Paraguay is still of the beaten path. The country offers lots of freedom and opportunities.  It’s beautiful nature, year round enjoyable climate, friendly people and very inexpensive cost of living make it a perfect playground or retirement haven.

There are no personal income taxes. It is very easy to get a permanent residency permit and even a paraguayan passport after 5 years.

Property Location

The property is located near the small village of Nueva Columbia in the rolling hills of the Paraguayan Cordillera, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the capital city of Asuncion on a paved highway… only a 35 minute drive to an international airport (with daily connecting flights to North America and Europe) and about a 45 minute drive to the city center of Asuncion with all of its modern shopping malls, boutiques, nightlife and international restaurants.

The area is becoming more and more popular with europeans, americans and rich paraguayans who have weekend houses or live here full time. The fresh air and tranquility of nature with proximity to the city makes this area so desirable.

Good properties in this area are becoming harder and harder to find.  This is the only property currently fore sale  so close to the asphalt road. Land prices are very stable and are rising steadily every year. This property will continue to appreciate in value. Not only is it a great place to live but it also makes sense from an investment perspective.

The Property

This beautiful compound of about 5 acres is landscaped like a park with over 100 fruit trees (avocado, lime, macadamia nuts, tangerine, mango, guava, banana, oranges, apples, pine apples, pomegrante, peach, brazilian coconut, papaya and many other exotic fruits). A variety of vegetables like chickpeas, beans, peanuts and mandioca are also planted throughout the garden.

It was designed to be a completely self sustainable property.

• ca. 2 hectares (5 acres)
• only ca. 300 m/yards from the asphalt road
• only 45 minutes to the capital city of Asuncion
• extremely low property taxes (ca. $10.- per year!)
• borders with a seasonal creek
• municipal water connection
• natural stone wall with tropical hardwood fence around the entire property (ca. 1000 m/yards long)
• great views
• stone garden
• 3G internet service available
• electricity connection available (200 meters/yards away), only needs to be connected

There are several building sites for a main house, guest house, caretaker house etc. There is enough space to easily fit 5 big houses on the property with plenty of space and privacy. The property would also be suitable for a small community.

Buildings to american/european standard with high quality interiors and fittings can be constructed very inexpensively according to your wishes.  (I can refer you to reputable architects and builders if desired).

Income

Most fruit trees are about 3 years old and harvest from these trees will increase every year. If desired these high quality organically grown fruits and vegetables can be sold at Asuncion’s Abasto wholesale market, the popular farmers market or even directly to supermarkets and restaurants in order to generate a modest income.

Optional: My reliable and hard working full time gardener/caretaker that currently maintains the property would like to continue working for the new owner. His monthly salary is $200.-

Why am I selling this piece of paradise?

Unfortunately I have to move to another country due to family reasons and can no longer continue to build on this property and enjoy this sustainable eco-compound. Because of these circumstances I am looking to sell quickly and am willing to accept a low price of only $95,000.-

See www.SubtropicalHome.com for more details and pictures