Oceanfront views. World-class diving along the world’s second largest coral reef. Afternoon golf, nature strolls, quiet pool laps. And an exciting new city that’s just emerging. Now is the chance to own a slice of tropical paradise and get in on the foundation of “the city of the future” on the Caribbean island of Roatan.

Pristine Heights is a high-end development slated for completion in 2025 on Roatan, a Caribbean island and the largest of the Bay Islands. Because it’s nestled on the southwestern side of the Caribbean, the island remains outside the hurricane belt. Texans can reserve their one- two- or three-bedroom condo or two-story top-floor penthouse in this secure residential community limited to 85 homes, and their ownership also affords them the opportunity for membership in the neighboring Pristine Bay resort, located steps away. The resort features fine dining, a private beach, an 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye, dive shop, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and more.

Designed for beauty and sustainability by award-winning Lane Pettigrew Architects, the homes offer luxuriously modern Caribbean living starting in the $400,000s. Pristine Heights offers clean, green, and future-forward designs, such as harnessing cross ventilation for an abundance of fresh air as well as expertly spaced open living areas to create a seamless “indoor-to-outdoor” lifestyle. Each home features plentiful natural light while maintaining privacy. The development is sited on the naturally elevated topography to maximize views, with 95% of the units having a sea view.

The Pristine Heights building and grounds show an embrace of the island’s natural environment. The lush surroundings are complemented by living green walls and roofs and a terraced botanical park, where each terrace has different varieties of indigenous tropical plants and fruits.The building focuses on sustainability, with the use of eco-friendly materials, discreet use of solar panels, recycling and utilization of greywater for landscaping. In the main entrance, a 30+ foot waterfall adjacent to the atrium organically maintains ambient temperatures in the immediate property. At night it’s lit up with beautiful shades of blue, paying homage to the nearby Caribbean sea.

The island has so far been relatively undiscovered, said real estate broker Kris McAulay, who is coordinating sales for the group. It’s an opportunity to get in on a tropical lifestyle that hasn’t become crowded or unaffordable, she said.

Roatan’s location is ideal for Texans, with non-stop 3-hour flights from Dallas and Houston (as well as Atlanta and Miami). Pristine Heights is only a 20-minute drive from the international airport. The development is going to be the cornerstone of the new “city of the future” conceived and powered by economic development company, Próspera. An ambitious group of entrepreneurs who banded together behind a shared philosophy of growth and innovation, Próspera is a new governance platform in which modern cities can be built via special economic zones worldwide. Prospera’s city in Roatan is in one of these zones, known as a ZEDE (Zones for Economic Development and Employment).

With extremely low tax rates and no bureaucratic red tape, it is the perfect place for those eager for the freedom to innovate, work, play and relax.

Pre-sales for Pristine Heights homes are starting now, and special benefits are available to those who get in early. Texans can pick their residence and the view they desire. As a first or second home, this location is perfect for retirement, a place for getaways, or starting an exciting new chapter in life.