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CORTIJO MONTECITO — A Rare 114-Acre Costa Rican Estate & Development Opportunity

What if you could own an entire private community in Costa Rica — complete with established residences, recreational amenities, commercial potential, farmland, dramatic Central Valley views and 91 individual development opportunities?

Welcome to Cortijo Montecito, a truly unusual property in Chucas, Mora, just outside Atenas and approximately 3 km from Highway 27.

This is far more than a piece of land.

It is an opportunity to acquire approximately 463,196 m² (114.5 acres) of Costa Rican countryside with an existing country estate, guest accommodations, swimming pool, agricultural land, commercial potential and a planned community of 91 individual lots ranging from approximately 1,149 m² to 10,036 m².

For the right buyer, developer, investor, hospitality operator or family looking for a legacy property, the possibilities are exceptionally broad.

A PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE STORIES TO TELL

At the heart of Cortijo Montecito is the original country residence, built in 2008.

The main home features 4 bedrooms, an office, an open-concept kitchen, living and dining areas, generous interior spaces and the relaxed indoor-outdoor character that makes Costa Rican living so appealing.

A separate two-story guest house adds another dimension to the property, with a large bedroom and balcony, professional-style open kitchen, dining area and expansive outdoor porch designed to take advantage of the surrounding breezes and views. Cedar hardwood floors add warmth and character upstairs.

And then there is the pool — large enough for swimming laps, playing water volleyball or simply spending long afternoons enjoying the Costa Rican climate.

91 LOTS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY.

The real differentiator is the scale and configuration of the property.

Cortijo Montecito was envisioned as a gated, off-grid countryside community incorporating individual small-farm lots while preserving the natural environment surrounding them.

The existing plan includes 91 lots, creating an intriguing opportunity for someone who understands land development, boutique communities, agricultural living, wellness, hospitality or Costa Rica's growing demand for lifestyle-oriented properties.

The lots range from approximately 1,149 m² to 10,036 m², providing flexibility for different buyers and development concepts.

Whether the ultimate vision is a private estate, a carefully planned residential community, an agricultural lifestyle development, a boutique hospitality destination or a combination of uses, this property deserves a closer look.

The possibilities are the story.

VIEWS THAT SELL THE COSTA RICAN LIFESTYLE

Cortijo Montecito is surrounded by primary and secondary forest, creating a sense of privacy and immersion in nature while remaining remarkably accessible.

Depending on location within the property, the views can extend across the Central Valley toward volcanoes, distant city lights and, from certain areas, the Pacific Ocean.

Some portions of the community offer expansive vistas approaching 360 degrees.

This is the kind of setting where the development opportunity and the lifestyle opportunity become one and the same.

Imagine waking up surrounded by birdsong and forest, tending a garden or small farm, enjoying coffee overlooking the valley, and watching the landscape change as the sun sets — all while being close enough to reach the highway and major destinations with ease.

CENTRAL VALLEY LOCATION — CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, YET FEELS REMOTE

One of Cortijo Montecito's strongest advantages is its location.

You get the privacy and atmosphere of the Costa Rican countryside without giving up accessibility.

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  Approximately 3 km from Highway 27

  
  


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  Approximately 30 minutes to SJO International Airport

  
  


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  Approximately 40 minutes to San José

  
  


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  Approximately 45 minutes to Pacific Coast beaches

  
  


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  Approximately 15 minutes to Atenas

  
  


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  Convenient access to supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, medical services, schools and other everyday amenities

  
  

That combination is increasingly difficult to find: genuine countryside, substantial acreage, panoramic views and development potential — without being isolated.

WHY THIS PROPERTY DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK

There are large properties in Costa Rica.

There are development properties.

There are country estates.

There are gated communities.

There are properties with commercial potential.

It is exceptionally rare to find all of those characteristics combined into one 114-acre property.

Cortijo Montecito represents an opportunity for someone who is looking beyond simply buying a house or a parcel of land and instead wants to acquire a larger-scale Costa Rican real estate asset with multiple possible futures.

The property may appeal to:

• Developers looking for a substantial project with an established community concept
• Investors seeking multiple potential income and exit strategies
• Hospitality operators looking for a destination-style setting
• Agricultural/lifestyle buyers wanting substantial land and self-sufficient living
• Families or groups looking for a private multi-generational compound
• Visionaries looking to create something genuinely different in Costa Rica

THE NEXT CHAPTER IS UP TO THE BUYER.

Opportunities of this scale and configuration do not come along often — particularly in an accessible part of the Central Valley.

If you are seriously considering Costa Rica for development, investment, retirement, hospitality or a legacy property, I strongly recommend asking for the complete information package before making any assumptions about what Cortijo Montecito could become.

There is considerably more to this property than can be communicated in an online listing.

Contact me directly for additional information, maps, lot configuration, development details, property documentation and to arrange a private tour.

MLS #40005152901
Cortijo Montecito | Chucas, Mora, Costa Rica
Approximately 463,196 m² / 114.5 acres