Villa Ranguana, a four bedroom , four-and-a half bath beach home, offers luxury and a breathtaking location near Placencia, Belize. Located directly on the Caribbean Sea, with roughly 230 feet of private beachfront and lush landscaping, Villa Ranguana affords the ultimate in privacy and convenience. The three-acre property is less than three miles from the Placencia airstrip.

Enter this spacious retreat and the main living area of the two-story residence via the grand stone staircase and arched entryway. The native stone and local hardwoods hint at the refined details and craftsmanship to be found throughout the villa.

Soaring beamed ceilings and stunning views are the hallmarks of the expansive great room. It was created with indoor-outdoor living in mind and the high, graceful mahogany French doors open onto garden views of fully grown mango, papaya, and lime trees on the west side, or ocean views and breezes from the private beach on the east side. The decor throughout Villa Ranguana is casually elegant and the villa's fully equipped for  a relaxing stay. The kitchen is state-of-the-art with stainless steel appliances, a Wolf oven, granite countertops, and custom designed cabinets constructed from local hardwoods. This hub of the great room also shares in the magnificent views of the sea. Enjoy morning coffee or an evening cocktail out on the wrap-around deck that surrounds the home both upstairs and down. It features plenty of relaxing room and outdoor dining options. Open air patio is on the North side. After an energetic morning swim or snorkel right off your private beach, take an afternoon siesta on the shady covered patio next to the great room. The generously sized master bedroom commands the other half of the second level, along with the kitchen and great room, and can be opened to the fresh sea air on two of the four walls with custom sliding doors. The master bath features two showers (one"al fresco" and a jetted Jacuzzi tub. As with the rest of the home, custom rosewood cabinetry and granite countertops make for a quietly elegant retreat. Three airy fully-appointed bedrooms downstairs, each with private bathroom and marble shower, offer luxury for multi-family getaways or larger groups.

230 Feet of Caribbean Sea frontage on 3 fabulous tropical beach acres.  A-1 location!        PRICE: $2,300,000 US