About this Property
House For Sale – Chinese Village, La Brea – $2.25MTT
This two-storey, fully air-conditioned house features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set on 5,024sf freehold land. The property includes covered parking for 4 cars and boasts fully tiled exterior grounds. Inside, you’ll find a family room and a TV room, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment.
About the Region
La Brea
La Brea is a town in south-western Trinidad, located northeast of Point Fortin and southwest of San Fernando. La Brea (Spanish for "the tar" or "the pitch") is best known as the site of the Pitch Lake, a natural asphalt lake. Pronunciation of "La Brea" differs from that used in the USA at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Trinidadians call this place "La Bray." "The Pitch Lake", which is actually the largest of three in existence. It is located on an area of depression in the landscape; with some pools, reeds and greyish asphalt everywhere. The asphalt is so soft in some areas that an individual can slowly sink if he/she stands on the surface too long. In some places one can put a stick through the asphalt and remove liquid tar. The main recreational and relaxation facilities are Vessigny beach resort, "Carat shed" beach, Station beach, Pitch Lake Brighton sports ground and the sports ground located in Sobo.
Point Fortin
Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago is located in south-western Trinidad. At the beginning of the 20th century (before the discovery of oil), Point Fortin was an agricultural community with three distinct and separately owned cocoa and coconut estates. The change from an agricultural to an oil based economy made a significant impact in Point Fortin. There was rapid development in the construction of dwelling houses, plant, pipelines and oil tanks in the area.
Home to famous Trinidadians entertainers such as Super blue, Faye Lyons, Naya George, many Trinidadians flock to this location to enjoy the well-known borough day celebrations where these entertainer’s performances are much anticipated.
Fun Fact – Deal or no deal US game show winner Mr. Arthur Joseph is from Point Fortin.
