La Mandarine lot A-5 - #1551

La Mandarine lot A-5 is a 1,070 m2 building plot in Julianadorp, Curaçao offered for sale at XCG 379.900,-. The listing emphasizes tranquility, privacy and lush tropical surroundings in a historic residential area.

Lot A-5 has a unique shape and layout, allowing for a variety of landscaping options. Located near natural greenery, it offers a mix of open space and tree-lined boundaries for increased privacy.

Julianadorp is a neighborhood full of character, history and tropical architectural splendor! Founded by Shell in the late 1920s, it originally served as a home base for foreign workers, with 40 charming semi-detached houses built specifically for maritime personnel. The neighbourhood, located along the road to the former Shell bunker harbour of Bullenbaai, started as an exclusive and safe community.

In the period 1945-1955, Julianadorp flourished into a fully-fledged residential area with spacious, modern villas that exude the luxury of that time. The well-thought-out urban design divided the houses into three residential groups on higher ground, with green strips in between where schools, a youth centre, a supermarket and sports facilities found their place. This created a lively, climate-conscious living environment, which is why Julianadorp is now known as a ‘monument of tropical architecture and urban planning’.

From the 1960s onwards, Julianadorp gradually transformed into an open, dynamic neighbourhood, with Shell selling the houses to private individuals. Although the original infrastructure such as fire hydrants, street lights and signage has been largely preserved, the district is now fully accessible.

Today, Julianadorp offers a beautiful mix of carefully maintained homes, renovated villas and, in a few places, buildings that are waiting for a loving restoration. The spacious plots, surrounded by mature trees, offer privacy and space. Most of the plots are fenced for security, without detracting from the original atmosphere of the neighborhood.