Location: Puriscal, San Jose, Costa Rica
Imagine making the choice to arrange your life in such a way that you’ll actually be inspired to rise and shine daily, living life to the fullest on this magical organic farm in beautiful Costa Rica.
Just 40 minutes from the city and airport of San Jose, you can discover the majestic, terraced mountains of the Central Valley, where rural life releases you from distractions and noise of the city.
Santiago de Puriscal or simply called ‘Puriscal’ is known for its perfect climate where the average altitude is 1,100 meters (3600 feet) and average temperature of 21 C (70 degrees) At this altitude, Puriscal tends to have a longer green season and less wind than other areas in Costa Rica.
The farm is located in Santiago de Puriscal, a rural town where life is generally low key, serene, and relaxing. Within a three-minute drive are a multitude of services and conveniences, i.e., banks, lawyers, doctors, pharmacies, a modern full-service emergency hospital, modern grocery stores, hardware stores and many other shops and businesses, churches, and schools.
What makes this acreage self-sustainable is a solar system with batteries that provide off-grid stability for home use. An elaborate pumping water well system allows for internal use with a water flow of 2 liters per second and four water reserve tanks with their own purifier. The property is also connected to public electricity services.
For more than 11 years, this organic farm is home to near 150 species of flowering trees, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, to include but not limited to mango, lemon, lime, manzanilla, banana, and cocoa trees, with hundreds of producing and profitable coffee plants. More than a dozen towering Rainbow Eucalyptus trees line the Main house perimeter along the poolside with spectacular terraced mountain and valley views.
PROPERTY
The privately gated property measures 21,295 square meters (5.26 acres)
MAIN HOUSE
A modern designed main house built in 2012 is approximately 2950 square feet under roof with two-levels, concrete floors on lower level and a loft, double height ceilings and open concept living to include the living room, kitchen, and dining area. A modern loft overlooks the living and kitchen area and can serve as an office, or TV room. Main house includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, loft, covered Terrace, fenced back yard, saltwater swimming pool and deep garage connected by a stairway to the kitchen area. The Kitchen offers a six-burner gas stove (no dishwasher or refrigerator), abundant cabinets, beautiful blue tile countertops and lovely views. The modern Master bath is stunning with concrete countertops, dual vanity sinks, glass block shower, and separate toilet area. A walk-in closet with generous space. Also, a laundry room just off the fenced backyard. The main house includes a system of unbreakable windows for greater security and a beautiful saltwater pool with gas heater for temperature control.
HOUSE #2
The second house on property was built in 2017 and is approximately 1900 square feet under roof and is located on a lower private lot and is also a modern designed home with open concept living. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with abundant cabinets, Corian type countertops, a propane range, (no refrigerator) and magnificent views. This lovely home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms with smaller high up master bedroom windows for privacy, a beautifully designed master bath, walk-in closet, light & bright screen enclosed dining/entertaining area, and utility room. Solar panels have been installed to cut electricity costs. A new hot water heater was installed in 2022.
HOUSE #3
The third home on site is the current residence of the long-time property manager. It’s a cute little A-Frame house with a living room, kitchen, loft bedroom, and upper patio overlooking coffee plantations and terraced mountains. The property manager is agreeable to remain on site and continue property management and harvesting or move elsewhere, whatever the new owner prefers.
BARN
A large functional barn is a great place for storage, a workshop and more. With currently empty fowl coops, in earlier years, the chicken shelter in the barn was used to raise chickens to sell. At top production, the chickens laid 1000 eggs per day with an average of 25 chickens per week to sell.
FLAT LOT (TO BUILD)
Situated behind the main house is a large flat lot designed to build.
The entire property offers 100 MB of fiber optics installed.
Four gates are distributed throughout the property, as well as internal roads which are well maintained.
A 4-wheeler is the perfect way to traverse the property (not included).
The general size of the property is in the shape of a triangle bordered by a river with running water all year round on two sides. Property line is to mid-river and the tranquil flowing river sound can be heard from anywhere on the property and is positioned low enough below the plat, there is no chance of flooding. Water rights to the well are included.
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