San Antonio de Escazu: DESIGNER CONTEMPORARY HOME PLUS guesthouse

1 San Antonio de Escazu

675.000,00 $

500,00 sq. m.

5,00

The estate is located at the majestic foot of Pico Blanco in the well established residential neighborhood of Bario El Carmen, San Antonio de Escazu. Surrounded by lush mountains and spectacular central valley views…perfect climate with gentle sunshine during the day and delicious breezes at night…this home offers the best of both worlds…a short 7 minute drive to all of the shopping/entertainment of downtown escazu…yet a world away from the traffic, noise and continuous construction.
This very private property provides mature landscaping on fully manicured rolling hills…the home itself is a bold combination of contemporary sleek lines…soaring ceilings…open loft-like floorplan…and rustic accents through the use of various stonework…
Redesigned to be used as either an eclectic NY style boutique guesthouse…or a fabulous home to enjoy and entertain in…each of the 4 individual suites have their own specific interior design theme offering distinctly unique ambiances…
Originally designed by one of Costa Rica’s premier architects, Victor Canas, in 1978…Totally renovated/remodeled/redesigned in 2008 by current owner.


THE BASICS:

Construction dimensions: 500 sq. mts. aprx.

Land dimensions: 1550 sq. mts. aprx.

Structure: concrete block reinforced with iron rebar and poured concrete

Electric: upgraded 2008

Plumbing: upgraded 2008

Sewage: 2 septic tank systems

Water: Public water (AYA) and a fresh water well on premise (limitless water)

Security: new high voltage electric fence w/ sound alarm and 48 hour battery

backup system

Hot Water: 3 separate tanks (2 instantaneous and 1 – 40 gallon )

Sprinklers: yes

Pool: inground 25’ round pool trimmed in slate and caliza stone

Lighting: halogen recessed throughout…all on dimmers

Flooring: Terrazzo, natural wood, poured cement, various stonework

Walls: hand sanded plaster over concrete …freshly painted inside & out

garage: parking for 5-6 cars…2 spaces covered


offered for sale: $675,000 taxes /$600 annually : utilities/$175 month aprx.

offered for rent: $6500 monthly / $500 per night *3 night minimum (sleeps 8+)

*includes high speed internet / 4 cable tv’s / landline phones / vonage lines





THE HOUSE:


consists of aproximately 5000 sq. ft of fully renovated living space…11 levels in the MAIN house create a unique & visually stimulating floorplan…3 designer suites PLUS guesthouse… spectacular open and airy loft-like central living/socializing space with soaring ceilings…state of the art dream kitchen…split level livingroom…dining room…guest bath…private garden with waterfall…large main garden with inground pool…laundry room and maids quarters.


KITCHEN:


ge profile stainless steel appliance package includes:

double door refrigerator with indoor water/icemaker

dishwasher

trash compactor

5 burner gas cooktop

double oven with convection

full size microwave


custom woodwork black cabinets offer over 50 linear feet of storage space

central woodblock island with 5 burner semi-commercial gas stove cooktop

black and natural terrazzo stone flooring in alternating diamond pattern


LIVING/DINING AREA:


new black wood wainscotting ceilings with exposed beams

terrazzo floors (black & white)

recessed lighting on dimmers

oversized wood trimmed glass windows/doors

split levels

guest bath includes custom built-in stainless steel sink with glass cascade faucet

rock garden with glass block walls

spiral stairwell leading to master suite


MASTER SUITE: (#1)


clean crisp white design with black accents

hardwood floors throughout in high gloss white finish

wall to wall closet

mezzanine area overlooking livingrooms

split levels

spectacular city and mountain views day and night

16 windows creating a ‘treehouse’ effect

masterbath is a combination of mirror mosaic and petite black river rock








THE ZEN SUITE (#2)


a relaxing ambiance in colors of pale willow green and deep dark woods

cathedral natural wood ceilings with bamboo trim

natural light skylight

stunning ‘indoor/outdoor’ bathroom design with natural foliage

custom bamboo furniture with double ‘wave’ sinks and satin stainless steel finish wall faucets

sunk-in shower with rain shower head and handheld shower handle

petite natural color river rock throughout

separate seating lounge with white pebble floor


THE ‘APARTMENT’ (3)


a sleek design incorporating the cool colors of black&white with silver/ pale blue

bedroom & lounge have custom iron french doors leading to separate garden area

high cathedral wood ceilings with recessed lighting

black parque hexagon wood floors

lounge is furnished in lux/modern scandanavian style with convertible suede sofa bed

bathroom consists of glass block walls and mosaic mirror shelving

hammered silver double sinks recessed in custom full length wood vanity with glass block detail

stainless steel wall faucets


THE GUESTHOUSE (4)


a private retreat situated at the far corner of the property with a morroccan design theme…

jewel tones and soft silks combine with caliza stone and iron accents

fully enclosed with iron custom oversized french doors enabling an open air suite if so desired

ample 400 gallon caliza stone freeform soak tub

black iron delta plumbing fixures including rainshower head, handheld shower head and sink faucet