International Lifestyle Magazine Oct 2012 | Page 60

Corral, Chile The Rivers District List Price: 79,500,000 pesos (approx.$165,600 USD) Type: Residence with Guest Cottage Style: Ranch Living Area: 95 / 48 m2 or 1,016 ft2 /513 ft2 Lot Size: 1 hectare or 2.5 acres Year Built: 2006-2008 Beds/bath: 5 Beds/ 3 Baths in Total I nspiration from the sea! Just beyond Valdivia, “The City of Rivers” lies Corral a quaint village originally settled by fishermen. One ferry ride across the straight from Niebla through the Bay takes us here to this interesting town. A place where well off Valdivian’s come seeking weekend quiet, mixing with the hardy locals and summer groups of eco-tourists headed for camping in the Redwood Reserve. This property is located just 15 minutes down the road on the way to joining the newly constructed local leg of the Southern Coastal Highway. Sitting comfortably back from the road, a magnificent sweeping view of the Ocean greets you. And the lapping shoreline is just a little over 60 meters from your doorstep across the road. A well built, one level ranch home, with large expansive windows, sits here on this quiet edge of town. Built on two 5,000m2 lots (2.5 acres) the property works best as a principal residence with the second house as a guest cottage. But there is also the potential to use it instead as a caretaker’s residence for your summer home by the sea. Or live here full time and rent the cottage to some of those Chilean & European backpackers passing on their way to and from the National Reserve in Summertime. A great place to live by the bounty of the sea or take in whale watching. The waters here are teaming with fish and marine life including local Sea Lions and migrating Right Whales. Sheltered by the Bay, and warmed by the north facing sun, this home is well priced and could be a great future investment as development money opens up the coastal areas south to the flow of more tourism dollars. www.internationallifestylemagazine.com