Villa Washington offers a variety of multipurpose commercial spaces, hidden behind a deceptively modest facade. Built in 1882 by Leonard Smith, the engineer who designed the floating Queen Emma Bridge, this property blends historical charm with modern comforts. Featuring decorative woodwork and an original tiled corridor, ‘Villa Washington’ is a registered monument that has preserved its historical essence.

Development Opportunity

This is not a typical rental offer. We are inviting experienced partners to help bring a new purpose to this unique property. Whether you’re a public or commercial organization, or something entirely different, we welcome strong ideas and people who recognize the potential of this historic space.

You bring the vision, take the lead in developing your concept, and invest in making it happen. We provide the location and, where appropriate, co-invest in adapting the building to support its new use. Our goal is a long-term rental partnership that supports your initiative while preserving the historical value of the property.

This will be reflected in the rental fee structure, which will be finalized in alignment with the approved development plans.

Description

After entering through the large front yard, the porch opens into a spacious reception area. On the ground floor, you will find a total of seven office/meeting room spaces. Behind the building is a small terrace, a separate annex with bathroom facilities, and a small pantry kitchen.

The top floor of the main building features four large office spaces around a central meeting room with high ceilings and hardwood floors. This can be used as a separate unit or in connection with the bottom floor. This space also has access to its own bathroom and pantry kitchen facilities. The bathroom includes two showers, making it suitable for overnight stays.

Behind the main building, you’ll find a large freestanding meeting room with bathroom and kitchen facilities. This space can be used independently from the other two areas.

Villa Washington could be the ideal home for one or several small to medium-sized companies or anyone interested in setting up a co-working community. If purchased, the building also offers the possibility to refurbish it to fit a hospitality function.

Villa Washington is centrally located in Otrobanda at L.B. Smith Square. The building sits on a 1,030 m² plot, with a 413 m² usable built surface.

To schedule a viewing, or for more information, e-mail info@monumentenzorg.cw.

About Otrobanda

Part of the neighborhood and the buildings on the premises have already been restored, predominantly featuring commercial and residential areas with some retail on the nearby Breedestraat (O). The vicinity also includes several medium-range hotels/hostels, like the more luxurious Kurá Botanica, and the buzzing Ser’i Otrobanda Area across the bridge’s onramp.

The neighborhood is on the rise, with surrounding streets and public spaces undergoing renovation and embellishment. Situated within the boundaries of the World Heritage City, the demand for housing in Otrobanda has increased in recent years. The premises are conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the new hospital and a 10-minute walk from the new Marriott Courtyard and Corendon Mangrove Hotel.

About Monumentenzorg

Stichting Monumentenzorg Curacao is a non-profit foundation dedicated to restoring and preserving the built heritage and protecting the historical fabric of World Heritage City Willemstad. Its main goal is to restore dilapidated buildings and rent them out, ensuring their continued maintenance.