Location: Escazu, (close to all facilities yet quietly nestled in the hills of Escazu) Size: Total 7.900 m2 of land with dramatic views of all of San Jose.
Two primary residences with approximately 800 m2 or 8600 square feet of construction.
Province: San José Features: Two main houses, guest house and storage bodega.
First main house: ground floor: entrance, guest toilet, living / dining room with fire place and terrace, kitchen . Second floor: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; main bedroom with huge balcony.
Second main house: ground floor: living / dining room with terrace, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (complete guest suite). Second floor: living / office space with fire place, huge balcony, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (now in use as office and gym).
Separate guest house: living area with kitchenette, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
Separate storage unit which could be converted in another guest house with ½ bathroom.
Total: 5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 7 bedrooms.
Price: $1,350,000
Status: Active
Full Description:
SANTA BARBARA COLONIAL ESTATE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF ESCAZU In all of Costa Rica, there are few properties that offer truly magnificent views of San Jose and the expanse of her cities, suburbs, volcanoes and mountains. In the hills of Escazu, one such property stands above the rest. Hidden from view, exists an enchanting mountainside estate home that seems to have been taken from the pages of fairy tales. Grand Santa Barbara colonial architecture with graceful lines and expansive balconies beckons you to extraordinary living. The exterior walls of these magnificent homes are covered in a rich green ivy, blending the structures with nature, adding living charm and natural beauty to these stunning homes. The views offered from this one of a kind mountainside estate will take your breath away and leave you spellbound to make this property your own. By day, enjoy the views of several volcanoes and the entire Central Valley. By night, be amazed by the spectacular views of a dazzling cityscape draped in glittering, shimmering lights. From this luxury mountain perch, see the world below as few have ever seen. Views like these inspire in an instant. Watch displays of fireworks aglow in distant towns or watch a storm roll over the mountains and settle in the valley below. Witness natural and manmade beauty as it unfolds across the panorama. Be amazed. Nestled in a truly private park setting at the end of a private road, this property features nearly 8,000 meters/2 acres of beautifully landscaped terrain located within five minutes to downtown Escazu and the cosmopolitan treasures of this exclusive area, dubbed the “Beverly Hills of Costa Rica”. The Homes: Main House: The main house greets you as you scale the dramatic private driveway. Enter the home through a beautiful hand-painted entrance and follow the hallway to a beautiful living room with hand detailed fireplace, wrought iron chandeliers, almond floors, custom draperies and truly stunning views of the Central Valley below. Adjacent to the living room, the dining room sites on a raised platform and affords views of the mountains and the lights of the city. Few dining rooms offer views as mesmerizing as these. A spacious kitchen is found adjoining the dining room. This grand kitchen offers ample storage and cabinet space, with granite counters, and granite floors to match! Pay attention to the details in this kitchen…under cabinet lighting, hand painted details on the custom stove hood and stained glass details on the windows. Follow the stairs to the second level to discover 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is spacious with 18 foot vaulted ceilings, Italian silk draperies and a private balcony with miraculous views of the valley below. The huge master bathroom offers a tub, walk-in shower, separate toilet and bidet area and 2 separate sink areas. Both bedrooms offer large walk in closets. Guest House: The second house is currently used as luxury guest suite and offices with home gym. Enter the guest suite through stunning decorative wrought iron doors to discover a spacious living and dining area with separate library area with a breathtaking terrace overlooking the entire Central Valley. Marble floors, lead you to a master bedroom with built-in closets, hand forged wrought iron lighting, and a full marble bathroom with rare teak wood accents. The second floor of this house, accessible from 2 outside stairways, enter to find a huge living and office space with marble floors, massive fireplace, embossed velvet draperies, large saltwater aquarium, and hand carved wood furnishings unmatched in quality and design. Gothic arched ceilings, painted like an Italian cathedral will amaze and inspire you. The center of this stunning room is embellished with an 11’ x 16’ fresco painting of Saint Francis that will leave you breathless. (This painting was completed by a team of local artists renowned for their restoration of the grand Teatro Nacional (National Theatre) in San Jose. If you can take your eyes from the painting, you will discover sweeping views of the entire central valley and a balcony that spans the entire length of the building. Step from the grand front room to a hallway that leads to another room with vaulted ceilings and stunning hand carved furnishings. This room has a private entrance and balcony with lush green mountain views. A full bathroom with marble floors, marble sink and teak accents adjoins the hallway that connects to another room, currently used as a home gym. This rooms is adorned with a beautiful rotunda domed ceiling, hand painted with blue skies and doves in flight. A full wet bar with marble counters is hidden inside some of the most beautiful woodwork you will see in Costa Rica. Caretaker/Guest House #2 Below the main houses you will find a separate guest house with bedroom and built-in closets, living/dining space with kitchenette, and a full bathroom with marble sink and teak/tile shower. This small home is finely appointed with wrought iron details, iron chandeliers and custom draperies. Storage Bodega: Alongside the guest house is a separate storage building, which could easily be converted into another guest house. Behind this storage building is a separate toilet and work area for employees. General Details: All houses are wired for high speed internet and are connected with a professional office PBX telephone system with international internet telephone lines and local lines. This property has been built with the finest, highest quality materials including Italian marble, Brazilian granite, almond wood floors and beams, hand painted details, world-class wood furnishings, built in sound and entertainment systems, lovely landscaped gardens and lawns and a complete back-up electrical generator. There are few homes that offer this level of quality, complete privacy and the unmatched views of San Jose and the mountains. This home is truly exceptional. There is nothing else quite like it. Private luxury estate living in a quiet Escazu mountain setting in the most popular and expensive real estate market in all of Costa Rica. It must be said that however grand the home may be, it is also a comfortable and cozy family home, offering a remarkable, secure residence for families large and small. Quite simply, there is no other house on the market with the ambiance and charm of this dream home. This property would also make a great B&B or boutique hotel with the exclusivity of the Four Seasons. This home is offered at a no-nonsense bargain price…well below replacement value. Lots of this size alone are selling in Escazu for more than $1 Million! This entire estate is an incredible value…and will dramatically increase in value after the financial crisis turns around! Call Us Now to schedule an appointment to see this Dream Home!
