Project Overview:

Property description

Nestled on the peak of the Sierra Costera mountain range, the contemporary mansion is an exclusively luxurious retreat unlike any other. With gently cascading slopes on every side, your panoramic views from this expansive enclave encompasses tropical valleys and distant waterfalls, the endless Pacific, and stretch down along the spectacular golden sands of the Costa Rican coastline. Mirroring its magnificent setting, the contemporary mansion's expansive living spaces have been designed to form distinctly intimate experiences, each designed to make the most of the luxuries this home and its location have to offer. From wrap around terraces and rooftop decks for entertaining, to secluded private pools to take in the magnificent sunsets, the contemporary mansion gives you the ultimate in elevated living.


ENTRY

• Electronic gate with automatic IR sensor (automatically opens when authorized vehicle approaches)
• Concrete paved driveway terminating in elegant roundabout at main home
• Stunning porte-cochere with accent lighting and tri-level water feature with fire element
• Main entry pivot door in tempered glass
• Atrium style vestibule, with a unique helicoidal staircase in exotic hardwood encased by glass
• Movable, remote-controlled motorized chandelier
• Art niches
• Powder room with floor to ceiling windows



GREAT ROOM

• Integrated show kitchen, living room, and dining room, leading to an extensive wrap-around outdoor entertainment area
• Three walls completely open to the exterior via Fleetwood™ motorized sliding doors that recess
into walls
• Double-sided fireplace and entertainment unit
• Open show kitchen featuring custom wood casework, Silestone™ countertops
• Wolf™ induction cooktop, downdraft vent, convection steam oven, convection microwave, warming drawers, French door refrigerator, and icemaker
• Gaggenau™ in-counter steamer and teppanyaki griddle
• Miele™ built-in coffee maker system
• Bosch™ dishwasher
• Roca™ stainless steel sink with Delta™ electric touch faucet and sound-insulated garbage disposal unit
• Monogram™ wine refrigerator



BUTLER KITCHEN

• High-end Bosch™ stainless-steel electric range, microwave, extractor hood, dishwasher, French-door refrigerator, and icemaker
• Custom wooden casework and Silestone™ countertops
• Roca™ stainless steel sink with Delta™ electric touch faucet and sound-insulated garbage disposal unit
• Full walk-in pantry with shelving
• Bosch™ appliances




UTILITY AREA

• Mud room with separate external entrance, boot cleaning and fish cleaning facility, footbath, utility sink and storage closet for surfboards
• Laundry area with storage cabinets, folding area, Whirlpool Duet™ front-load washer and dryer and energy-efficient water heater
• Central electronics station to house security data and Control Four™ smart home system.




MASTER SUITE

STUDY

• Large office space with views of both mountains and coastline
• Private garden accessed via pocket sliding doors
• Solid wood pocket doors allow for full enclosure of office if desired


BEDROOM

• Built-in entertainment center and art niches
• Vaulted ceilings with clear story windows
• Uplighting embedded in soffit
• Private terrace with three-side infinity-edge plunge pool, bench and fire pit
• Automated blinds
• Direct access to a private orchard


BATHROOM

• Floating vanity with views of mountain range and Costa Rica's tallest waterfall
• Porcelanosa™ sinks and faucets
• Enclosed W/C with automated brand toilets and telephone lines
• Fully automated Grohe™ digital Bluetooth™ shower featuring body spray, rain shower, hand spray
• Shower includes built-in bench, recessed lighting and Swarovski crystal wall tile


CLOSET

• Large walk-in closet with wooden enclosed cabinetry, changing room and island with seating
• Hidden safe room and vault constructed of solid reinforced-concrete with steel door, separate power source, lifeline, air conditioning and wine cabinet (rated for eight hours)


OUTDOOR AREA

• Outdoor dining area with fireplace and entertainment center
• Full outdoor kitchen with custom casework, Silestone™ countertops, Wolf™ gas grill and side
burner, U-Line™ refrigerated drawers and ice maker
• Glass-enclosed, sunken seating area with lookout area
• 20-meter lap pool with swim-up bar with seating for four and standing room for eight
• Sunken bar with custom casework, Silestone™ countertops, U-Line™ refrigerated drawers
and ice maker
• Clearwater Spa™ hot tub with capacity for eight people
• Full outdoor bathroom with open garden shower
• Large sun deck with reflecting pool features steps that lead to guest suite


ROOFTOP LOUNGE

• Rooftop lounge with fully equipped wet bar, entertainment center with three large-screen
televisions, visitor bathroom, pool table and balcony with ocean view
• Custom wooden casework and Silestone™ countertops
• Roca™ stainless steel sink with Delta™ electric touch faucet and sound-insulated garbage disposal unit
• High-end stainless steel appliances include GE Monogram™ beverage center, Whirlpool™ ice maker, Wolf™ microwave drawer and Bosch™ dishwasher
• Direct access to large valley-view deck with custom steel railing with integrated lighting
• External helicoidal staircase leads to stargazing platform rated for helicopter use


GUEST HOUSE

• Self-contained, split-level guest house featuring two master suites, living area, open kitchen and private swimming pool
• Master bedrooms have private terraces with direct ocean view, walk-in closets and in-suite bathrooms with Porcelanosa™ toilets, sinks and faucets
• Open kitchen features custom wooden casework, Silestone™ countertops, Bosch™ induction cooktop, downdraft vent, built-in oven, French-door
refrigerator, ice maker and dishwasher
• Laundry area with Whirlpool Duet™ front-load washer and dryer



CARETAKER or second guest house

• Four-car enclosed garage on ground floor serves as primary parking for estate and features large workshop area with bench
• Second floor houses an open living-dining-kitchen area with direct access to covered balcony with ocean view
• Bosch™ electric range, microwave, French-door refrigerator, ice maker and dishwasher
• Enclosed laundry room with Frigidaire™ laundry center
• Large master bedroom has view to main driveway for
or security purposes
• In-suite bathroom and walk-in closet
• Two energy efficient split A/C units and ceiling fans
• Premium Series Durman™ PVC windows
• Gres porcelain interior and exterior tile flooring
• Note: Given the high quality of construction and finishes, this structure can easily be used
as additional guest quarters.

 

MASTER PLAN FEATURES

• Private gated community located on the highest ridge of the Costeña mountain provides a naturally cooler living environment
• 1,250 acres exclusively reserved for single-family estates
• View corridors protected by adjacent rainforest preserves
• Extensive private park and trail system throughout property, including waterfall trail
• 24-hour guard-gated access
• Private medivac-rated helipad
• Tennis courts, gym and yoga platform, with plans for future clubhouse and gourmet mini-market
• Community garden and greenhouse

FEATURES

• Reinforced concrete post and beams
• Structural insulated panel exterior and interior walls
• Contemporary flat clay tile roofs
• Solar energy grid tieback system consisting of 75 mini-inverter panels to offset the majority of electricity costs
• Home situated on the east-west axis to minimize direct sun exposure and maximize cross-ventilation along with prevailing wind patterns
• High, vaulted ceilings
• Recessed automated blinds
• Custom Fleetwood™ windows and sliding glass doors with double-pane argon filled glass, precision aluminum frames and Mammoth™ rollers for ease of sliding.
• Solid wood custom-made interior doors
• Gres porcelain tile flooring imported from Italy
• Ceiling fans in all rooms and outdoor areas
• Recessed par-20 LED lighting throughout the residence
• Control Four™ smart home features include integrated blinds, lighting, music, televisions, all of which can be controlled via smart phone, tablet or computer.
• State-of-the-art sound system with Onkyo™ surround-sound home theater in living room and Klipsch™ recessed ceiling-mounted directional speakers throughout the common areas
• Daikin multi-zoned central A/C system
• Fully-wired alarm system with motion sensor and smoke detector
• High-speed internet with comprehensive mesh system that covers the entire property
• Deep overhangs and eaves to protect the home from the elements
• Mature landscape design featuring native species that attract butterfly and bird species
• Private orchard with exotic fruit trees: Water Apple, Cashew, Yuplon, Sapote, Guanabana, Mango, Mandarina Pulse, Rambutan, Acerola, Jaboticaba and Mangustan