Designed by an international team of architects in meticulous detail using the very best construction materials, this home is highly energy efficient, uses the very best in construction materials and was built in an environmentally conscious way. In order to appreciate all the energy saving design that has been built on to this masterpiece and how nature has been considered all along during the design phase of the home, you must visit the home to fully appreciate all the detail that has gone into the design and building. It was officially finished near the end of 2005 and intended for use as the main residence of its senior architect Efraim Saragovia.

The Roof and house in general are engineered so that the summer-winds pass over the house giving the natural feeling of being out in the forest. Two sides of this ecologically friendly home border natural reserves that include over 27 acres of lush forest, making for almost total privacy.

Beautiful views are found throughout the home, including the Central Valley Mountains and Poas Volcano.

Most visitors to Costa Rica make it a point to stop at the beautiful and famous Tabacon Hot Springs resort, one of the most popular destinations in the country. The gardens of this home were designed by the same Architect as this luxurious resort. Among the artistically placed tropical foliage and flowers you will find the famous Guanacaste tree, the national tree of Costa Rica. This tree is so large you can find it only in the large sabanas of Guanacaste. Beneath it's huge branches you will often see cattle cooling off from the high heat in the low lying Sabanas of Guanacaste. It is rare to see this type of tree in the Central Valley.

Upon opening the massive solid wood front doors made of majestic Cristobal wood, one enters into a contemporary, sunlit space housing large terracotta pots filled with natural bamboo. Wood framed sliding glass doors open on each side, one into the primary social areas, and the other into the private family area.

The contemporary primary social area has beautiful high ceilings of Caña Brava, a tough natural cane that will never be touched by termites. This large living-dining area is surrounded by glass doors that open on to the terraces and the natural surrounds, a beautiful and large retreat to entertain your many friends.

This room also leads into a private study with full bath.

The Poggen Pohl kitchen is a chef’s delight.

The Master bedroom and two guest rooms all open into a large family retreat. Each bedroom has a private bath and walk-in closets.

The first floor contains a two-car garage with 2 storage rooms, and the fresh water system enough water to last for two weeks if the municipality water fails. As if there are not enough details in this house, the garage doors are dressed with the finest exotic Cristobal wood.

From the garage you enter the service area, complete with full laundry room and maid's quarters, also with an excellent view of the mountains.

One of the most unique features of this quality home, is the fully equipped downstairs apartment, separated from the family quarters upstairs. A great mother-in-law apartment, or private guest quarters, complete with kitchen, full bath, closet and beautiful adjoining terraces from the bedroom.

This home is for the most discriminating of clients looking for quality, beauty, privacy, low maintenance, and an ecological paradise.

AMENITIES

• Lot size: approx. 16,000 + sq ft. (1,491m2).
• Construction (roofed): approx. 5,500+ sq ft (513m2).
• 6 rooms: 1 master, 2 secondary, 1 studio/bedroom, 1 mini apartment with own kitchenette, 1 maid’s room.
• 6 full bathrooms (all with shower).
• High-end Kohler, Baldwin, and American Standard accessories throughout.
• Kitchen is Poggen Pohl with new PP accessories, Kohler Swan Sink.
• Kitchen Appliances are TOP OF THE LINE Monogram (GE) units, all in stainless steel. Refrigerator is brand new.
• Kitchen furniture and appliances worth ~$50,000.
• Flooring, window frames, doors and doorframes all in exotic imported Cristobal wood.
• Balcony flooring and exterior walls in 2000sq feet of natural caliza stone imported from Colombia.
• Wild cane roof is from A. C. Chavez, provider of the highest quality cane in the country.
• Custom-designed, high-end lighting throughout.
• Separate Service Rooms: 1 Electric (breakers, phones, cable, security system, etc), 1 for Water system (pumps, tank, sprinklers), 1 impermeable fresh-water cistern (8m3), and 1 dedicated power-plant room.
• Air Conditioning system with programmable thermostat.
• Cross-ventilated entertainment area for fresh air and naturally cool atmosphere.
• Watering system for all of the green areas.

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