PHASE II:

Balcones was expanded in late 2006 to include 56 acres, which attach Phase One to the beautiful Pacific beaches of Playones, Maderas, and Majagual.  Phase Two will include a hotel on the beach at Playones, several different types of home options, a nursery and garden complex, the home of Ocean Green surfboards, a spa complex, and several retail support businesses. Currently two of the living options are offered for sale.

Green Roof Houses
Eight new large single-family houses will be constructed starting in early 2008 on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The lots chosen for these homes are prime, offering an unusual blend of view, privacy, and easy beach access.  These will be the most advanced Green houses in Nicaragua. We expect these homes to attract international attention for architectural innovation and energy efficiency.

The Green Roof Houses include planted green roofs, rainwater retention systems, solar and wind energy options, low consumption appliances, and passive cooling, among other features.

The Green Roof designs have 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, large outdoor living space with a private splash pool, a larger shared pool and clubhouse, storage room, laundry room, and wireless internet. These homes also include a study area with its own bathroom that can serve as a guest room or 4th bedroom.

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Refundable reservations are currently being accepted for these houses. The Green Roof design allows some modification to accommodate pre-construction buyers.

These homes will have over 3000 ft2 of living space and can be reserved today. Contact Us for a complete sales brochure and pricing information. (item 10 Master Plan).

Vista Mar Hilltop Homes

Perched on the higher ridges in Phase Two are 10 lots overlooking Playa Maderas, a world-class surf break. Vista Mar is a hectare of land with extraordinary views of Costa Rica, several beaches, the surrounding hills and the entire Pacific horizon.

The Vista Mar lots are designated for custom building. These lots offer easy beach access, easy access to the beach hotel, but almost complete privacy. The lots are covered with tropical forest, populated by monkeys, and enjoy a regular breeze. Here you can see and hear the Pacific in a canopy that provides privacy and natural shade.

Whether you build now or later, these lots are either a home for today or an investment in tomorrow. Vista Mar lots are the type that are disappearing from the market.

Off-Grid

Balcones is located in an area rich with both solar and wind energy. The southern Pacific coast enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine and a prevailing easterly wind that comes from Lake Nicaragua. In certain parts of the year the wind shifts and blows in from the Pacific. The prevailing off shore easterly gives this area the magnificent surf break that attracts surfers from around the world.

Balcones is designed to offer off-grid living to take advantage of the rich solar and wind energy in the area. Using a mixture of architectural design, solar panels, and wind turbines Balcones’ developers have fashioned several alternative energy packages, which will be included in the Green Roof Homes and available to residents who choose custom building. The alternative energy packages range from completely off-grid systems to systems that supplement grid energy. We have great confidence in these systems, which have been developed by studying and using systems from around the world. One Eco-House has been outfitted with an alternative system and is available as a model for prospective purchasers. This system is performing beyond expectations.

The Future of Balcones

Village houses

Closer to the beach in Phase Two is an open bowl shaped valley (see item 6). This private area is surrounded by a buffer of tropical forest, and close to the road running to the beach and hotel. Simplemente Madera is currently designing a Village of smaller houses amongst a series of gardens, common areas, and swimming pools.

This cluster of homes will provide a small community within its own unique environment with easy access to the beach. This phase will also offer off-grid energy packages and benefit from Law 306, which provides tax-free revenue from rental properties that meet certain requirements. The Village Homes will provide income-producing getaways for owners who will have full access to all the Balcones amenities. The Village will be ready for pre-sale by March 2008.

Beach View Home Sites

On the hill closest to the beach the Master Plan proposes a limited number of prime home sites designated for custom homes. These sites boast beautiful full ocean views, great privacy in a wooded setting, and are only a few steps from the beach. These lots will be approximately one acre each and are reserved for one large private residence. (Item 3 Master Plan)

Nursery

Balcones is committed to reforestation and conservation. This commitment is a tradition of decades, not recent vintage. The land where Balcones and Morgan’s Rock is located was once used for agriculture and some of the primary forest was removed. The Poncon family has planted over one and a half million trees in the area over the last twenty years and Balcones de Majagual will continue this effort.

A plant and tree nursery is being established in Phase Two. Indigenous trees and plants will be cultivated and replanted throughout the project. Fruits, nuts, and vegetables will be regularly grown, using permaculture and other organic gardening methods. As the project grows the nursery operation will expand to other areas of Balcones. Residents interested in gardening will be able to participate and use designated common land to grow fruits and vegetables.

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Balcones de Majagual is within walking distance of Maderas, a world-class surf break. Surfers from around the world are part of the eclectic mix of people in this area. Balcones will also be the home to Ocean Green Surfboards, an innovative surfboard company. Ocean Green’s wooden surfboards are a sustainable and beautiful alternative to the traditional foam and resin board, which has been facing regulations from environmental agencies.  Ocean Green will make, sell, and rent wooden surfboards from its facilities at Balcones, and offer workshops and lessons in surfing and surfboard making. Local surfers will work with Ocean Green to provide visitors with the local knowledge necessary to enjoy Maderas and the other nearby surf options.

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