The Shimaruku model at Catharina Gardens is a three-storey new-build home with parking on the property. Its design combines modern interiors, environmentally conscious elements and views of the Koral Tabak nature areas, Sint-Jorisbaai and the Caribbean Sea. The homes are designed to integrate with the natural surroundings on Curaçao’s east side. Catharina Gardens homes are designed with owners’ future needs in mind, providing space for living, working from home and access to the outdoors. The development is intended to suit both growing families and single-person households, combining a sense of community with privacy. The homes are built in three variants. The original design concept paired the larger Shimaruku model with the smaller Kayena model, although buyers’ preferences have led to agreed variations during construction. The Shimaruku has approximately 209 m² of living space, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a modern kitchen. An interior garden has an atrium with a three-storey-high ceiling that projects on one side and has additional side windows. Sliding doors connect the living room to the back garden. A roof terrace offers views of Curaçao’s east side. Options include a swimming pool with pool deck, a covered area, or a covered area with a roof terrace. Santa Catharina is a residential area in the eastern part of Curaçao, where development meets the rugged eastern landscape. Country roads lead toward the north and south of the island, while a main road connects to Willemstad, approximately 25 minutes away by car. Smaller communities are reached by secondary roads. The area has street lighting, infrastructure and well-maintained homes. The nearby Koral Tabak nature areas and Sint-Jorisbaai offer opportunities for family walks, dog walking, hikes to native caves and mountain biking. Sint-Jorisbaai is also a place for kitesurfing and windsurfing in the bay’s shallow water. The Catharina Gardens area offers views of the Caribbean Sea and northern coastline, Sint-Jorisbaai and Tafelberg. Sunrises can be seen over the sea or the hills of Koral Tabak, and the outline of Bonaire is visible on clear days. East-side attractions include the ChiChi Shop and Serena Art factory, the aloe vera plantation and shop, and the ostrich farm and restaurant. Mangusa Hypermarkt, schools and pharmacies are also nearby.