Supplements: And off-grid doesn't mean you're locked into it. Grid power runs right by the home, giving you the flexibility to connect if you choose while retaining the substantial solar & battery infrastructure already in place. The 24-panel system is built around Sol-Ark solar equipment with 30kWh of battery storage, providing serious off-grid capacity today ... (Read more) And off-grid doesn't mean you're locked into it. Grid power runs right by the home, giving you the flexibility to connect if you choose while retaining the substantial solar & battery infrastructure already in place. The 24-panel system is built around Sol-Ark solar equipment with 30kWh of battery storage, providing serious off-grid capacity today with enough power for another home. Built in 2023, this is substantial concrete construction designed for island living. Massive poured-concrete pillars & beams form the structural framework, while the exterior concrete block walls are reinforced with rebar & poured concrete. Beyond the strength of the construction, this type of concrete structure represents significant value when you consider what it would take to reproduce today. The main level was designed for easy Caribbean living with an open-concept layout that keeps the kitchen, dining & living areas connected. Both bedrooms are positioned toward the Caribbean, bringing the ocean into everyday life rather than saving the view for occasional spaces. Sparkling quartz countertops extend from the kitchen into the bathrooms, creating a cohesive finish throughout the home. U.S.-imported electrical outlets & switches make future replacement straightforward, a practical detail that matters when maintaining a home on an island. Then there's the 916 sqft/85 sqm solarium, one of the features that truly changes how this home lives. Fully enclosed in glass with sliding glass doors, it isn't simply a porch or sunroom. Keep it closed for protected, usable living & entertaining space regardless of the weather, or slide the doors open to the breeze & transform it into a true indoor/outdoor Caribbean room. It's flexible space that changes with the weather, the occasion & the way you want to live. The private guest suite creates valuable separation from the main living area, with its own bathroom & deck. Guests can visit without sacrificing anyone's privacy, while the independent layout also gives you options for extended family or potential rental use. With approx. 2,500 sqft/232 sqm of livable space already, there's even more potential below. An additional approx. 700 sqft/65 sqm is already under roof, and because the home's foundation sits approx. 3ft/1m above the surrounding land, even this lower-level space enjoys an incredible ocean view. Finish it as additional living space, another guest or rental suite, a studio or workshop, giving you valuable room to grow without changing the home's existing footprint. Outside, the 0.47 ac/1,895 sqm homesite gives you breathing room, while 118ft/36m of Caribbean ocean frontage provides a wide connection to the sea. The ironshore coastline offers natural shoreline protection & creates tide pools along the water's edge. Snorkeling is right out front, putting Utila's underwater world just steps from home. Owners also have deeded access to the development's sandy beach cove, opening up something particularly special in this area: the opportunity to step onto the sand & take long walks along the coastline all the way to Pumpkin Hill. Road access makes everyday life considerably easier, whether you're bringing home groceries, heading into town or welcoming guests. Platinum Playa is approximately 14 minutes by golf cart from town, giving you privacy & space without giving up convenient access to Utila's restaurants, shops & services. Platinum Palisades gives you the freedom to live off-grid without taking away the option to connect to grid power, substantial oceanfront land without giving up road access, protected indoor living that opens completely to the Caribbean, private space for guests & room for the property to evolve with you if you choose. Just 300ft/100m away, owners also have deeded access via a footpath to the development's sandy beach cove, where sea turtles are known to come ashore & lay their eggs. From there, you can step onto the sand & enjoy something particularly special in this area: long walks along the coastline all the way to Pumpkin Hill. At $499,000, replicating this combination of oceanfront land, substantial concrete construction, a furnished 2023 3-bed/3-bath home, Sol-Ark solar & battery capacity, water infrastructure, guest accommodations & future expansion potential from scratch would be extremely difficult at today's costs. Instead of buying land, designing a home, importing materials, building & installing the infrastructure, Platinum Palisades is ready now. Bring your suitcase, settle in & start enjoying your Utila oceanfront home from day one. Conditions of sale apply which protects the character of the area and supports long term value.