52.5 acres of land, a beautifully built 3-bedroom home, a pool, a seasonal pond and established fruit trees. This property checks all the right boxes.
The Summerhouse is located off Negroman Farm Road, also known as Blackrock Road, in an area known as Chial and is about 15–20 minutes from San Ignacio, in one of the more sought-after parts of Cayo.
The property is also close to some well-known Cayo destinations, including Belize Botanic Gardens, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Black Rock Lodge, Morningside Farm, Chial Reserve and Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge.
The House
The Summerhouse is a two-story home made up of two buildings connected by large outdoor verandas. It was designed with the Belizean climate in mind, with high ceilings, plenty of shade and lots of doors and windows to let the breeze move through the house.
The home has approximately 3,400 square feet of interior living space, not including the verandas.
The first floor has a large living room, a spacious kitchen, a library/den, a small office, two half bathrooms, and storage.
The kitchen has mahogany cabinets and Brazilian granite countertops. The library/den is a generous 20′ x 20′ room with its own half bathroom and plumbing already in place for a shower.
Upstairs are three large bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. The bedrooms have beautiful tongue-and-groove hardwood floors, including mahogany, nargusta and cabbage bark, along with a large built-in mahogany closet in the primary bedroom.
Both levels are surrounded by approximately 10-foot-wide verandas, most with sunshade blinds. Ceiling fans are throughout the house, and multiple French doors with screens help keep the air moving.
Off-Grid Living
The property has a 48-volt solar system with eight 370-watt solar panels and 24 batteries, along with a Generac backup generator and a 250-gallon fuel storage tank. The solar power system is designed to meet the home’s energy needs year-round, providing consistent, reliable electricity even during the rainy season or extended cloud cover. When needed, the backup generator ensures uninterrupted power, offering extra peace of mind for off-grid living.
Water comes from an 11,500-gallon underground rainwater cistern. A filtration system, submersible pump, and three 100-gallon pressure tanks supply water throughout the house.
A 40-gallon LP gas water heater supplies hot water.
For connectivity, a 4G antenna can connect to either Smart or Digicell, as well as satellite internet.
The Grounds
Around the house, approximately five acres have been landscaped and planted with a good variety of fruit trees, including seven varieties of mango, two varieties of avocado, cashew, local plum, Surinam cherry, Succotz plum, dragon fruit, banana, passion fruit and coconut.
The property also has mature hardwood trees, including mahogany, nargusta, bullet tree, cedar, and rosewood, along with flowering plants, palms, and other tropical trees.
In addition, the property includes an 18-foot above-ground swimming pool, a two-car carport, and an older two-room building currently used for storage.
A seasonal pond adds another interesting feature to the land, depending on the time of year.
Approximately a quarter of the acreage is located across the road and could be subdivided, giving a future owner another option for the property.
What Could You Do With 52.5 Acres?
The acreage gives you room to make this property your own. You could enjoy it as a private estate, with plenty of space for gardens, fruit trees and family.
Or, for someone looking for income potential, the existing home could work as a vacation rental, or you could add a few guest cottages, create a small retreat, or build a wellness property.
And with a portion of the land across the road potentially suitable for subdivision, you also have the option to hold, sell or develop part of the acreage in the future.
Property Highlights
- 52.5 acres
- 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms + 2 half bathrooms
- Approximately 3,400 sq. ft. of interior living space
- 10-foot verandas surrounding both floors
- High ceilings and tropical design for natural airflow
- Mahogany cabinetry and local hardwood floors
- Brazilian granite kitchen countertops
- 48V solar power system with 24 batteries
- Generac backup generator with 250-gallon fuel tank
- 11,500-gallon underground rainwater cistern
- Water filtration and pressure system
- 4G and satellite internet connectivity
- 18-foot above-ground swimming pool
- Seasonal pond
- Approximately 5 acres of landscaped grounds
- Extensive variety of fruit and hardwood trees
- Two-car carport
- Additional two-room storage building
- Approximately 15–20 minutes from San Ignacio
- Close to Belize Botanic Gardens, Chaa Creek, Black Rock Lodge and other established tourism properties
- Potential for subdivision of a portion of the property
If The Summerhouse sounds like the property you’ve been looking for in Belize, I would be happy to show it to you. To schedule a viewing or request more information, please get in touch with me at +5016738000 or email me at tiffany@belizerealestateagent.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
