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Off-Grid Living and Vacations in Nicaragua – New Project combines innovative, Off-Grid Home Designs With an abundance of nature and world-class surfing
0San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (openPR) 21 July 2008
Balcones de Majagual now off-grid homes offers on its eco-development project with a unique design of the lush Nicaraguan Pacific Coast. This is highly anticipated oceanfront project near San Juan del Sur, just 30 miles from Costa Rica, and within walking distance of Maderas Beach, a world-class surf break.
Balcones
was designed by the architects of the famous Morgan’s Rock Ecolodge, one of the most famous Latin American luxury, sustainable boutique hotel designed. similar in the vicinity of Morgan’s Rock, and in concept, Balcones offers residents ecological architecture within a sustainable environment surrounded by a rich and diverse flora and fauna and three Pacific beaches. Balcones now offers complete design of the house in a grid edge Green Community. Two houses on the net are easily available and all existing homes can now be adjusted to life outside of the grid.
“Our first commitment has always been the environment, in particular tropical forests, says unique in our region,” Balcones architect Matthew Falkiner “At Balcones, our plan was to preserve and restore this special resource to use without damage. We are happy, the solar wind and the cooperation with designs that have evolved over several years. Off the grid was the obvious next step. “
256-acre, ocean community features a full life of the grid with solar and wind energy. To eliminate the need for electricity, the project includes unique building materials and focuses on innovative models to promote wind and natural forest cover. Balcones is ideally situated in an area abundant sun and wind. This area of the southern Pacific coast is about 300 days of sunshine and a prevailing wind from Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Latin America. The prevailing wind is the reason why surfers flock from around the world in local beaches <>. / P>
offgrid ft houses with sea views, 2000 sqm 1000 m² indoor and outdoor, fully furnished and equipped Madera stone countertops, bamboo ceilings, hand-made indoor / outdoor lighting, wireless Internet, refrigerator, full size ovens, stoves and hot water . See Prices start at 0000 Ocean, with complete furniture package.
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Belle of the Pacific Ocean surround the Balcones and dugouts on the net for sites with shared pool and a private forest. Nestled in a lush tropical hills, these homes are designed to stay cool with consistent winds, large patios and sliding walls to regulate the air flow.
three-bedroom, four bath green roof designs to the hills overlooking the Pacific. Designs include planted green roof stormwater retention systems, the use of solar and wind power options, weak and passive cooling among other features. Green roof designs include large outdoor living area, private swimming pools, a large communal pool, clubhouse, storage room, laundry room and wireless Internet. Prices start at 0000th
Ocean-view lots for custom-developed
. Many range from one hectare (Mariposa View) to one acre (Beach View) and offer great privacy, forested settings and easy beach access. Three magnificent Pacific beaches are within walking distance. > You can carry your surfboard.
five-acre organic garden and a garden center first opened June 2008, staffed with local fruits, vegetables and tropical plants with the principles of permaculture. Owners may the garden and garden furniture.
For a complete list of services, Balcones, equipment and prices, visit or call 1-323-908-6730 balconesdemajagual.com.
About
Balcones de Majagual:
Balcones de
Majagual is an eco-development in the region over 265 hectares of tropical forest hills, just two hours from the Managua Airport, fifteen minutes from the beach of San Juan del Sur Nicaragua and within walking distance of Playa Maderas. Balcones offers seclusion and marked in the middle of the privacy of an exotic landscape with tropical forests, monkeys, turtles, iguanas, pristine beaches, rich flora and fauna and unforgettable sunsets. Within minutes, residents can enjoy year-round world-class surfing, fishing, kayaking, hiking and exploring the incredible environment of the region.
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World-class cuisine from Africa
0World-class cuisine out of Africa
The World Cup is over, but you can still enjoy the flavours of South Africa with these recipes.
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