Description

PRIVATE SPANISH COLONIAL ESTATE IN ATENAS — TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE, PRIVACY & TROPICAL LIVING

US$1,500,000 • 5,304 m² / 1.31 Acres • 1,000 m² Construction • 6 Bedrooms • 6 Bathrooms • Private Pool • Grand Rancho • Wine Room • Interior Garden • Mountain Views

Some properties are built to impress. Others are built to be remembered.

This exceptional Spanish Colonial-style estate in Atenas, Costa Rica, offers the rare combination of architectural character, extraordinary scale, mature tropical landscaping and the feeling of a true private hacienda.

Set on approximately 5,304 m² / 1.31 acres, the property features an impressive 1,000 m² two-story residence with six bedrooms and six bathrooms, expansive formal and informal living areas, a private pool and rancho, extensive parking and a series of distinctive features that give the property a character rarely found in newer construction.

A TRUE COLONIAL EXPERIENCE

From the formal entrance onward, the architecture establishes a sense of arrival.

The two-story residence features a formal entry and sitting room, large living and dining areas, and exceptionally spacious hallways leading to oversized bedrooms with wood flooring and private bathrooms.

The scale is immediately apparent.

This isn't a home designed around compact modern spaces.

It was designed around gracious living.

Large rooms, generous circulation areas and traditional architectural details create the atmosphere of a private estate rather than a conventional residence.

DETAILS THAT MAKE IT SPECIAL

The property's appeal lies as much in the details as in its size.

Among its distinctive features are:

A UNIQUE INTERIOR GARDEN

An interior garden brings natural light, vegetation and a distinctly tropical element into the heart of the residence.

A PRIVATE WINE ROOM

A wonderful feature for collectors and anyone who enjoys entertaining in style.

WOOD-FLOORED BEDROOMS

Large bedrooms with their own bathrooms provide comfort and privacy for residents and guests.

SERVICE & CARETAKER AREAS

The property includes dedicated service areas as well as caretaker accommodations, adding practicality to what is otherwise a highly private estate.

YOUR OWN PRIVATE ENTERTAINING ESTATE

Outside, the property becomes an entertainer's dream.

A substantial rancho and pool area provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, celebrations, family gatherings or simply enjoying the exceptional Costa Rican climate.

Imagine:

A long lunch with friends beneath the rancho.

Afternoons beside the pool.

A glass of wine as the tropical gardens come alive.

Family celebrations surrounded by mature palms and bougainvillea.

This is a property designed for living outdoors as much as indoors.

MATURE TROPICAL LANDSCAPING

The grounds are one of the property's strongest visual assets.

Mature palm trees and large bougainvilleas create a lush, established landscape that gives the estate a sense of permanence and privacy.

Unlike a newly landscaped property where everything is still developing, this estate already has the feeling of an established tropical garden.

The landscape has character because it has had time to mature.

SPACE FOR CARS, COLLECTIONS & MORE

The property also offers unusually substantial parking and utility space.

The listing describes a six-stall garage area with additional caretaker space, while the current property details identify covered parking and multiple garage spaces.

For a buyer with multiple vehicles, recreational equipment, collectibles, a business or simply a preference for generous storage, this is a significant advantage.

PRIVACY STARTS AT THE GATE

A guard house adjacent to the main entrance gate adds another layer of security and estate-style arrival.

It creates an important distinction between the public road and the private world beyond the entrance.

Once through the gate, the property becomes its own environment:

Gardens.

Architecture.

Pool.

Rancho.

Mountain views.

Privacy.

THE ATENAS LIFESTYLE

The property offers the opportunity to enjoy the increasingly sought-after Atenas lifestyle—where tropical countryside living is combined with convenient access to the Central Valley.

Atenas is known for its peaceful environment, mountain scenery, community atmosphere and international population, while remaining strategically located for access to the Central Valley and Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The RE/MAX Best Climate market information specifically highlights the area's scenic views, farmer's markets, community events and convenient central location.

The surrounding area is also developing an increasingly sophisticated dining scene.

Nearby Elevé Restaurant in Vista Atenas currently holds a 4.9/5 rating from approximately 90 reviews, with a menu and setting oriented toward upscale dining, wine, seafood and other refined culinary experiences. Elevé Restaurant

That emerging combination of country tranquility + upscale amenities is one of the reasons Atenas continues to attract buyers looking for a more relaxed but sophisticated Costa Rican lifestyle.

A HOME FOR SOMEONE WHO VALUES CHARACTER

This property is particularly suited to a buyer who appreciates:

Traditional architecture

Large-scale living

Privacy

Entertaining

Mature gardens

Mountain views

A genuine sense of place

And architecture that isn't easily replicated

It could serve beautifully as:

A PRIVATE FAMILY ESTATE

Generous spaces for family and guests, with room to entertain.

A MULTIGENERATIONAL HOME

Six bedrooms and six bathrooms provide considerable flexibility.

A LUXURY COSTA RICAN RETREAT

A private pool, tropical gardens and substantial outdoor entertaining areas create the ideal escape.

AN ENTERTAINER'S ESTATE

The wine room, rancho, pool and expansive social spaces make hosting an integral part of the property's design.

WHY THIS PROPERTY STANDS OUT

It is difficult to find a single Atenas property combining:

1,000 m² of construction

5,304 m² of private land

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

Two-story Spanish Colonial architecture

Private pool

Large rancho

Interior garden

Wine room

Wood-floored bedrooms

Caretaker/service areas

Extensive garage & parking facilities

Guard house and gated entrance

Mature palms and bougainvilleas

Mountain views

all within one established private estate.

This isn't a modern house trying to imitate a hacienda.

It is a property with genuine colonial character and the scale to match it.

COME EXPERIENCE THE ESTATE

A property of this size and character needs to be experienced in person.

Walk through the formal entrance.

See the interior garden.

Explore the expansive living spaces.

Step outside to the pool and rancho.

Look at the mature landscaping.

And experience the privacy of the grounds.

That is when the scale and character of this property truly come alive.

Contact me directly for additional photographs, property documentation, maps, detailed information and to arrange a private showing.

PROPERTY DETAILS

MLS #00139152328
Price: US$1,500,000
Location: Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Land: 5,304 m² / approximately 1.31 acres
Construction: 1,000 m²
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Architecture: Spanish Colonial
Pool: Private
Rancho: Large
Wine room: Yes
Interior garden: Yes
Garage/parking: Extensive
Caretaker/service areas: Yes
Guard house: Yes
Views: Mountain
Landscaping: Mature palms and bougainvilleas
RE/MAX Collection – Luxury: Yes

1.31 ACRES.

1,000 m² OF COLONIAL GRANDEUR.

PRIVATE POOL.

MATURE TROPICAL GARDENS.

A genuine Costa Rican estate with the character, scale and privacy that discerning buyers are searching for.

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