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The whole enchilada Project: A couple already living full time in Banderas Bay imagined operating small vacation cottages or a B&B. They welcomed an ambitious endeavour—either renovating or expanding an existing property or building from scratch. I found them a house in the growing pueblo of La Cruz on a large lot, that was wonderfully located, fronting the new Marina Riviera Nayarit, and had three efficiency units that needed cohesion, amenities and a strong dose of style to give it charm, purpose and functionality. Who: A retired American who has served around the world as V.P. of an international oil exploration firm (now a fishing and surf fanatic) and his wife, a native Indonesian with a hospitality background. Strategy: The buyers identified that the property would require multiplying and improving the existing units to create a viable tourism operation. Preliminary research with professionals determined there was sufficient flexibility on the land use and possible building modifications to allow them to develop a feasible
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Opportunity and results: Two boxy one-level buildings were well built and designed by the previous owners to allow additional levels of construction. Chopped up interiors were adaptable to reconfiguration. Its location in a mixed-use zone would allow converting its use from residential to a vacation rental and retail operation. The lot benefitted from street access on both front and rear boundaries. Views to the local marina and ocean would be possible from upper levels. Local architect Fernando Flores Delgado designed multiple lodging units in a Pacific Coast Mexican style that can be built in phases. The owners will build the first phase, which will render three attractive suites, a rooftop lounge and a small retail space where they can sell imported furniture suited to the tropics. Grounds will be enhanced with a swimming pool—an essential amenity—and a fountain feature. Future: Phase one should give the owners enough lodgings to start building their business. Its visual appeal in a prominent location near the flourishing marina will be an inherent marketing tool
The Professionals Victoria Pratt, Realtor Pacific Boutique Properties Bucerias, Nayarit T: +52 329 298 2522 C: +521 322 779 9283 vp@pacificboutiqueproperties.com www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com
Gabriela Ortiz, Interior Designer GO Studio Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit T. +52 322 297 0612 C. +521 322 227 6380 gabrielaotz@gmail.com www.gostudiopv.blogspot.mx
Fernando Flores Delgado, Architect F2D Taller de Arquitectura Bucerias, Nayarit T: +52 329 298 0942 C. +521 333 100 4947 ffloresdelgado@gmail.com www.facebook.com/F2dArquitectos