About this Property
ESPERANZA ESTATE, CAURA– 47.60 acres of Freehold estate located on the Tucuragua Road, off Caura Royal Road.
TT$12M o.n.o.
Two options to purchase two separate parcels:
Option 1: Approx 12 acres on the Eastern side at $6.5M.
Option 2: 36 acres on the Western side at $7M
Esperanza Estate comprises of 47.60 acres.
El Tucuche Road and Tucuragua Road both pass through the estate on the way from Caura to Maracas Valley, as well as the Tucuragua River from which La Plata Village draws its drinking water.
This has been a profitable working estate for over 30 years with the production of Pigs, Cattle, Ducks, Sheep and other livestock, as well as Cocoa, Citrus, Lumber, Honey, Flowers and Vegetable crops.
There is now a paved road with a box drain, all bridges have been built, electricity supply and street lights. There are several neighbouring resisdences along the mile long road which crosses the river three times within its boundaries.
There are two modest houses on the Western side, a nursery (neglected) and a Cocoa House and on the Eastern side a substantial two storey building of over 6,800 sq. ft. with electrical supply and major amenities on the estate.
This estate is roughly 10 mins drive from the Eastern Main Road.
About the Region
Arima
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. This town is well known for its shopping areas located in the inner most portion of the town.
It serves as a main trading hub for environs which makes the town considerably busy. Many persons visit Arima to relax and enjoy the wide array of local bars and street food offered such as burgers, doubles, gyros etc.
Home to the famous drag malls, persons can visit Arima to purchase items of Rastafarian heritage.
Arima, has primary and secondary schools, hospitals, police and fire services readily available.
It attracts persons from all over as it hosts exciting borough day & Jouvert celebrations
Fun fact, Arima is home to the indigenous people known as the “Caribs”. They are mainly found in the area of Arima called Calvary Hill which attracts many tourists as the Caribs were a well-known tribe in their time.
Arouca
Arouca is a town in the East–West Corridor of Trinidad and Tobago located 19 km East of Port-of-Spain, along the Eastern Main Road. It is located west of Arima, east of Tunapuna and Tacarigua, south of Lopinot, and north of Piarco.
It mainly comprises residential housing. There are several schools located in Arouca including the Bon Air Primary School, Arouca Anglican Primary School, Arouca Girls R.C., Arouca Boys R.C., Arouca Government Primary Schools and Bon Air High School. Arouca is home to four prisons and one correctional facility. These include the Golden Grove Prison, Remand Prison, Women's Prison and Youth Training and Rehabilitation Centre.
D'abadie
D'Abadie is a community located in the Tunapuna-Piarco regional corporation in Trinidad and Tobago. Its population is approximately 5,827 people. Some businesses include Arawak Chicken Factory, D'Abadie Discount Hardware Limited and PriceSmart Wholesale Club. Some schools include Pinehaven S.D.A. Primary School and D'abadie Government Primary School. One of its attractions is Cleaver Woods, a park dedicated to the history and culture of the indigenous Caribs.
El Dorado
El Dorado is considered both residential and commercial area and is split into North and South by the Priority Bus Route, with South being the commercial district.
North provides Secondary and Primary schools and newly developed housing schemes which are privately owned. This area has groceries and many small businesses alongside the Eastern Main Road (EMR) which provides services to the community. The centralized Constantine park provides use for sporting activities and exercising.
South functions around Industrial and manufacturing type businesses however there are residence living amongst this activity. This main carriageway located in El Dorado South can divert you to the Churchill Roosevelt Highway where you can find Massy Stores, Popeyes, Service Station etc.
El Dorado is protected by the Tunapuna police and Fire services. Many residence who require a wider array of services will usually commute to Tunapuna as this area acts as the main hub for shopping, cinema, or purchasing a wide array of goods offered form the well-known Tunapuna Market.
St. Augustine
St. Augustine is a town in the Northwest of Trinidad. It is the site of the University of the West Indies at St. Augustine. St. Augustine is home to thousands of university students and is now being converted to a university town as the economy of the area is fuelled significantly by the spending power of the 60,000 plus university population. Many houses in the general university area have been converted to students' accommodation.
You can find St. John's Road in St. Augustine, this is the main access road for Mount St. Benedict, one of the notable historic sites in Trinidad and Tobago. On the mount, one can find a Catholic Church along with a monastery and a factory where yogurt is made. On this road, there is also the St. John Baptist Roman Catholic Church. The church is opposite to a Community Centre and now houses a new field for the residents to engage in football, one of the more popular sports of this area. St. Augustine is also home to the Hugh Wooding Law School, a prestigious law school which attracts many inter-island students of the Caribbean and beyond. Further educational establishments include St. Augustine Girls' High School and Lakshmi Girls' Hindu College. In close proximity to the law school is the Seismic Research Centre, which is the official source of information on earthquakes and volcanoes in the English-speaking Caribbean. It is the headquarters of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha.
Hospitals, Banks, Supermarkets, and many other businesses can be found in this location. The Tunapuna market is just a short distance away on the eastern side of St. Augustine and Curepe junction on the western side where food, transportation and recreational centres can be found.
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St. Joseph
St. Joseph was founded in 1592 by Antonio de Berrio and is the oldest town in Trinidad and Tobago. Originally named San José de Oruña, it served as the capital of Spanish Trinidad between 1592 and 1783. In 1595 the place was attacked and held by Sir Walter Raleigh and was used as a base for his exploration of the Orinoco river in search of the fabled city of El Dorado. Soon after his return the place was burnt and sacked.
St. Joseph is not an incorporated municipality. It falls within the boundaries of the Tunapuna–Piarco region.
Today it is the home of several different schools, including St. Joseph's Convent, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Boys Roman Catholic School, St. Joseph Girls Roman Catholic School, St. Joseph Government School, St. Joseph College, T.M.L Primary School, St Joseph and St. Xavier's Preparatory School.
Tacarigua
Tacarigua (originally San Pablo de Tacarigua) is a town in the East–West Corridor of Trinidad and Tobago, located east of Tunapuna, north of Trincity and west of Arouca. It is on the banks of the Tacarigua River. The city is governed by the Tunapuna–Piarco Regional Corporation.
Tacarigua was originally a Spanish encomienda, prior to the relocation of the Amerindians to Arima in 1789. Some of the first mosques were built at Tacarigua in 1850. Famous cricket player Kieron Pollard was born here.
Tunapuna
Tunapuna is a town in the East–West Corridor of the island of Trinidad.
For over one hundred years, Tunapuna has been a Carnival venue. Each year this regional carnival, which is a showcase for traditional and conventional mas, steel band, and stick fighting, is organized by the Tunapuna Carnival Committee.
It is an important market and commercial card. Tunapuna is well protected by its fire and protective services as they are well positioned in a centralized location in Tunapuna.
