Luxury Mountain Home for Sale Escazu: Unique Mid-Century Mountain Property with Unlimited Possibilities
Escazú, Escazú, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
Basic Listing Information
- Price
- $1,400,000
- Listing ID
- RS2300916
- Property Type
- Villa
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Status
- Active
- Images
- 41
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,100.00 m² (44,131.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 1,582.00 m² (17,028.44 sq ft)
Casa Amelia is much more than an oasis. Casa Amelia is a one of a kind mountain home. This stunning property hidden in the hills of Escazú, C.R has it all, mountain views, city views and a large magical garden overlooks all of San Jose while being just minutes from all the necessities as well as luxury shopping malls.
Details
- Roof Type
- Metal, Other
- Number of Bedrooms
- 7
- Number of Full Bathrooms
- 7
- Number of Stories
- 2
- Total Living Area
- 1,582.00 m² (17,028.44 sq ft)
- Total Area under Roof
- 1,582.00 m² (17,028.44 sq ft)
- Total Lot Size
- 4,100.00 m² (44,131.86 sq ft)
- Floor Type
- Stone, Terrazzo, Tile, Wood
- Construction Status
- Completed, Renovated
- Construction Type Comment
- The entire property is surrounded by thick greenery which provides safety and privacy. The handsome wooden entrance gate is electronically controlled.
- Year Built
- 1997
- Year Remodelled
- 1999
- Additional Rooms
- Bonus Room, Den/Office/Library, Foyer, Other
- Additional Rooms Comment
- The vast woodworking shop measures 72 meters, with adjoined wood storage of 133 meters. This large area could be converted into a gym, separate living quarters ; the possibilities are endless.
Front and backyards with garden sheds are meticulously landscaped with a large variety of mature native specimens including eucalyptus trees, whistling bamboo, and exotic flowers.
Fine wood and metal craftsmanship throughout the home, displays exceptional taste and elegance.
- Air Condition
- No
- Furnished
- No
- Pool
- No
- Jacuzzi
- No
- Parking Type
- Attached Garage, Parking Lot
- Number of Parking Spaces
- 12
- Master Bath Information
- There is a wonderful view from the master room
- Bedroom Information
- Grand master bedroom offers sweeping tropical and city views, and spacious living area.
- Internet Types
- Cable Internet
- Television
- No
Geography
- Location
- Escazú, Escazú, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
- Country
- Costa Rica
- State
- San José
- County
- Escazú
- District
- Escazú
- City/Town
- Escazú
- Location Type
- Mountain
- Geographic Type
- Rain Forest
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Valley View
Features
- Interior Features Included
- Fireplace, High Ceilings, Laundry Room, Multiple Master Suites, Natural Wood Finishing, Separate Dining Room, Separate Living and Family Rooms, Sliding Glass Doors, Storage Room, Wine Cellar
- Exterior Features Included
- Balcony, Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Garden, Garden House, Outside Seating-Area, Patio, Workshop
- Amenities Included
- Other
- Amenities Included Comment
- Three outdoor seating areas include: covered kitchen porch and open verandah, two large, covered verandas upstairs, Outdoor grilling area and covered dining porches.
Infrastructure
- Street Access Type
- Unpaved Road
- Type of Water
- City Water
- Type of Sewer
- Septic
- Type of Internet
- Cable Internet
- Type of Television
- Cable Television
- Type of Electricity
- Public
- Telephone Available
- Yes
Financial/Legal
- Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area
- $884.96/m2 ($82.22/sqft)
- Price per Total Area Under Roof
- $884.96/m2 ($82.22/sqft)
- Price per Square Meter
- $341.46/m2 ($31.72/sqft)
- List Price
- $1,400,000
- Ownership Type
- Personal
More about this property
Built in 1959, Amelia's home was renovated 1997-1999 to the highest standards of anti-seismic construction. In true Mediterranean revivalist style, the house, with architectural flourishes throughout, stands the test of time
Approximately 1582 square meters/ 17,028 square feet.
The home includes:
Front door entry adjacent to garden with a foyer leading to living and dining rooms.
5 bedrooms each with private bathroom and storage
A 6th large housekeeper’s bedroom with completed bathroom.
A large space upstairs above the garage presently serving as Emily’s art.
studio very privet and with a view to the garden.
There is also a room with a view to the backyard that could be a bedroom or an office and has its own bathroom.
5 hewn stone fireplaces
Guest bathroom
Outdoor grilling area and covered dining porches
Laundry room with floor to ceiling storage.
Garage for more than12 cars (Covered two-car garage with separate house and workshop entrances).
Parking area for visitors flanked on all sides by landscaping; front driveway holds 8–12 cars; a gate below allows for
overflow festivity parking
A large rustic kitchen including pizza oven (with fireplace) makes cooking a delight for home and professional chefs; additionally, there is an outdoor cellar space accessible from the backyard
Grand master bedroom offers sweeping tropical and city views, and spacious living area. It has a private balcony and an area with a large living room, for even more privacy. Large walk-in closet and full bathroom.
The entire property is surrounded by greenery for your safety and privacy, the entrance is a wooden electric gate.
Excellent climate, with an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level.
Temperatures range from 60° to 80° F, usually 70° F, with gorgeous exotic birds and butterflies.
This amazing climate combined with the abundance of glass, wood and tropical foliage makes this home the penultimate of indoor-outdoor living.
Both front and backyards are meticulously planted with native flora yet have plenty of room for outdoor activities such as basketball in the front courtyard or lawn parties and games in the back and side yards.
Convenient, central location offers a spectacular mountain setting for walking, hiking and biking.
