About this Property
ASHOKA HEIGHTS – a brand new upscale residential development comprising 5 Duplexes each divided into 2 units of 2360sf each spread out on 33,066sf of flat land slightly elevated to take advantage of the views of the central plains.
Located in the prime residential area of St. Augustine North with tall shaded trees, flora and fauna and mountain views accenting the neighbourhood, each Duplex is named after one of our local flowers in keeping with the surrounding ambiance.
Upon entering the compound through an electronic gate along the asphalt driveway with an adjoining security booth at the entrance, compound security cameras and solid perimeter walls, a spacious open area is located to the right providing additional parking with a nearby gazebo for recreational purposes.
Each unit has an enclosed garage equipped with an electric vehicle charging station and an automated garage door and a doorway within to enter the main foyer, living and dining area also accessed through a formal doorway to the front of the unit.
The ground floor comprises of an open plan living and dining area leading to the kitchen with quartz counter tops, upper and lower cupboards, a center island and top of the line faucets and fittings with the laundry room located nearby. A 4th guest bedroom/study with ensuite bathroom is also located on this floor as an added bonus with a powder room nearby and storage space under the staircase leading to the upper floor.
Each upper floor, some varying in layout design, comprises of 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanities, a large walk-in closet and a private covered balcony overlooking views. A second bathroom is conveniently located nearby servicing the two other bedrooms.
Additionally, three of the units on the southern side have basements 590sf in size with a rear garden area and one end unit with a large basement 1180sf also with a garden area. Four units also have wheelchair ramps giving prospective purchasers varied choices per unit.
Units constructed with solid brick internal walls, porcelain floor tiles throughout, gypsum ceilings with downlighters, quartz and granite counters, fully air-conditioned, top of the line faucets and fittings.
Ideally located with easy access to the Eastern Main Road, Massy Stores, banks, schools, hospitals and all amenities.
Sale Prices:
North Units Nos 1-6 (2-level): $3.45M
South Units Nos 7,8,9 (3-level 590sf basement): $3.65M
South Corner Unit No.10 (3-level 1180sf basement): $3.75M
About the Region
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.
