ACTIVE  Luxurious Hillside Villa on a 120 Acre Estate in the outskirts of San Ignacio

A short drive off the Benque Road leads to a one-of-a-kind estate, boasting 4 villas, a manager’s quarters, caretaker’s quarters, and a central home surrounded by forest, offering an incredible view of the valley below and surrounding mountains. Set on 120 prime acres just south of San Ignacio, this unique estate provides the very best in Cayo living. Adding to this offering is a 73-acre hardwood and fruit tree plantation.

Roads and trails are built throughout the property, connecting all sections of this massive estate. The property is divided into three parcels, with the first housing 4 villas set on two buildings just a short walk apart. Each villa offers 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, and its own wrap-around verandah facing west.

Large gates secure the entrance to the private residence and central home. Once opened, the gates and private road lead through a small forest and orchards to the beautifully set residence overlooking the valley below. The sprawling residence offers ample open space with high ceilings and private bedrooms on opposite ends of the home. A massive covered verandah lines the western side of the home, with a swimming pool at the northern end, running alongside the master bedroom.

The kitchen is spacious and offers a commercial stove. A functional fireplace keeps the living room warm on cooler nights and early mornings. At the southern end of the home sits a guest suite complete with its own bath and exterior entrance. Plenty of windows and glass doors line the home’s western wall, bringing in natural light and the property’s incredible view. Local hardwoods abound.

Two other homes flank the main residence, one set in a forest and the other atop a small hill at the entrance of the main residence grounds. The main residence also has a garage alongside a Mayan-styled sanctuary at the end of a small trail, ideal for meditation or a private moment.

Down the hill and across the valley, the property continues with its plantation theme. The remaining 73.8-acre block consists of forest and several plantations, including cedar, teak, and mahogany. Approximately 7,000 trees have been planted throughout the estate and plantation, with signs of wildlife passing through, including deer and wild turkey.

This estate is truly one of a kind, a dream estate in a forested area of Western Belize.