Villa Near Playa Dorada, Ocean /Mountain Views, Organic Gardens, Large Lot, Sustainable Design

Residencial El Doral in Puerto Plata.

Completed in 2020 by a reputable builder in Puerto Plata, this “like-new” villa was constructed under the supervision of its owner, an American structural engineer. The house features extensive reinforced concrete foundations, beams, columns, and roof, designed to be seismic and hurricane resistant.

Enjoy ocean and mountain views, with nearly constant breezes from the North Atlantic Trade Winds. Over 35 species of native birds have been spotted here. The property boasts extensive organic gardens with vegetables and tropical fruits, and numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding are nearby.

A small monthly fee to the neighborhood group provides gated entry with 24-hour security, trash pickup three times weekly, public water, public sewer, and electricity (POP Electric), usually 24/7. Daily/nightly police patrols ensure safety. The American and Norwegian Consulates are located near the entrance to El Doral.

Located at the rear and highest elevation in El Doral, the villa offers views of Mt. Isabella National Park. It is a quiet, secure, and accessible location, a 10-minute drive to the center of Puerto Plata and all services, and a 20-minute walk (or 10-minute drive) to beaches like Playa Chaparral and Playa Dorada.

Features include a pool and coralina patio with a large, beautiful concrete gazebo. The property is enclosed by a concrete wall. The master bedroom includes a private balcony. An office area is located on the second floor. The ample modern kitchen offers garden views. There are service quarters with a bed and small bath/shower, and a dedicated washing area.

The 3-story concrete enclosure extends from the garage to all floors and an open rooftop, providing space for a future elevator or a separate apartment. The property is prepared for solar electric panels and has wiring for a generator/inverter. A 350-gallon backup water tank and a 4500-gallon cistern are installed. Solid Brazilian mahogany cabinets and doors, granite kitchen counters, and white marble bathrooms are featured throughout. The reinforced concrete roof is covered with Teja-Tek lifetime concrete roofing tiles.

The terraced organic gardens, spanning 250 square meters, feature a drip irrigation system and overhead sun/rain screening. A variety of native vegetables and tropical fruits are grown here, including oranges, limes, mangoes, avocados, bananas, and coconuts.

Additional features include a complete security alarm system with cameras, remote-controlled entry gates with a video intercom, a water treatment system for potable water, and concrete dog houses for two large dogs. Air conditioning is in the master bedroom, with wiring for more units. The interior flooring is high-quality porcelain tile, while exterior floors are Spanish non-slip tile.