Attractive Home with Ocean View in Bense in the North of Dominica

Here is a delightful, spacious home located in Bense, a peaceful and friendly community just 2 miles from Calibishie in northern Dominica.

Perched on 7072 sq ft of land, this architecturally designed home features approximately 1600 sq ft of living area. Built in 2012, it was constructed to meet hurricane and earthquake resilient standards.

Access to the building from the front road is via double doors and a covered, porch entrance. The main floor is comprised of an open plan kitchen, dining and living room along with 2 bedrooms, an office, laundry room, supplies room and guest bathroom. A large, covered balcony facing north is accessed by sliding glass doors and provides incredible vistas across the Atlantic to Guadeloupe and Marie Galante.

A beautiful Ikea styled kitchen offers a bright and airy atmosphere with large windows showcasing an ocean backdrop. The spacious kitchen island features a large stove and plenty of workspace, and bar stools create a casual dining area.

The ample master bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Sliding glass doors offer plenty of light and open onto the balcony to enjoy the amazing Atlantic views beyond the greenery of your surroundings.

The upper floor, set above the garage and measuring approximately 450 sq ft, features a self-contained, fully equipped 1-bedroom suite including a private covered deck and an open deck. There is access to the suite from the inside main floor in addition to the private outside entrance.

A double car garage, measuring approximately 420 sq ft is present with direct entry into the home. Additionally, a large roof top deck provides another relaxation space with 360° views of ocean and mountains.

The ground level offers potential for further development. There is a large, unfinished space measuring 1,160 sq ft with roughed in plumbing and electricals for 2 additional suites. A second unfinished space, encompassing 750 sq ft, would be suitable for a storage area. A refreshing outdoor shower is situated between these 2 areas.  

Professional interior finishing includes double panel glass and screened windows and patio doors, baseboards in all rooms and crown moulding in the living and kitchen area.

The building exterior is nicely finished with a low maintenance Rock Dash Stucco and the hand-crafted mahogany shutter on the windows and gates into the back yard add a beautiful touch.

A charming, compact backyard maximizes its space with coconut, avocado, mango, and lime trees, and tropical flowers and foliage creating a wonderful ambiance. The property is gated at the front with concrete walls. Stone and concrete walls enclose the east and west sides.

The house is being sold fully furnished including appliances such as a refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer and hot water tank. For added convenience during outages, the property is equipped with a generator and backup water tank.

Portsmouth, and all the amenities found in Dominica’s second largest town, is a 20 minutes’ drive and the Douglas Charles Airport is 25 minutes away.

Take advantage of some of the best beaches in Dominica, including Batibou and Number One Beach, which are within proximity. Bense is also the starting point to Chaudiere Pool, a hidden gem with a natural pool fed by a cascading river from above.

This custom designed home, complete with furnishings, can be yours for US$385,000 US$340,000