Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
This four-bedroom house sits along the Pacific Coastline in the upscale beach town of the exceptional Las Catalinas community, enjoys jaw dropping ocean views and has been famously featured on HGTV. Decorated in a tasteful California beach vibe, it is truly one of the most stylish ocean view homes on the market today.
Meaning House of the Sun in Spanish, Villa del Sol does not disappoint. As you enter the home, you immediately notice the bright open spaces that have invited the outdoors in. The main floor has an open concept where the kitchen, dining, and living area unite for the ultimate in entertaining. The chef’s kitchen features sleek black granite countertops, which are a perfect contrast to the white custom cabinets, and are complemented beautifully by the silky greys of the marble backsplash. The commercial grade gas stove, double ovens, built in wine fridge, ample cabinet space, and abundant prep areas make this kitchen a one-of a-kind for cuisine lovers. There is also a large island, with seating for four, so that you are always with your loved ones in more intimate settings. This island sits underneath transitional pendent lights, giving this area a timeless look. The kitchen opens into the dining area, which formally seats 12 people and which, in turn opens up to the fashionable living room. These areas are truly impressive, boasting 20-foot ceilings, magnificent chandelier lighting, and impressive detailed ceilings. Best of all, this space has a series of sliding glass doors that open seamlessly to the covered outdoor grilling and entertaining area, a poolside lounge, and beautiful infinity edge pool with dramatic ocean views. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Villa del Sol also has dueling principle bedrooms. From each of these bedrooms, you can wake up every morning to the blues of the Pacific Ocean, the islands therein, and the sprawling beach town below. You can enjoy these views from your bed, from the indoor sitting area, or through sliding glass doors from your own, private veranda. The first principal bathroom is an exceptional space that will make you feel pampered like never before. It features his-and-her water closets, striking marble tiles, a deluxe rain shower, and a stand-alone soaker tub situated under a glamorous chandelier in front a lovely ocean view window. The second principal bathroom has a rain shower and natural stone throughout; dual vanities, and impressive views of the Pacific Ocean from the shower. The fourth bedroom serves as a magical kids’ overflow room or bedroom for larger families, featuring two twin-over-king bunk beds, built-in reading lights, and an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in rain shower with full-sized doors that can be opened to the private shower garden and ocean breezes. This home also features a two-car garage and a roof top deck that is perfect for taking coffee with the diving pelicans or having drinks with the sunset. Las Catalinas is a highly sought after community for those seeking luxury and custom made finishes. Las Catalinas also values health and outdoor living. This walkable city has an excellent beach club with three pools (including a lap pool), an indoor gym with high-end equipment, and a restaurant serving fresh dishes from locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and seafood. There are also miles of hiking and biking trails for you and your guests to enjoy, with excellent ocean-view vantage points along the way. In fact, Las Catalinas has pledged to keep approximately 80% of its 1,200-acre development as protected green space so that its residents will always be able to simply walk out the door into Mother Nature. In the town center, which is walkable from this home, there are no shortage of exquisite yet beach causal dining options. There is also a high-end deli and grocery store serving fresh meals, an enchanting wine cellar that hosts group tastings, several high-end boutique clothing and furniture shops, beauty salons, a fun outdoor gym with fitness equipment made from natural surroundings, yoga pavilions, bicycle shops, and ice cream shops. Las Catalinas regularly features events, including triathlons, movie nights, and festivals. Las Catalinas is only a 10-minute drive to the new Flamingo Marina, and a 15-minute drive to the private schools of La Paz and the Costa Rica International Academy (“CRIA”). Finally, Las Catalinas is a 45-minute drive from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica.
