Location: Lepanto, Costa Rica
This remarkable property is located on 18 acres, nestled in the wooded hills bordering the Nicoya Gulf. Panoramic views extend for miles in the valleys and hills where no homes or development is seen. There are 4 buildings on the property: a 2-story main house with towering ceilings and an indoor pool, a newly built residential 4-bedroom home with pool, a new cabin of teak wood, and another cabin over a wooden bridge, offeing privacy and serenity. It is located just above the village of Montaña Grande and has all the necessary infrastructure (water, electricity 110/240, internet, telephone, paths, etc.).
Two year-round streams run through the property and one has pools and a small waterfall. There is always a nice, refreshing breeze even on the hottest days.
Despite the quiet location, a school and a bar with restaurant in Montaña Grande are only 3 minutes away by car. The nearest larger shopping facilities in Lepanto and Jicaral can also be reached in 10-15 minutes. In Jicaral there is also a modern hospital, dentists, pharmacies, banks, petrol station, car and motorcycle maintenance and all essentials. The ferry to Playa Naranjo is 25 minutes away, numerous good restaurants and beautiful beaches can be reached in 15 - 30 minutes. The Gulf of Nicoya is just 20 minutes away for snorkeling, fishing, island tours, kayaking and other water sports. The National Park of Curu is 45 minutes away.
The location is perfect as a family compound or hotel/retreat catering to people with a love of nature and tranquility. The design of the main house and cabins are perfect for doing yoga or meditation.
At $10 per meter, it would be a fair price just for the land. This price, however, includes the land, the buildings and the infrastructure making this a great bargain.
The Main House is situated on the hill of the finca and has two bedrooms (25m2 each), an open-plan kitchen/living room (approx. 50m2), a WC and a separate shower room. The terrace is 45m2 in size and laid out in 180° style. In the basement there is a studio (25m2), the infinity pool, a WC, a shower and around 50m2 of space which can be used to create rooms, a bar/lounge or as a sports room. The house has an oven/hob, fridge, freezer, four air conditioning units, washing machine, decalcification system, a large outdoor area (concrete) as well as a carport and a material depot (20-foot container). There is an additional fence (approx. 300m2) for pets. The roof was rebuilt to western standards in 2022, has a 3-year warranty and 19-year warranty on materials. The main interiors and kitchen were modernized in 2023. The entire inventory incl. the garden tools/generator etc. cost well over USD $30,000.00.
The 4-BR Residential Home was built in 2023 and is beautifully nestled on a slope. The house was built in solid construction and stands on a 120m2 concrete foundation. It has just over 80m2 of interior space with 4 rooms and an open-plan living/kitchen unit. The house has modern ceramic tiling in all rooms. There are also two bathrooms with showers.
Outside, there is a lush terrace and concrete deck with the 6m x3m pool. The outdoor area has been planted with many fruits and ornamental plants and the surrounding area has been carefully fenced in. There is a retaining wall on the slope, and there is also a bodega for storing materials and equipment. This house can be lived in by a second family or is also ideal as a rental property (currently rented out). House inventory can be negotiated.
Cabina I:
Teak wood guest house (approx. 50m2 living space). This vacation and guest house has an open kitchen and living area with a bed, a separate room and a toilet and shower area. The kitchen is fully equipped, with stove, oven, fridge and utensils. The outdoor area/terrace is covered and equipped with a large table. The cabin has beds for 4 people.
Cabina II:
This guest house was modeled on the main house style and has 50m2 of living space, 2 rooms (1x double bed, 1x sofa bed and space for luggage), WC / shower and a large covered terrace. The terrace area is equipped with a nice lounge and a fridge. This cabina offers beds for 2 - 3 persons.
In addition, there is an open space Rancho:
The rancho has approx. 40m2 of floor space with a concrete floor and has light and an electricity connection. Can be used as a communal and barbecue area or can be equipped as a yoga/sports area.
The fenced finca covers 7 ha with a stream connection at the lower end. This invites you to swim with its small cascades and natural pool, and there are also 2 other good springs on the land. The plot has an approved building area of 75%, which allows further expansion or can also be parceled out and partially sold. There are already two neat bungalows for guest rental and jungle experiences, which bring in regular additional income. There is also a rancho and a renovated stable for keeping animals. If you would like to breed fish, crabs or similar, there are four breeding tanks. The finca is suitable as a recreational and nature lover's residence; due to the given conditions, it is possible to operate a permaculture and self-sufficiency including animal husbandry with simple means or to develop it into an idyllic vacation paradise or yoga retreat. The possibilities are many and varied and can be designed to suit individual tastes.
The soil is extremely fertile (no red earth) and there are already a large number of medicinal and useful plants, various fruit trees and timber trees. To name a few examples - lemons, mandarins, mangos, nonis, advocados, guabanas, caimitos, zapotes, pitahayas, almonds and cashew nuts, various types of bananas. A teak plantation has also been established on the outskirts of the finca as an investment, and there are also a large number of pochotes, cedars, guanacastes, laurels, etc.
The property is well-kept and natural, no sprays or toxins have been used. Therefore, the rich Costa Rican biodiversity is fully intact and we enjoy many animals such as howler and white-headed monkeys, armadillos, coatis, iguanas, birds, colorful butterflies, mariola bees, just to name a few.
