Residential Villa for Sale in No 12 Lomas Del Paraiso, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Custom Estate Home in Atenas Now for Sale September 15, 2011

Fantastic House Fantastic price ($75M below market due to move) built to American Standards, many extras. See to appreciate! This two (2) year old custom home is located in Atenas with the best climate in the world according to "National Geographic." Located adjacent to a National Forest you can enjoy the wildlife, including toucans, hummingbirds, butterflies and the occasional sloth or troop of monkeys. This secure, gated development is situated two km. from central Atenas, but feels like it is in the countryside. It is just a 20 minute drive to the San Jose airport, 15 minutes from Escazu on the new hiway, and an 45 minutes or so, from the Pacific.

The property is 8913.59 square meters (2.2 acres). Built to American building standards, this house is truly a home with all the amenities you could want.

The main house has an attached two vehicle carport, 2 large bedroom suites (or a master and an office), and an open floor plan with vaulted tropical hardwood ceilings. The bedrooms have huge walk-in closets with attic access in the master for storage. The master bath includes two vessel sinks with mirrors, storage closets, make-up vanity, soaking tub and outside garden shower. The master bedroom is oversized to fit a lounging/reading area. The kitchen is truly gourmet with a 11 foot long by 4 foot wide island, top of the line Brazilian granite including backsplshes, deep-heavy gauge metal sink with European faucet and sprayer, built in convection oven, five burner top of the line gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, custom pull-out cedro (ceder) cabinetry, and the "piece de resistance" commercial sized separate wall refrigerator and freezer.

The guest house has two bedrooms, one bath, sitting area, and kitchenette with bar fridge and microwave. A bodega (storage building) on the backside of the guest house has a stack washer & dryer with ample storage space and shelving for all your tools and gardening needs. In 2010, an additional large bodega (10x 16) has been added for additional storage and tool shelving.

There are three "on demand" hot water heaters, top of the line tropical indoor-outdoor fans in every room, front-loading washer and dryer in the main house laundry room (which has a folding counter and double sink). The huge walk-in pantry off the kitchen is lined with teak shelving for all of your storage needs. There is even a built-in wall safe. All the windows are low maintenance aluminum with screens.

In 2010, A gas hot water system, dryer, and range was added. This provides gas efficiency with an electrical backup systems for hot water, which is not available in most homes in Costa Rica. The house has also been re-wired to conform to american building standards.

The wrap around patio allows for optimal views of the adjacent preserve, mountains and canyon. The huge patio invites you to tropical outdoor living and entertaining. Part of the patio has been screened-in to allow outdoor dining. Or, have your morning coffee ouside your master bedroom on the your patio and enjoy a magnificiant view of the mountains.

The "spool" (bigger than a spa/smaller than a pool) is 3m. by 3m. with solar heating, jets, salt system, negative edge and a monkey fountain statue.

Fully landscaped grounds including automatic underground sprinkler system, lighting and beautiful flowers and plants.

There is a complete Security system including permiter laserbeam security and gated entry with phone line communication and is located in a very secure area.

Some furnature (king sized bed, bamboo dining set, etc.) and a 2006 Honda
CRV are also available to be negiotiated into the price.

The salses price is firm,as the property is priced over $75,000 below market value and comparable home prices and the Owners are building another property in Atenas. Owners are also willing to lease the property after sale for 6 to 12 months. Price is subject to negoiation and financing might be available with sufficient down payment.

If you are looking for a custom, turn-key private estate, ready to move-in then you have found it... We love this house and so will you!

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