Elegant and Tropical Home with Mountain Views in Ojochal
Elegant and Tropical Home with Mountain Views in Ojochal
This home is distinctive with its design and views. A central nexus occupies the space that includes the kitchen, living area, and dining room. Where to begin – the lumber and stone accents, layout, furniture, lightness, or the mountain vistas? The modern kitchen features a gas stove and ample storage and counter space, making meal preparation enjoyable. On the other side, a curved sofa wraps around the big-screen TV that hangs on a lumber-panel wall. The coffee table consists of several single-piece tree trunk sections and serves as an art piece. A dining table and kitchen island, with space for eight, features designer lighting.
The space reveals tropical jungles and coastal mountains in the distance. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a movable wall connect the central area to the back patio and swimming pool.
The Master Bedroom is located in a separate wing of the home and features large windows. It connects to the patio through sliding doors, offering impressive views. It features a spacious monsoon-shower ensuite and a walk-in closet with ample storage. On the opposite side, two large bedrooms share a central ensuite, with both having storage, views, and direct sliding-door patio access. A laundry room and a utility room are included.
The patio and BBQ area lead to the marble-stone saltwater infinity pool. The pool views overlook a mountain and jungle scene, featuring greenery and tropical elements accompanied by the sounds of the rainforest. The patio has covered and uncovered sections, making it usable in any weather.
The home has a solar electricity system with cells on the roof. And speaking of the roof – it has more insulation than usual – so the home stays cool during hot afternoons and quiet during tropical downpours. North-American-standard plumbing, PEX waterlines, vented plumbing, and P-trap systems have been installed – this house is completed to a high standard. An extra water tank will provide a sufficient water supply for the three future cabins that can be built just below the home.
This is a home at the end of the road, which means peace, privacy, and jungle wildlife.
The home is positioned at the high point of the property, offering impressive tropical views. A dense wall of rainforest canopies extends across the view, broken by the coastal mountains that rise sharply to over 1,000 meters above the area. The mountains are steep and resemble Hawaii’s famous peaks, covered by jungles and cloud forests. During the green season, waterfalls hundreds of meters high flow down steep slopes. The infinity pool offers a great viewpoint.
The 4.7 acres are on two adjoining lots covered in rainforest. The property is bordered by public roads and a river, ensuring no neighboring lots are adjacent to this land. To the south and east, tropical rainforests extend for miles, forming part of the 200 km long Danta (Tapir) Biological Corridor that links the interior wilds of the country with Corcovado National Park. Yes, the property connects to this biological corridor.
Three flat and graded plantels are located on the sloping area just below the home. They can be accessed by a road. The plantels can each hold a cabin, which can serve as guest homes or rental accommodation. You can mix and match these plantels for tropical orchards, gardens, or permaculture farming, as the space can accommodate multiple growing sections and a large greenhouse. What about a gazebo, BBQ space, jacuzzi, yoga deck, outdoor gym, and camping areas? Your only limit is your imagination.
About a year ago, the owners planted a 40-tree and 24-coconut-palm tropical fruit orchard. These trees plus several other food crops are now established and will begin to bless the buyer with fresh, juicy and delicious produce year-round, each season giving different fruits to sample. Picture beginning your day with a banana or a shake made from your mangoes, papaya, and starfruit. Will you have these before your morning swim or after your outdoor yoga session at sunrise? A list of fruit trees and crop plants is provided at the end of this description.
The Danta Biological Corridor, along with the forested land and nearby river, supports a variety of Costa Rican wildlife. Monkeys, macaws, toucans, poison dart frogs, glass frogs, sloths, anteaters, tapirs, and jaguars can be found in this area. The dawn and dusk jungle concerts will captivate you – the sounds of frogs, birds, monkeys, cicadas, and other jungle creatures create a unique symphony.
The property is accessible from the Costanera highway. As you turn off the highway near the Plaza Ventanas shopping centre and onto the local road, you will pass over the new entrance bridge and go by some of Ojochal’s well-known restaurants, businesses, and pubs before turning right onto Papagayo Street and then onto Finca Marañon street. The house is at the end of this road. A driveway goes to the carpark and the house located near the top of the property.