Private Home Near Local Beaches for Sale in Casa Mar Vista, Rio Mar, San Carlos, Panama

Ocean View, Walking Distance to Rio Mar Beaches, Private

Fabulous location and great value in usuable, sustainable land. Lovely, secluded, private & quiet - one of a kind -custom built residencial compound with a separate 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom guest house- all nestled in a valley between two new booming beach areas. Quality throughout. Tons of storage. Short, easy 5 minute walk back down the driveway to Rio Mar Beach. Priced well below recent appraisal of $775,000.

Ideal for large family needing lots of room.


With the wrap around terrace and balcony views, this lovely home overlooks a horizon view of Panama's lush tropical foliage, local mountains of El Valle, and the Pacific Ocean at Rio Mar.

Between the mountains and the ocean, there are panoramic views at all times of the day and evening. Within an hour's drive from Panama City and a short distance from the Pan American highway, it's an ideal private location. Well known for surfing, the gorgeous Rio Mar Beach is very close.

The property, located on 4,019.93 sq. mts.(1 acre) of land, is a 10 minute drive past Coronado where one can find several major grocery stores, hardware stores, wine store, vets, medical care, and various restaurants. Nearby is the small town of San Carlos which also has restaurants, beaches, a fishing fleet, small grocery stores and an emergency medical facility.

The home, built in 2000, is a complete residence on one level with imported tiled floors throughout. Two structures include the 3 BR main house and the 2 BR separate, private guest house. The compound is completely handicapped accessible throughout. Main house encompasses over 520 sq. meters (5,200 sq. ft) of combined interior/exterior living space which includes:

* 2 offices
* 2 - 1/2 guest bathrooms
* Owner's extra large bedroom suite with a built-in window seating area and view of ocean. 2 separate, large, walk-in closets built with teak hardwoods.
* Owner's ensuite bathroom with two double sinks, double walk-in shower, American Standard Jacuzzi bathtub, separate enclosed toilet area - handicapped accessible
* 2 large guest bedrooms in separate, private wing
* guest bedroom complete with private, enclosed bathrooms
* fabulous, huge kitchen with island
* high ceiling in great room for dining and living space
* extensive wrap-around outdoor balcony/terrace built for hammocks and outdoor home theatre
* attached garage with parking for 2 cars
* separate covered carport with parking for 2 cars
* solid Teak hardwood imported from Chitre used entirely for all doors, windows, closets, built-in furniture and storage units.
* selected furnishings included

The master bedroom is large enough for a king-size bed plus extra furniture and loveseat sofa. The private ensuite master bathroom is complete with 2 separate sinks, walk-in double shower, built-in Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub and private toilet. All is tiled and handicapped accessible. There are two separate walk-in closets, constructed from Teak hardwood, along with extra built-in storage for linens and supplies.

The kitchen is a chef's dream that includes all countertops and backsplashes in granite and a central island with a 2nd sink. The kitchen is complete with two separate, undermounted stainless steel sinks with garbage disposals and all stainless steel appliances which include a stove top, free standing oven/stove, built-in dishwasher and two side-by-side refrigerators. All cabinetry is from Teak hardwoods. The enclosed laundry room with washer and gas dryer, storage for supplies, walk-in food pantry and an upright freezer is located a few short steps from the kitchen.

The kitchen overlooks the great-room via a granite topped bar and a pass-through arched window. The great room has enough space for the dining and living room along with 16 ft. high soaring ceilings accented with lighted niches and local pottery.

The open-air balcony/terrace serves as fabulous outdoor entertainment area and includes TV viewing area, Hammocks, two separate sitting areas and a glass-topped outdoor dining table & chairs. Opening the great room to the terrace via sliding glass doors, the two rooms are frequently used together for entertaining.

The "Rancho" (separate, covered entertainment area)is in a combination with a refreshing swimming pool. The Rancho has an abundance of open space with area for 4 hammocks, swings, extra tables, patio furniture, and built-in seating areas.

The separate 2 bedroom guest house over looks the pool area and has a kitchenette and living room, master bedroom with separate bathroom, balcony, 2nd bedroom for twin bunk beds and a private bathroom. The guest house makes a perfect residence for extra long term guests or live in Grandparents. It is also handicapped accessible.

* The property has: back-up generator, two septic tanks, water well, connection to city water, an electric gate, built-in alarm system and a security monitor. All rooms in both the main house and the guest house have separate split-air conditioners. All windows and doors are screened. All rooms including bathrooms, balcony, and rancho have over-head ceiling fans.

* Included is a separate 2 bedroom home for a live-in caretaker which has a complete small kitchen, bathroom, living area and a balcony.

Abundant, tropical landscaping: numerous producing avocado, mango, coconut palm and papaya trees along with bananas, plaintains & lots of citrus trees to include lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. There is the added bonus of extra, usable and accessible land to grow many more types of sustainable plants for local food crops.