Casa Blanca Utila | A rare find for sale

Casa Blanca is a rare Main Street home with income potential located near the center of town.

This four bedroom, three bathroom, three-story home is located near the center of town and is set back one lot from the bay affording beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and the mountains of mainland Honduras from the back and side porches which wrap three quarters of the way around the third floor. Views of bustling main street Utila can also be had from the front of the home.

This convenient location allows for easy access to restaurants, stores, dive shops and other amenities within a short walking distance. Reach the public beach by foot in less than 10 minutes.

The home has a high clearance, cement slab floor (36 feet by 36 feet), ground level with 1300 additional square feet of space which could be converted and utilized as a commercial business space such as a restaurant, cafe or shop. The home is such that the second floor could be utilized as a hostel or hotel with an owners suite on the third floor – the possibilities for income generation on this property are many.

There is an outdoor parking space and storage area (bodega) on the ground level, which contain the water heater and a 2,800 gallon water cistern.

The living quarters are accessed via an outdoor staircase which leads to the second floor. Enter the home through a hallway that leads to an interior stair case up to the third story porch or access the bedrooms through a closed off hallway. The master bedroom with attached bath and the three other bedrooms and an additional full bathroom are located on this level as well as a covered porch with views of the sea.  All bedrooms have air conditioning and three bedrooms have closet storage spaces.

 Take advantage of the climate in Utila and the warm weather which allows for year-round outdoor living in this home with its large, third story covered porch area. The living room leads seamlessly out to the covered patio through sliding glass doors. There is abundant space for a barbecue, dining table and chairs as well as a couple of hammocks to relax in and enjoy the stunning views of the famous Utila sunsets.

The large kitchen features an island and plenty of storage space above and below the counter tops.  An indoor dining table can seat 8 people with views out of the windows of Utila Bay.

Be comfortable when the weather is hot with two separate high efficiency air conditioners on this level which quickly cool down the space with the help of 4 ceiling fans.  A spacious and open area for entertaining this floor also features a large bathroom which contains the laundry facilities and a room which can be utilized as an office or additional storage.

The home is bright and airy with exposed wood beams across the ceilings of the third floor which give the space character and added charm.  

It is rare to find a property in this price range in the center of Utila town with income potential.

Class: ResidentialType: HouseStatus: AvailableListing ID: 141Price: $220,000

Access: Road AccessView: Ocean ViewSocial Beach: Chepes BeachYear Built: 2008Lot Size: 0.04 acresSq. Ft.: 2,500

Beds: 4 | Baths: 3