$148,885
DIY Belize Dream Home! Finish this 1BR Cottage in Carmelita Gardens
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1 Bedroom1 Bathroom608 Square Feet
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Located
Interior
396 ft²
Exterior
212 ft²
Model
Cottage
Year Built
2025
Label
Total Area
608 ft²
Beds
1 Bed
Bath
1 Bath
Lot Size
5,445 ft²
Listed At:
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$148,885
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Angie Balona
Agent · Luna Realty Belize
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Description
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Looking for a project in paradise? This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage shell at Carmelita Gardens offers the perfect canvas for your Belize dream home.
This “Shell and Sell” model was designed for a buyer who loves the idea of adding their own finishing touches. The build-out can be coordinated with Carmelita’s in-house architect and designer, or you can finish it on your own for a true DIY experience.
An added bonus: the adjacent lot is also available for purchase, giving you the option to expand your space—whether for more privacy, a larger yard, or future building potential.
🔧 Affordable Annual Community Maintenance Fund: US$757.52
NOTE: Renderings are illustrative and f0r inspirational purposes only. You can finish the interior as you see fit.
Features
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Situated on Lot 48, this package includes:
- The land (Green Garden Lot, 1/8 acre)
- The cottage structure already in place (396 ft2 interior + 212 ft2 exterior veranda)
- A 10,000-gallon cistern for water storage
- Full floor plans and renderings
- High-quality, concrete-finished polystructure insulated Styrofoam construction, optimal for tropical climates
- Windows included
- Loft can be added
- Annual Property Tax: $5 US
📍 Lot 48 | 1BR/1BA Cottage Shell | $148,885
Optional adjacent lot (#47) available for purchase.
More Information
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Carmelita Gardens is a vibrant, off-grid-by-choice riverfront community in the Cayo District. Just 20 minutes from San Ignacio and Spanish Lookout, the neighborhood combines modern comforts with a self-sufficient lifestyle. Community events like Taco Tuesdays and pancake breakfasts bring neighbors together, and future amenities include a pool, river park, and community center.
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or simply looking for a property with strong value-add potential, this is a rare chance to custom-finish your own home in a welcoming expat community.
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