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Unlike many land owners who, because of the increasing demand for vacation sites in the Lake District, are offering lots
of between 1 and 2 acres in order to maximize their returns, I would like to preserve the natural beauty of my surroundings
and find just a few neighbors who share my views on conservation, even if it has a detrimental effect on the kitty.
Accordingly, I've decided to set aside up to 1.000 acres of the "fundo's"existing total of 4.000 for the creation
of not more than ten mini-ranches of not less than 25 acres each. There is no upper limit, only a system of "first come,
first served" - keeping in mind that no more than 1.000 acres will be sold - with a sliding scale price structure to reflect
the size of tract purchased.
Because of the configuration of the terrain, a parcel of approximately 50 acres would be necessary to take full advantage
of both view and river frontage, but several possibilities exist for smaller lots with either, depending on your
preferences.
The rest of the ranch will remain my private domain, but "Club members", i.e. mini-ranch owners will be allowed
exclusive access for the purposes of horseback riding and hiking as part of the fringe benefits.
Speaking of the "Club", I don't really envisage
a formal organization per se, but the intention is to convert the existing main residence into a 4.000sq.ft.Club house, where
prospective ranch owners can stay while their own homes are being constructed, and later, put up visitors or gather for a
drink or dinner.
This might be particularly useful to owners
who can only come down for shorter periods without the time or inclination to stock up their own kitchen. Similarily, owners
who do not wish to keep their own horses can rent them at cost from our stable, located next to the Club house. Guides can
be provided until you know the lay of the land, and my employees will be at your disposal for maintenance work etc., again
at cost.
My wife and I will build a smaller house a bit higher up in the mountains
and continue operating the "fundo" as a working ranch, while overseeing the Club operation.
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What you get for the price - apart from the greatest mountain air, purest water and the bluest
& starriest skies to be found anywhere:
- All basic infrastructures i.e. roads, utilities, fencing etc. If non-existent in the area
you chose, we'll build it.
- Security;- although not a problem here, we keep an entrance guard on duty 24 hours, just in
case.
- Help with home construction. Machinery, tractor, tools and many materials are available on
the ranch, and we can introduce you to contractors who can build a 2-bedroom house for as little as $20.000.
- Help with and advice on relocation, immigration and language. If you're too lazy to learn
Spanish (it's easy, really - I didn't speak a word beyond "cerveza" when I first arrived) you'll still be able to get along
in the Lake District with either English or German.
- Owner financing, absentee management and lease-back of grazing rights, if desired.
- Club membership and access to 3.000+ acres of private virgin forest property, in addition
to your very own ranch.
The price: As indicated elsewhere, the price will depend on area required and will range from $2,750
to $4,000 per acre, i.e. a 25 acre mini-ranch would cost $100.000, whereas a 100 acre spread comes to $275.000. For areas
above 100 acres, prices are negotiable (I may mention as a comparison that a mere 2 acre lot in the vicinity of the fundo,
with a view or river frontage can fetch as much as $50,000.)
(I have left this section, like all the contents of the first four pages of this site, untouched since
originally written in 2002 to give a "historical" perspective of the Concept. Obviously these prices no longer apply, nor
is it possible to design your own parcels any more as the final subdivision has long since been done. See the last page for
updates, please. Panguipulli, 6th January'10)
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