Huize Batavia is a beautiful monument located in the historical neighborhood of Otrobanda. Both the monument and its surroundings breathe a tranquil and serene ambiance, it's a place where you can feel the heartbeat of Curacao's past. Several large trees on the premises in front of the monument, create a comfortable shady square leading up to the different areas of the building.
Otrobanda is known for its colorful streets, colonial architecture, lively culture, and historical significance. With its central location, Huize Batavia benefits from easy access to nearby attractions, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, such as the Riffort and the swinging Queen Emma bridge.
The majestic stairs on the left side of the main building leads up to the living area on the 2nd floor. Both the entire living area as well as the bedrooms and the original wooden floor have been restored by the current owner in the past years. Most window frames on the living floor have been replaced with new hardwood frames. The spacious living area and library in the center are surrounded by a gallery with beautiful (antique) items and large doors opening up to the outdoor seating area.
This floor features 2 large bedrooms each with high ceiling and private spacious bathroom with warm water.
By integrating design elements, a functional and stylish full new kitchen has been placed with large working spaces that meet cooking and culinary needs with essential appliances. Just like the living room the kitchen has large doors directly connecting to the outdoor living area.
On the 3rd floor a suite with high beamed ceiling and separate bedroom and bathroom has been created.
The pool can be reached directly from one of the bedrooms and via the outdoor living area. The covered porch offers several seating and dining areas overlooking both the back garden en the surrounding areas. A large staircase from the back of the porch leads to the garden with several mature trees and historical details such as wall ornaments. The perfect place to unwind in the city.
In the back of the garden there is a studio and an apartment with kitchen. Both will need to some attention to be fully operational. In between these 2 is a gate with access to the street at the back of the property and into the winding streets of Otrobanda.
The ground floor of Huize Batavia is currently rented to the Bloodbank for quite a few years already.
In the right wing at the front of the property, the current owner built a stylish full bar with shutter doors opening to the shady square at the front of the property. The space all the way at the front of this wing was until recently rented out to a coffee and pastry bar and has direct access to the main street.
This beautiful and special property with historical charm and unique architectural features, offers several options, including operating it as a bed and breakfast or choosing to live there yourself.
Property highlights: • Restored 2nd and 3rd floor • 3 bedrooms with AC in the main house • 3 bathrooms in the main house • Spacious living and dining room • Fully equipped modern kitchen • Large covered outdoor terrace • Separate studio with bathroom • Separate apartment with bathroom • Swimming pool with sundeck • Spacious shady garden with original tiled floor • Approx 200m2 (commercial units) on the lower level which at this moment is rented • Stylish fully equipped bar/restaurant with toilets and optional kitchen facility (to be installed). Approx 175 m2 on the front side wing lower level. • Small studio / commercial unit in the side wing at the front, with an entrance to the street. • Approx 1780 m2 terrain • Approx 1150 m2 built
Each detail, whether it's the ornate facades of the buildings or the cobblestone pathways, tells a story of the past. By safeguarding these original features, not only the heritage of the area was honored but also a deeper connection to its history was created for residents and visitors.
