This property is a large 2500 square foot 5 bedroom house with 2 full baths and 2 half baths on a 3/4 acre lot. The property has majestic views spanning from the mountains of El Yunque National Rain Forest (the only rain forest in the United States Park Service) to the beaches of Luquillo.
The property is located in the sought-after gated community of Hacienda Margarita in the beach town of Luquillo, Puerto Rico. The low $150 HOA includes 24-hour guard at gate, access to a lovely clubhouse, a semi-Olympic pool with changing rooms and showers, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, pond, and maintenance of all common areas. Your day-to-day shopping needs, restaurants, and beaches are very close by! Hacienda Margarita is within 5 to 15 minutes of palm-studded beaches, Walmart, Walgreens, Petsmart, several FDIC banks, large supermarkets, cinemas, and dozens of restaurants, including the famed Luquillo kiosks. Trails and waterfalls of El Yunque rainforest are 20 minutes away. (Google Luquillo, Beaches of Luquillo, Fajardo, Rio Grande.)
Very easy access to PR-3; 40 minutes to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, and 45 minutes to San Juan. Sam’s Club, Costco, and Home Depot are 35-40 minutes away. There are several great marinas about 20 minutes away. The Ceiba Ferry Terminal is a 30 minute drive away, for those weekend getaways to the islands of Vieques and Culebra.
THE PROPERTY: This approximately 2500 square feet, freshly painted, 5-bedroom turnkey home on 3000 square meters (about ¾ acre) on an Hacienda Margarita hill could be your dream home! There are views from all terraces and most rooms. Huge covered terrace downstairs and open terrace above. Smaller side terrace with ocean view.
Beautifully remodeled and enlarged kitchen with butler’s pantry, featuring quartz counters, termite-resistant Paraguayan cedar cabinets, and PVC interiors. Upstairs laundry room. Enlarged master bedroom (12’ X 18’) with large walk-in closet and ensuite, as well as access to upstairs terrace. Custom made his and her ensuite vanities and hall bathroom vanity. There are 2 ½ bathrooms upstairs and a half-bath downstairs. House has 6 mini-split inverter air conditioners. Work from home with fiber-optic connection for high-speed wi-fi internet access and streaming! 5G cell service throughout most of the island. This home has been 100% constructed of cement (cinder) blocks and sits on a cement foundation. All floors are ceramic tile.
This property is ready for potential power and water outages! There are 29 solar panels, each with its own micro-inverter, and a 14 kWh Tesla Powerwall II battery, all under warranty. Status and activity are monitored via phone apps. There are 2 water tanks totaling 600 gallons filled by AAA (the water authority) for home use during water outages. There are 3 rain water collection tanks totaling 300 gallons. House has a solar water heater and gas stove (can be converted to electric if desired).
Home includes an attached workshop/storage area, all kitchen and laundry appliances, all window treatments, all hurricane shutters, and most gardening equipment. Also included is a newer Ryobi 6500 generator as a backup to the solar system. Owners may leave some furniture as well.
No neighbors behind! Large and flat back yard is suitable for a pool with gorgeous views. Approximately half the property (beyond the yard) is on a slope featuring flamboyan trees, beautiful heliconia flowers, and fruit trees. Halfway down the slope is a fairly flat area with views, suitable for a gazebo. Heirloom bananas and plantains are right in the back yard.
SECURITY – AMENITIES – VIEWS – LOCATION – BEAUTIFUL HOME – What more could you ask for? This must-see property has it all!
PROPERTY SPECIFICS AND DETAILS
Overview: Large comfortable house in the gated community of Hacienda Margarita in Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Lot Size: 3000 square meters (approximately 3/4 of an acre)
Electric Service: Puerto Rico Pwer Authority/LUMA grid and owned solar system with Tesla Powerwall II battery. 6500 KW generator as back up to the grid and solar system
Water Service: Puerto Rico Water Authority with 600 gallons of city water cisterns and 300 gallons of rain water cisterns
