this an ideal private hideaway. Downstairs includes two more large bedrooms, one ensuite with newly completed large ZEN bathroom and an additional family bathroom.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living space leads through glass doors to the outside entertainment balcony which has BBQ and cooking facilities. The kitchen has granite counter tops and includes a complete range of quality stainless appliances including microwave, freezer/refrigerator, dishwasher, hood, and six burner stainless oven/stove as well as 4 burner summer kitchen stove on porch. The kitchen has been recently installed and is custom built from beautiful cedar wood which has been harvested from the property. In addition, there are laundry facilities including new washer and dryer located in laundry room across from the kitchen alongside a large pantry. All floors are red clay tile.

To the rear of the house is a bodega for storage as well as a separate generator room. The house has extensive solar panels and generates more than enough power to run the range of appliances (including air conditioners on sunny days!) without the use of the generator, but has a 20KW Yanmar Generator available. The water catchment system holds over 12,000 gallons of water. The gardens are well established with a large number of edible and flowering plants. Mango, Citrus such as sour oranges and limes, Papaya, Pineapple, Coconut, Banana, Plantain and Cacao are all growing abundantly on property.

This property is also serviced by a local water taxi service which can collect you from your jetty and transport you to either Bocas del Toro town and it's international airport, which is 25 minutes away or to Almirante, and on to Changuinola with its new medical facilities, with Almirante being just 10 minutes away.

This property makes for an ideal resort location due to the extensive water frontage and the two protected coves. All the furniture, tools, equipment and appliances are included in the sale. Entire parcel available for additional cost. Lower price reflects 10 acres and house; higher price reflects entire parcel of 52 acres.