ACTIVE  Exotic Farm on main road with water

This exclusive 10-acre jungle property is located around mile marker 21 on Stann Creek Valley Rd. This rare gem combines lush landscapes in the valleys of the surrounding hills famous for the ‘Sleeping Giant’ mountain. The property is situated directly off Belize’s scenic Hummingbird Highway, an all-season road, conveniently between Belmopan City and Dangriga Town. It offers a perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the jungle while being a short drive away from necessary amenities.

In one direction, Belmopan provides shopping and supplies, while the other leads to beautiful beaches and tourist towns in the South. This 10-acre property boasts open landscapes and hills with varying elevations, well-maintained features including an all-weather creek, electricity, and public water. It includes a 3-bedroom, 2-story quaint farm cottage, with 2 bedrooms upstairs, a full kitchen, an open-plan living area, and a bathroom. Additional downstairs accommodation can serve as a caretaker suite or guest quarters, along with a garage/workshop area.

The house can be used as the main residence or for caretaker accommodations. There is ample space for expansion to develop your own dream jungle hideaway. The structure is in good condition and reflects one of the last remaining traditional farmhouses in tropical British Colonial style. It was built in the 1960s after Hurricane Haiti and has been lovingly restored with natural river stonework and Belizean hardwood additions.

This property is historically significant, as remnants of the old steam train line that traversed the area can still be found on-site. It features three bodies of water, including a creek behind the house, a creek flowing through the property, and approximately 327 feet of direct water frontage along the North Stann Creek River, popular for kayaking and river rafting.

The land is incredibly fertile, having once been an abandoned grapefruit orchard. When the property was purchased in 2008, a few citrus trees were discovered among the overgrown grasses. The owner began cultivating the land, and the humid rich soils allowed the flora to thrive. Remarkably, the current trees were all planted from 2008 onwards, showcasing a botanical collection of various hardwoods, fruit trees, and unique specimens such as the rare Cannonball tree. These trees, found right after crossing the bridge, are more commonly native to South America.

The property also boasts an abundance of flowering tropical trees and unusual palms, particularly located at the back. The former owner collaborated with Belize’s botanical garden, planting rare varieties and creating a stunning garden with these botanical oddities.