Puerto Lopez, Puerto Lopez, Manabí, Ecuador
** 20 JAN 2024: PRICE DROPPED FROM $189k to $150k** Perched nicely on top of a hill, this property has not only plenty of outdoor space and privacy, but a nice view overlooking the foothills of the small fishing village of Puerto Lopez with the bay off in the nearby distance. . From the internal road onsite, walk up a staircase to the top of a hill where you find this most interesting single-story 1400 square foot home. Brick and cement, glass and wood: a mix of materials to blend both the rustic and modern styles at the beach. . The patio runs the length of the front of the house and off to the side is a covered outdoor area for hammocks. On the other side of the property is a driveway which could easily accommodate 3 vehicles. . When you enter the home, off to the right side there are 2 large bedrooms each with full en-suite baths. In the center of the home is the huge open-concept living room and dining area. This section has full length glass windows which look out onto the fantastic views from the hill. On the left side of the home is this huge american-style kitchen, with high ceilings, tons of cabinets for storage and a huge island facing your guests as they sit and watch you prep food & drinks. Off the. kitchen is a half-bath on one side, and a laundry room on the other. . An amazing PLUS to this property is the extra vacant lot next door which is being sold with this home. The lot measures over 550 square meters so it is plenty big!! Yours to leave empty, plant a huge garden, add a pool, or build another structure ~ an investment opportunity bonus!! . Puerto Lopez is located about halfway between the southern tourist city of Salinas and the huge central port city of Manta. A fairly new Malecon boasts beautiful pavers, a new pier and many little shops and restaurants for local and international tourists alike. Famous for it's "Isla de la Plata" year-round tours, snorkeling and whale watching opportunities, the best hidden secret is the "Los Frailes" beach, part of Machalilla National Park, all of 10 minute mototaxi ride from town. Grocery store, minimarkets, farmer's market, inter-provincial bus terminal, plenty of smaller hotels for accommodation options, lots of restaurants and bars - Puerto Lopez is a sleepy fishing village that is not always so sleepy! . You know you want to be here!!
