Hòfi Sint Joris is a new gated residential area on Curaçao's northeast side, near Sint Joris Bay. It is aimed at buyers who want space and open nature, away from the busy south coast.
Where is Hòfi Sint Joris?
Hòfi Sint Joris is in northeastern Curaçao, about a 15-minute drive from Willemstad. It is built on part of the former Koraal Tabak plantation, on the edge of a large nature area, with Sint Joris Bay close by. Jan Thiel and Mambo Beach face the sheltered south coast. Here you are on the side of the island where the trade wind blows in unobstructed. From the area you look out over green countryside, and on clear days you can see Tafelberg mountain and, in the distance, the island of Bonaire.
Sint Joris Bay and the outdoors
Sint Joris Bay is a large, shallow lagoon of roughly 2 by 2 km, ringed by mangroves and linked to the open sea by a narrow channel. Flat water and a near-constant east wind make it Curaçao's best-known kitesurfing spot, and windsurfers use it too. Beginners take lessons there and experienced riders treat it as their home spot. Hiking and mountain-bike routes run around Hòfi Sint Joris, and buyers get access to the trails in the protected area next door, including bridle paths. If you like to spend your free time outside, much of it starts at your front door.
What kind of community is it?
Hòfi Sint Joris is a newly developed area with large lots, where buyers either build a custom home or choose a pre-designed model. Smaller projects with apartments and villas are also going up inside the area. The grounds are guarded, with a security officer on site in the evening and overnight. Owners' associations agree with the developer on matters such as security and how its costs are shared. Homes may be rented out, including short-term, with a minimum stay of seven consecutive nights. That makes the area less geared to weekend party rentals than the tourist coast.
Who Hòfi Sint Joris suits
Hòfi Sint Joris draws buyers who want a new home in a quiet, green setting and don't mind a drive to the beach clubs or the city. Kitesurfers and people who hike or bike live right next to their sport. People moving to Curaçao full-time who care more about their own lot and a modern house than a boardwalk around the corner often end up here as well. Vacationers who mainly want a swimming beach and restaurants within walking distance are better served by Jan Thiel or Mambo Beach. In Hòfi Sint Joris you will always need a car.
Buying new construction in Hòfi Sint Joris
With new construction you often buy off-plan. Ask about the completion date, the finish level and what is and is not included in the price. Check whether the price includes sales tax (omzetbelasting). Confirm whether the land is freehold (eigendom) or government leasehold (erfpacht); the Proverties projects in Hòfi Sint Joris are on freehold land. Read the owners' association bylaws for the rules on rentals and how security costs are shared. The surrounding area is still developing. Neighboring landowners have plans for new housing and tourism, and wind turbines in the area have been discussed. Ask about these plans before you commit.
Zyon Residence: Proverties listings
In Hòfi Sint Joris, Proverties is selling homes in Zyon Residence, a small new-build project of eight apartments, two penthouses and eight detached villas, all on freehold land. The villas have three bedrooms, a private pool and generous terraces. The project has round-the-clock security and its own amenities, including a padel court, an outdoor fitness area and a soccer field. The villas and apartments currently for sale are listed below. To see floor plans, visit the site or set up a meeting, WhatsApp or call +599 9686 5241, or email [email protected].
