Nature Reserve in Ojochal, Osa/Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Unique 200 Ha Property + Optional 5 Ha Spectacular Homesite

Unique Main property for sale.

Beautiful small home, for sale by owner.
Currently run as a private nature preserve. Parque Marino Ballena, with some of the finest beaches in Costa Rica is a mere 15 minutes drive away over municipal all weather roadways. The property offers awesome views of the ocean from Parque Marino Ballena to the Osa peninsula, including Cano Island. It also has spectacular views of its mountains which are well forested all the way to the ridge line with both primary & long established secondary growth. No ugly scars!

Fully titled, secluded & tranquil 197 hectare finca, including primary rain forest and the source of an important river plus other springs. Truly amazing wildlife as it has been protected for nearly 15 years. The bird List exceeds 200 species (birded off the balcony or roads round the house) with 22 species of humming birds coming to the feeders. Howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, sloths & morpho butterflies are regularly seen, to name but a few.

The property runs from approximately 400' above sea level to 3,000' at the ridge line ( all well above Tsunami level)
The major home sites being located at 900' & above.
No passing traffic!

It would be very suitable for purchase as a wonderful site for an exclusive eco hotel or wildlife lodge or a truly stunning owner occupied haven.

It also offers the possibility of development. There are 13 naturally existing, prime, sea view sites for luxury, secluded, houses on large plots within a gated ere are also 3/4 more modest river frontage & forest view sites. More development would be possible for smaller lots.

An established water concession already exists for the private water supply from a prolific mountain spring with a well constructed, adaptable, high quality, water supply system already in place.

One kilometer of long established, all weather, roadways with good drainage systems already exist within the property as do several nature trails.

MINAE aproval for 160Ha of forestry protection applied for.

There is a modern 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house with all facilities,including a large & secure bodega & dry room, which has been built to stringent earthquake standards under advice from a German engineer. Construction details available.

The house is surrounded by a mature naturalistic garden containing many interesting shrubs & trees, including numerous cultivars of Hibiscus, palms and orchids. The house has been surrounded with highly perfumed plants to give a pleasing ambiance. The garden has also been planted with many varieties of productive fruit trees including Rollinia, Manzana de Agua, Mango, Papaya, Jack fruit, Sapote, Ramboutan (lychee), mandarina, bananas, Star Fruit (carambola) and pineapples. There is a series of ornamental ponds & a naturalistic swimming pool.

Large, traditional, guard/worker's house at the entrance + footprints for two other dwellings on possible smaller homesites.

The river, which is abundant all year round, has many waterfalls, swimming holes and springs. There is also a smaller secondary stream.


Electricity supply is on the property as is internet connection.

This wonderful property, which has to be seen to appreciate its unique position, beauty & tranquility, is for sale as a whole at an asking price of $2,000,000.00

Division would be considered in accordance with the natural terrain. There are several options and the possibility to accommodate a purchaser's wishes where feasible.

The adjoining second property is a 5 Hectare private and secluded home site with stunning ocean & mountain views and a river frontage. It has many mature trees & extensive plantings of native hardwoods, shrubs & fruit trees with developed nature trails, waterfalls and an all weather road. It is 15 minutes from the beaches and the highway over long established all weather is at the head of the valley so there is no passing traffic. Water supply and electricity at the homesite. Available separately at an asking price of US$1,000,000 or could be included with main property at a price to be negotiated.

These properties are unique in that they have not been subjected to "developement" and are the last two large, unscathed pieces of real estate in this highly sought after area. Both have many huge old trees within their boundaries some of which would support "Tree Towers", the terrain would also lend itself to the installation of canopy walkways or zip lines as part of an eco-friendly tourist site.
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