This past weekend approximately 100 real estate representatives toured the be
ach view properties at Colina del Sol, an East Cape residential development. The agents, from the La Paz, San Jose and Cabo San Lucas real estate markets, had the opportunity to become familiar with the 200 home site project, just north of the small town of Los Barriles. They also toured the recently completed, 2046s/f Casa de Sol, the flagship home and one of three floor plans being built by Dec Developments on the site.
The Casa de Sol model was completed in January 2008 and has been tastefully designed to enhance the outdoor living lifestyle. Some of the agents had visited the property during the construction phase of the model and were impressed with the openness provided by the expansive windows and doorwalls that
bring the outdoors, indoors. The unique design of the home gives nearly every room two outside facing walls and angles of view into the desert landscaped lot surrounding.
The agents enjoyed the breeze from the Sea of Cortez, visible from the roof top terrace area on the Casa de Sol model. This particular model home was furnished with an entertainment/wet bar area, where the residents will be able to enjoy a morning coffee and watch the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez or a frosty beverage in the cool of the evening as the sun sets to the west behind the Sierra Lagunas. The palapa roof overhead gives the roof top terrace a very ‘Baja feel’ and makes it a very comfortable place to catch a siesta and escape the sun in the heat of the day.
The Casa del Sol model embraced the desert lifestyle further with the addition of the optional pool in the courtyard. The focal point of the desert landscaped core of the residence, the pool and its cool reflections are visible from nearly every room in the home. The deck area is enclosed on three sides by the house giving a modicum of privacy for poolside sunbathing.
To enhance the East Cape Experience, the agents toured the 200 lots on ATV’s and 4WD carts. Los Barriles embraces the iconic Baja lifestyle, where the mom is just as likely to be the one to hop aboard the ATV to run to the store. In addition to providing fun for the touring agents, the ATV’s provided ready access to the large property and enabled the tour to visit
the Community Center, which is nearing completion and the Nursery, which will conserve protected plants during the development process of the property.
The agents also visited the water treatment and water storage facilities located at opposite ends of the property. In an effort to conserve Baja’s precious resource of water, each lot will be plumbed with fresh water, for household use and recycled grey water for irrigation purposes. As fascinating as the water resource tour was, many of the agents found more glee in finding full throttle on the ATV’s on the roadways in between.
The final stop on the ATV property tour was the Casa de la Luna model home now und
er construction. With the structure complete and interior work begun, the agents had a good idea of the functionality of the L shaped 1477s/f model home, which will share the Casa de Sol’s openness and incorporation of the outdoor environment. Expected to be completed by mid May, the model will have a rooftop view of the Sea of Cortez to the east.
Back at the sales office the agents parked their ATV’s and enjoyed a lunch and a selection of margaritas, beer and white wine, catered by El Barrilito, a restaurant in central Los Barriles a few miles away. During the feed, violin artist Alex DuPuis entertained with classical tunes as well as some down home fiddling.
Afterwards, Yoli Georgelos, the on-site representative for ReMax Del Mar, presented the basic facts about the property and the model homes to the guests. ReMax Del Mar has the exclusive right to sell the project, with a home office located in La Paz. Developer Carlos Estrada then was introduced and proceeded to outline the goals of the project, and sale potential for the visiting agents.
Finally, Sr. Estrada presented the newest model of home to be available soon for construction at Colina del Sol, the Casa Estrella. Casa Estrella will offer one and two bedroom designs and a smaller footprint to provide a most modest investment for living in this sportsman’s paradise. With a starting price on the entry level lot the Estrella homes will begin at $209,500 for a spacious 1 bedroom/2 bathroom model and will begin at $235,000 for a spacious 2 bedroom/2 bathroom model.
Custom home plans will also be included in the project, falling within the CC&R guidelines of the development. The agents were informed as to the unlimited time to construct policy, generous commission and payment options as well as other established guidelines of the project.
Following the presentation the guests boarded their buses or vans for the respective destinations and return to their offices in La Paz, San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. Dec Developments and ReMax Del Mar felt confident they had conveyed the real estate investment value of Colina de Sol. With the offering of the Casa de Sol, Casa de la Luna and Casa Estrella the development literally offers Baja real estate investors the sun, the moon and the stars.
This past weekend approximately 100 real estate representatives toured the beach view properties at Colina del Sol, an East Cape residential development. The agents, from the La Paz, San Jose and Cabo San Lucas real estate markets, had the opportunity to become familiar with the 200 home site project, just north of the small town of Los Barriles. They also toured the recently completed, 2046s/f Casa de Sol, the flagship home and one of three floor plans being built by Dec Developments on the site.
bring the outdoors, indoors. The unique design of the home gives nearly every room two outside facing walls and angles of view into the desert landscaped lot surrounding.
The agents enjoyed the breeze from the Sea of Cortez, visible from the roof top terrace area on the Casa de Sol model. This particular model home was furnished with an entertainment/wet bar area, where the residents will be able to enjoy a morning coffee and watch the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez or a frosty beverage in the cool of the evening as the sun sets to the west behind the Sierra Lagunas. The palapa roof overhead gives the roof top terrace a very ‘Baja feel’ and makes it a very comfortable place to catch a siesta and escape the sun in the heat of the day.
The Casa del Sol model embraced the desert lifestyle further with the addition of the optional pool in the courtyard. The focal point of the desert landscaped core of the residence, the pool and its cool reflections are visible from nearly every room in the home. The deck area is enclosed on three sides by the house giving a modicum of privacy for poolside sunbathing.
To enhance the East Cape Experience, the agents toured the 200 lots on ATV’s and 4WD carts. Los Barriles embraces the iconic Baja lifestyle, where the mom is just as likely to be the one to hop aboard the ATV to run to the store. In addition to providing fun for the touring agents, the ATV’s provided ready access to the large property and enabled the tour to visit 
the Community Center, which is nearing completion and the Nursery, which will conserve protected plants during the development process of the property.
The final stop on the ATV property tour was the Casa de la Luna model home now under construction. With the structure complete and interior work begun, the agents had a good idea of the functionality of the L shaped 1477s/f model home, which will share the Casa de Sol’s openness and incorporation of the outdoor environment. Expected to be completed by mid May, the model will have a rooftop view of the Sea of Cortez to the east.
Back at the sales office the agents parked their ATV’s and enjoyed a lunch and a selection of margaritas, beer and white wine, catered by El Barrilito, a restaurant in central Los Barriles a few miles away. During the feed, violin artist Alex DuPuis entertained with classical tunes as well as some down home fiddling.
Afterwards, Yoli Georgelos, the on-site representative for ReMax Del Mar, presented the basic facts about the property and the model homes to the guests. ReMax Del Mar has the exclusive right to sell the project, with a home office located in La Paz. Developer Carlos Estrada then was introduced and proceeded to outline the goals of the project, and sale potential for the visiting agents.
Finally, Sr. Estrada presented the newest model of home to be available soon for construction at Colina del Sol, the Casa Estrella. Casa Estrella will offer one and two bedroom designs and a smaller footprint to provide a most modest investment for living in this sportsman’s paradise. With a starting price on the entry level lot the Estrella homes will begin at $209,500 for a spacious 1 bedroom/2 bathroom model and will begin at $235,000 for a spacious 2 bedroom/2 bathroom model.
Custom home plans will also be included in the project, falling within the CC&R guidelines of the development. The agents were informed as to the unlimited time to construct policy, generous commission and payment options as well as other established guidelines of the project.
Following the presentation the guests boarded their buses or vans for the respective destinations and return to their offices in La Paz, San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. Dec Developments and ReMax Del Mar felt confident they had conveyed the real estate investment value of Colina de Sol. With the offering of the Casa de Sol, Casa de la Luna and Casa Estrella the development literally offers Baja real estate investors the sun, the moon and the stars.
I am pleased to announce that Casa del Sol in Colina del Sol Los Barriles has just been completed and fully furnished! Only the appliances are pending and they will be delivered and installed by the end of next week, the middle of February. The renderings and brochures of Casa del Sol do not do it justice, as one needs to enter it to envision what it would be like to dwell in the sol of Baja. The high ceilings and large windows as one enters the house and walks into the living room give a feeling of spaciousness and openness, and make for a very inviting setting. The stone accents give the house a warm touch. 
The kitchen has an adjacent pantry with plenty of shelving, and adjacent to the pantry is the laundry room. The dining room looks out to the desert vegetation and to the Sea of Cortez, as does the master bedroom. The three bedrooms, and their respective bathrooms, are very well distributed to allow for privacy in each of these living quarters. The half bathroom is located in the living room/dining room/kitchen area. The courtyard has a turquoise pool with a pool deck area, an outdoor shower, a cactus garden, a fire place and an artisanal perimeter wall made from hand-cut stone that is from the region, with wood accents. 
creative touch. Once upstairs, one feels like spending the day there. The panoramic view of the Sea of Cortez to the east and of the mountains to the west is truly appreciated. The barbecue grill and bar area are the perfect accessories for a get-together with family and friends. The 
furniture used throughout the house and on the terrace has been artistically chosen with an eye for detail, and blends perfectly with the architectural design of Casa del Sol and its natural outdoor setting.
The East Cape region of Baja has long been a favorite of North Americans looking for year round real estate or a second home that embraces the Baja California Sur lifestyle. The East Cape earned the nickname a “Sportsman’s Paradise” decades ago, for the fantastic sport fishing in the Sea of Cortez. Early visitors to the area included John Wayne, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Spanning the western entrance to the Sea of Cortez, the blue green waters along East Cape’s shores are the first heat up for spring fishing and the last to go cold in the late autumn.
