Casa Bay View
Baja California Sur’s capitol city of La Paz has been voted the “best place to retire” by Money magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and CNN. However, La Paz is not merely a retirement community, far from it.  Its natural attributes are appealing to boaters, sports and trophy fishermen, kayakers, scuba divers, wind surfers, and beach campers.  Its lovely weather -- with sun almost every day of the year -- is also congenial to those with health problems, such as arthritis.  And finally, La Paz is now served directly by Alaska Airlines with many flights from major cities on the west coast, making it a good and convenient place to just “get away from it all.” There are several “up-market” neighborhoods in La Paz, but the one called Lomas de Palmira rises above them all, literally and figuratively.  Built on a hill within the City of La Paz - yet removed from the hubbub of downtown - Lomas de Palmira is the “best of the best.”    Lomas de Palmira is a quiet, safe, gated community with an active homeowners’ association whose CC&Rs offer view protection and are recognized by the city and state governments.    “Casa Bay View” is one of the few houses in Lomas de Palmira (or anywhere in La Paz) that has a 180 degree view of the City itself, the inner and outer Bays of La Paz, the peninsula that juts into the bay called El Mogote (soon to be a destination resort), the boat traffic moving in and out of the Bay, the incredible sunsets for which La Paz is famous, and the glorious blue of the Sea of Cortez itself.  Sunset from Terrace Sunset from Master Bedroom Terrace House Front House Front Close-up Entry Foyer Courtyard Studio Utility Room Guest Bedroom Guest Bathroom Master Bedroom Master Bath Dining Room & Kitchen Living Room
Lot Size:  600 square meters, or 6,458.4 square feet Square feet of construction:  5,758 square feet Total living space:  3,768 square feet (including terrace and courtyard) Garages, workshop, exit ramps: 1,147 square feet Handicapped-friendly sloped entry ramp, planter boxes, sidewalks, driveways:  843 square feet Natural area, perimeter walkway, garden area, dog run:  700 square feet (All measurements approximate but accurate to the best of our knowledge)   It has 40 electrical circuits and is wired for both 110V and 220V.    The structure is internally wired for television in the living room, the master bedroom and Studio One.  Heavy gage wire supplies stereo sound to the living room, the courtyard and terrace.  The house is internally wired with two telephone lines and presently has three telephones (in the living room, master bedroom and Studio Two) plus a fax machine and high-speed Internet connectivity provided by Telmex’s Prodigy Infinitum in Studio One, all working off of one line.  Line Two can be activated at the pole if needed.    The house is well-insulated and has five air conditioners.   All windows are double-glazed and gas-filled.  In August of both 2006 and 2007 – the hottest months of those years – the electric bills did not exceed $100. USD.  The water supply in Lomas de Palmira has always been ample, never a problem.  The sellers will gladly make available the household documentation and utility receipts for buyers’ inspection.  Water and garbage service is city-supplied; electricity is provided by CFE, Mexico’s national electric utility.  Electricity is retailed at below-production cost, discounts are particularly generous during the hot summer months.  Casa Bay View is offered at $650,000. USD The sellers can be contacted by calling 52-612-121-6413 (precede by 011 if calling from U.S.) or by writing bajajazz@yahoo.commailto:bajajazz@yahoo.comshapeimage_17_link_0
LA PAZ, MEXICO REAL ESTATE. BAJA CALIFORNIA HOME FOR SALE. Casa Bay View is built to American and Canadian codes and standards. 
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