Villa Petra is an enclave of lakefront homes on the shores of Laguna de Apoyo, one of the true natural wonders of Nicaragua. Three homes on over one acre of land are being offered separately or as a three home package for $365,000. There is one 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom homes. Each home is very well appointed and boast private decks and balconies to enjoy the spectacular views – and each home enjoys direct access to the pristine lake below.
In addition to the spectacular lake frontage, the rolling acre of property is beautifully landscaped with tropical foliage and is the home to countless exotic birds and travelling monkeys. While enjoying your surroundings you’ll think that you are in another world, and yet the property is only a half hour away from the bustling Colonial town of Granada, Nicaragua.
Laguna de Apoyo is Nicaragua’s largest volcanic crater lake that was formed 23,000 years ago after a huge volcanic explosion left a large crater which interrupted the underground water table. Today, the lake is 180 meters deep and four kilometers in diameter. Its clear water is always warm, and averages a warm 28 degrees celsius. The surrounding basin and hillside are replete with goreous flora and fauna including traveling bands of monkeys and close to 300 species of exotic birds.
Granada, Nicaragua is a city that was founded in 1524, as such is one of the oldest in the country and Central America. Drawn by year-round warm weather, colonial-era architecture and the freshwater Lake Nicaragua, travelers from around the world flock to Granada to enjoy the quaint city, first class restuarants and vibrant culture.
