Delightful Mountainside Home Surrounded By Coffee Plantations In The Heredia Mountains Above San Jose
This incredible property is located in the Heredia Mountains 1,500 feet above the capital city of San Jose. It is the perfect place to enjoy beautiful views and a perfect climate cooled by fresh mountain breezes (daytime temperatures approximately 72 degrees year round). There are sweeping views of the city and the western Central Valley – the view at night of the sparkling city lights is especially captivating!
Luxury Home With High End Finishes
One of four executive houses in 6 hectare walled compound, this luxury home was designed by renowned Costa Rican architect, Francisco Rojas, in a Spanish colonial style with subtle Asian finishes – tile roof, exotic woods, high ceilings finished in cana brava, Spanish tile floors, indoor / outdoor gas fireplace / grill and an antique solid copper tub in the master bath.
The home is spacious and features 3 bedrooms and 3½ baths with a separate 1 bedroom and bath casita. There is a large office with built-in desk /cabinets. The Great room has glass doors opening to an incredible 30 meter porch made of rare almond wood floors and solid columns. The porch has gorgeous city and valley views and it is the perfect place for entertaining at sunset. The home is fully furnished with quality and tasteful décor, including antiques and beautiful artwork (furnishing package can be negotiated with owner).
Beautifully Landscaped Property With A Mountain Stream Flowing Below The House
The grounds are gorgeous and filled with flowering plants and fruit trees including bananas, oranges and lemon. There are walking paths throughout the property that lead down to the creek with a large lounge deck that overhangs the stream. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Nicoya Peninsula. There are also endless hiking trails winding throughout the surrounding coffee plantations. Here you can grow, roast and drink your own coffee!
Quiet And Safe Neighborhood Above The City Below The Volcan Barva
Located on a mountain lane near the village of El Roble and only 20 minutes to Juan Santamaria airport. If you are and executive working in the Central Valley, the property is 25 minutes to Amazon, Hewlett Packard and other major employers. For high end shopping, it is 20 minutes to the Mall Palacio de la Flores in Heredia. The property is two wheel drive accessible and there is ample covered parking that can accommodate multiple vehicles.
If you are looking for privacy but want all the conveniences of the capital city at your fingertips, this property is perfect for you. It truly is an incredible place and based on the quality of the home, the asking price is more than fair.