A large lagoon-front land for sale

Private land

May 1

An extensive development land for sale along the North-Western coast near Kalpitiya

For sale - Guide price on application

Land extent - 16 acres (2,560 perches)
Wide and expansive water-frontage
Option to split and purchase
Flat topography - suited for development
Reference - 218

Overview

An expansive waterfront land positioned along the eastern shores of the Puttalam Lagoon, offering a rare stretch of wide frontage and open water views. The terrain is largely flat, gently cascading towards the lagoon, making it well-suited for development.

The owners are open to subdividing the land into plots of approximately 5 acres, providing flexibility for phased acquisition or smaller-scale investment.

Set within a landscape predominantly characterised by agro-plantations, the property also lends itself to an estate-style concept - combining agricultural use with low-density hospitality or retreat-led development.

Given its direct lagoon frontage and proximity - approximately one hour - to Wilpattu National Park, the property presents potential for a thoughtfully conceived hospitality or nature-led project.

Puttalam sits along Sri Lanka’s North-Western coastline, centred around its vast lagoon system and a series of sheltered bays, and has long remained relatively under the radar compared to the island’s more established coastal regions.
In recent years, however, the area has begun to draw greater attention - driven in part by the rise of Kalpitiya as a kite-surfing destination, known for its consistent winds and wide, open beaches, as well as its proximity to Wilpattu National Park.
The property is located approximately 30 minutes north of Puttalam town, within the rural village of Wanathavilluwa - an area characterised by scattered agro-plantations and a largely undeveloped landscape.
Access to the Southern Expressway is via Chilaw along the Puttalam-Colombo main highway, passing through Negombo and the international airport, and placing Colombo within approximately a four-hour drive.
There are currently no established utility connections in place, and new owners should anticipate a degree of upfront work and investment to extend electricity and water supply to the site.
Access is via a concrete road, which connects easily to Wanathavilluwa town and continues south towards Puttalam, linking onward to the Colombo-Mannar Road and the Southern Expressway towards Colombo.
With direct road access and a largely flat, open landscape that gently falls towards the lagoon, the land presents clear potential for development. Combined with growing interest in the wider Kalpitiya and Puttalam region, the site would be well suited to a thoughtfully planned hospitality project, nature-led retreat, or agro-plantation estate.
The immediate surroundings are largely agricultural, with plantations and open land defining the area. Two of the region’s notable attractions - Kalpitiya Beach and Wilpattu National Park - are each accessible within approximately a 1 hour 30 minute drive.