Spacious Country Home with Fertile Land and a Large Fruit Orchard

Spacious Country Home with Fertile Land and a Large Fruit Orchard

Located at the top of the ridge on a spacious open area this large country home gets a strong breeze from the surrounding Talamanca Mountains. Built by a United States contractor to be used as his personal home, the structural integrity of the construction is very solid. The 5,387 sqft two-story home, has large, open living spaces with many windows that allow in natural light and fresh mountain breezes. Adjacent to the home there is a large, enclosed workshop with a storage bodega for tools and a 6 car covered carport across the way.

The first floor of the home flows into a large open living space furnished with swinging chairs. This room includes plenty of space to add some game tables or comfortable sitting nooks that look out into the gardens surrounding the home. There are three downstairs bedrooms, each with its own shower, bathroom, and sink. Directly across from the main entrance, stairs lead up to the second floor.

Once on the second floor, you find yourself in another large room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The top floor includes a full kitchen, dining area, the master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and four balconies that overlook separate areas of the property. One of the balcony areas has been converted into an enclosed bedroom with spectacular views of the valley. It is not far-fetched to convert any of the other balconies into extra bedrooms if desired. The kitchen is open with large amounts of custom-built cabinets, perfect for hosting large groups and get togethers.

Fertile Land Planted with Tropical Fruit Trees on Almost 3 Acres

A large portion of the property is planted with trees, exotic flowers, and ornamental cactus. No matter what time of year it is, there are trees bearing fruit, providing a year-round organic bounty of healthy food. While touring the grounds of this country home, we were given a bucket filled with avocados, a bag of sweet lemons, a bag of mandarinas (juicy local lemons), a giant guanabana, and there was plenty more ready for the pickings! The land is extremely fertile and the cool mountain climate seemed to provide the perfect combination for a bountiful harvest. Located just behind the workspace and several enclosed coops used for raising chickens, geese, and ducks. This property is ideal for those looking for an affordable, move in ready home to live a healthy lifestyle in Costa Rica.

The home, work shop, and carport are sturdily built with plenty of room to expand. Depending on your needs, you can add a guest home, rental cabins, a pool, a modern green house, horse stables, and a wide variety of entertainment options for you and your guests. This property can easily be converted into a hostel, a bed and breakfast, a youth summer camp, a skilled nursing home, an artists sanctuary, or maintained as a personal country home.

Coveniently Located Close to the Local Bus Route and Twenty Minutes from Affordable Shopping in San Isidro

A public bus runs to the town of Angostura several times a day, but it is an easy 20-minute drive from the center of San Isidro. The local airport offers two flight a day through SANSA to San Jose Internationational Airport making the trip convenient and quick. In San Isidro, you can do all of your major shopping and take care of most of your needs. There is affordable shopping, banking, movie theater, many different grocery stores, and the largest farmers market in the region (held on Thursdays). You can also find a hospital, private clinics, dentists and many different pharmacies.

San Isidro is the largest city in Southern Costa Rica and it is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in true Costa Rican culture. Here you can enjoy local arts and activities such as concerts, holiday parades, and festivals. The cost of living here is affordable and it is a wholesome country lifestyle that is enjoyed by native Costa Ricans and expats. This country home is listed at a great price and provides a wonderful canvas for your personal touch.