Hills of Portalon "Breathtaking View" Estate

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It’s all about The View! This is the most outstanding feature of the home and property. At 1400 feet above sea level, you can see the Osa Peninsula on the left, then the coastline leading to Manuel Antonio National Park on the right. Epic sunsets light up the evening sky with rich golden colors. Details of the surf, sandy beaches and the river delta can be seen at this elevation. The home is located on 3.8 acres, in the prestigious “Hills of Portalon” community, 8 minutes off the Costanera highway, situated between Quepos (20 min), Dominical (10 min) and Uvita (25 min). Capuchin monkeys, 3-toed sloths, toucans, scarlet macaws, hummingbirds and parrots can be seen, up close, in this natural habitat. You will be serenaded by their calls. You can also perfect your flower arrangement skills with hundreds of flowering plants throughout the property. A private stream runs through the property as well. Overall: • Professionally designed, decorated and furnished • Large pin-pivot front door • 3 large, elegant bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms and full wall sliding doors and private terrace access to the outdoor living space, pool and beyond • Fully screened, precision-engineered tinted glass doors and windows • Electric Canet blinds • Fanmation fans- 4x 84 inch, 1x 56”, and 1x 102” teak fan • AC in all bedrooms, with plumbed-in AC ready in great room if desired • Large, solid cedar walk-in closets in all bedrooms • Extensive natural stone, marble and granite in bathrooms • Stunning large teak root slab wall decorations, Imported Bali headboard (master), Bali stone carving wall hanging, custom laser designed screen covers and wall decorations • Decorative Onyx and granite sinks • Outdoor shower, and outdoor Bali style tub enhances your Costa Rican living experience Open Kitchen and Great room: • High end-Frigidaire Professional line appliances • Imported hand crafted glass backsplash • Imported cast-iron Kohler farmers sink • Large, unique patterned, jagged edged, quartz kitchen island with waterfall • 65” Samsung smart TV • Large, comfortable and plush cream colored sectional sofas with bright colorful throw cushions • Unique wood and glass coffee table Patio and Pool Area: • Large patio area for entertaining and watching magnificent sunsets • Infinity pool with perimeter ledge and imported Bali emerald stone tiles • Castelle outdoor furniture (table/chairs, couch, lounge chairs, etc.), seating for 12+ people • Built in BBQ/Entertainment station with imported Lynx stainless steel bbq, stone sink and 57 bottle wine cooler Other Key Notes: • Plenty of area to add an additional house on the property, if desired • Electric teak gate at entrance • Laundry room with Samsung 20 kg front load W/D, deep chest freezer and Pantry • Attached 2-car carport • Live in caretaker (small house at top of property entrance) maintains property full-time • Paths with crushed rock meander through gardens and property, for ease of cutting fresh flowers, and enjoying/admiring the professional landscaping • Dozens of fruit trees - bananas, plantains, red bananas, papayas, limes, mangos, guanabana, pineapples and peppers • Wide variety of flowering and fragrance producing plants- Ylang-ylang, red and pink gingers, many varieties of heliconias, cashew nut trees, butterfly bushes, Maui fuchsias, bougainvilleas, various hibiscus, Phoenix palms, lipstick palms, and many more! • Automated irrigation • 2500 liter auxiliary water tank, UV filtration system and roof mounted solar water heater • Due to elevation, this home provides the ideal climate - cooler and fresh, with gentle breezes • Close knit community, many residing full-time, neighborhood watch program. Indoor and Outdoor motion sensing cameras. This special property in paradise is waiting for you! Perfect for full time living, worry free part-time, or a successful rental property. Call today for a virtual or private viewing.