Description

Casa Mango: Artisan Countryside Home in the Mango Canopy | Atenas, Costa Rica | $499,500

Set among a mature mango orchard just north of Atenas town, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was designed around one idea: living at treetop level. The home sits on a gentle slope, so the rear terrace floats right in the mango canopy. From there you look out through the branches to the green hills of the Atenas countryside. You can still reach town for groceries, cafés, and the Friday farmers' market in minutes.

Craftsmanship sets this home apart. Throughout the house, local artisans have built rich hardwood ceilings with exposed beams. Solid hand-finished timber columns support the terraces. Custom wood-mounted wall sconces add warmth to the clean, bright white walls. In the main living area the vaulted ceiling rises dramatically, and a full wall of sliding glass doors opens onto a wraparound covered terrace. Inside and out flow together, which is exactly how the Atenas climate is meant to be enjoyed.

The open great room has a roughed-in kitchen island at its center, so the kitchen, dining, and living spaces all face the trees and the terrace. The primary bedroom has its own sliding glass doors onto the terrace, so you wake up in the canopy. Two more bedrooms at the front of the home have large picture windows. The bathrooms feature walk-in showers in large-format porcelain with built-in niches and clerestory windows that bring in natural light.

At the entry, a second covered terrace with timber ceilings and a lantern-style pendant welcomes you home. It is a natural spot for a sitting area, an outdoor dining table, or a hammock. A dedicated laundry and utility room, plus a flexible bonus room for an office, storage, or workshop, round out the 240 m² of construction.

The home sits on a lot of at least 1,000 m², and more land is available. The lot size can be expanded depending on how much space the buyer wants, whether for a garden, a pool, guest casita, or simply more mango trees and privacy.

Because the home is being sold during construction, buyers may have the opportunity to choose their kitchen and bathroom finishes and make it their own.

There's is a large open area below the home ideal for added rooms, space, etc.

Property highlights:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms


• 240 m² of construction


• Lot of 1,000 m² minimum, with additional land negotiable


• Artisan hardwood ceilings, exposed beams, and solid timber columns throughout


• Vaulted great room with a full wall of sliding glass doors


• Large wraparound covered terrace set in a mature mango orchard


• Primary bedroom with direct terrace access


• Covered entry terrace


• Large-format porcelain tile throughout, inside and out


• Walk-in showers with built-in niches


• Laundry/utility room and flexible bonus room


• Paved road access in a quiet countryside setting, minutes from Atenas town


• Offered at $499,500

Atenas is famous for having one of the best climates in the world, and it has a well-established expat community. It's about 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Financing is available through our U.S.-style mortgage partner.