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A Unique 17,710 m² Former Tropical Eco-Retreat – Second Lagoon

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Description

This is a substantial 17,710 m² offering located in the Second Lagoon area, within relatively close proximity to Port Vila. The property offers an increasingly rare combination of significant land area, established tropical vegetation and accessibility to the capital. Originally established and successfully operated by a French ecologist, the property was developed as a genuine eco-retreat integrated into its natural environment. This is not simply a concept or an unrealised development plan, but a real property with its own history, character and established infrastructure. Entering the property, pathways lead through the dense tropical forest and around the estate. At its heart stands an impressive mature banyan tree incorporating a two-storey treehouse, one of the property's most distinctive features. Several ponds are located throughout the grounds and formed part of the property's ecological management system. The property also includes, numerous established fruit trees and a deep well which has historically supplied water to the property and the nearby village. Several traditionally constructed houses and huts are positioned throughout the forest and connected by pathways to the gardens, treehouse and main residence. The main residence includes a large kitchen, office area, comfortable living room and bedroom. There is also ample parking and convenient access to the different areas of the property. The location is an important part of the property's long-term appeal. As Port Vila continues to expand beyond its established urban areas, Second Lagoon is well positioned to benefit from the gradual development and increasing connectivity of the surrounding areas. The property therefore offers more than a large parcel of land in a natural setting; it is a substantial h

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Where it is

© OpenStreetMap contributors. The pin is the position the agent published, which for a named house is often the road rather than the door. Open the larger map

Climate · Port-Vila

Station: PORT VILA BAUERFIELD · 4.2 km from the representative point.

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Typical daytime temperature

1991–2020 station normals · Average daily high (°C)

Typical daytime temperature07.7515.523.2531Jan: 31Feb: 31Mar: 31Apr: 30May: 29Jun: 27Jul: 27Aug: 27Sep: 28Oct: 29Nov: 30Dec: 31JanMarMayJulSepNovDec

Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.

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Typical daytime temperature — 1991–2020 station normals
Period or areaAverage daily high (°C)
Jan31
Feb31
Mar31
Apr30
May29
Jun27
Jul27
Aug27
Sep28
Oct29
Nov30
Dec31

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020 climate normals

Rainfall through the year

1991–2020 station normals · Mean monthly precipitation (mm)

Rainfall through the year092184276368Jan: 312Feb: 291Mar: 368Apr: 264May: 241Jun: 195Jul: 86Aug: 105Sep: 114Oct: 126Nov: 148Dec: 221JanMarMayJulSepNov

Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.

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Rainfall through the year — 1991–2020 station normals
Period or areaMean monthly precipitation (mm)
Jan312
Feb291
Mar368
Apr264
May241
Jun195
Jul86
Aug105
Sep114
Oct126
Nov148
Dec221

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020 climate normals

Getting there

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)≈ 21h05 flying from London
Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON)≈ 20h45 flying from London
Direct from VLI — 6 destinations, 6 airlines
Nouméa1h06 Air Calin
Brisbane2h50 Qantas, Virgin Australia
Auckland3h16 Solomon Airlines
Port Moresby3h33 Air Niugini
Sydney3h36 Jetstar
Christchurch4h07 Solomon Airlines
Airlines: Air Calin · Air Niugini · Jetstar · Qantas · Solomon Airlines · Virgin Australia
Flight times are great-circle estimates; routes change seasonally — confirm with the airline.

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Within two kilometres

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Second Lagoon Double Block - 6805m2
Second Lagoon
10 min walk—VT 44,000,000
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10 min walk—VT 128,000,000

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How this one compares

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