Location: San Jose, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Casa Illuminata is named after the inspiration brought by brightness, transparency and natural elements. This stunning property was designed to seamlessly combine glass, stone, water, and fine finishes, with a casual and inviting family residence.
The exterior of the home is subdued, yet sets the tone for the contemporary clean lines of the rest of the home. Upon arrival, your eyes are captured by what appears to be an elevated bridge over a water feature, with a cascading, crying wall to the right, and the rest of the home ahead. Just to the right of the entrance, you will find the first bedroom, which was thoughtfully separated from the rest of the home by the water feature to serve either as a guest suite with a private bathroom, home office, gym, or any other use that benefits from the privacy. This bedroom, along with the rest of the home, boasts the finest in finishes, including floor to ceiling glass sliders and windows allowing abundant natural light, as well as natural stone floors, and surround sound system.
As soon as you enter the residence, you’re absorbed by the stark contrast between the carefully selected natural details from the stone floors, glass walls and doors and lush greeneries, and the contemporary lines that are carefully sewn throughout the home. The social areas on the first level masterfully exalt the open floor plan, with smart and well-thought-out living spaces including a chef-inspired kitchen with Santos Spanish cabinetry, accented with a built-in buffet and a trendy backsplash design. It also has built-in lighted furniture for glasses, dinnerware, and table linens.
Beyond the kitchen, separated by an expansive island with black granite countertops, you will find the formal dining room, as well as a covered outdoor patio with a bar, wine, beverages fridge and custom built-in cabinetry with Brazilian stone countertops. This outdoor area overlooks a professional landscape backyard and pool, as well as a natural reserve to the rear of the home which guarantees long-term privacy and a natural backdrop. On the other side of the entry foyer, there is a more casual living/family room, accented as well with stone floors, and coffered ceilings, which opens up directly to the pool area in the backyard.
The second floor of the home hosts the 4 additional bedrooms, as a tv room welcomes you as you walk up the glass-enclosed staircase from the living room. This living area has a balcony that overlooks the backyard and offers incomparable natural light, serving as the entrance to the hallways that host the private areas of the home. At one end of the second floor, you will find 3 children's/ guest bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, closets, and imported Grohe accessories. The master bedroom sits on the opposite end of this second floor, and offers a foyer entrance and a spacious layout that overlooks the backyard for further privacy. The room is accented with high ceilings, full height glass, surround sound, and of course, hosts a spa-inspired master bath with dual vanity sinks, a freestanding ceramic tub, a powder niche, and dual walk-in closets.
The heated pool has a Swiss solar system with variable speed energy efficient pump motor and sand filter. All the property feature 90+ LED lights including directional lighting for art work, eight Minka ceiling fans, A/C motor replacements for bedrooms, ducting repair and maintenance on six Trane units and four new Nest thermostats, and glass doors all tinted to provide freshness for all the house. The kitchen and bathrooms have granite countertops, bedrooms have remotely activated black-out curtains and bathrooms feature Villeroy & Boch toilet seats and Hansgrohe faucets. Needless to say, the garden has its own irrigation system. In the back of the kitchen you’ll find a service area that includes a laundry room and a maid's quarter with a bathroom.
This home is for a family seeking to live in the most affluent and sought-after community in La Hacienda. With an abundance of luxury amenities and outdoor comforts that include a tennis court, a gym and manicured gardens, La Hacienda Casa Illuminata is an ideal setting for children to create unforgettable memories.
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Size: 753 sq m (8,105 sq ft)
Lot Size: 1,002 sq m (10785.44 sq ft)
Parking Spaces: 4
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