Costa Rica New Home For Sale By Owner - Near this volcano*
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Costa Rica New Home For Sale By Owner in Turrialba - Home on a coffee plantation for US$189,000
David Rushton
We love Turrialba and so do most people who venture this way. When looking for property we didn't want the high prices and traffic and congestion of the San Jose and Central Valley area. On the other hand we did not relish the isolation and bad roads of other areas of the country. We wanted to be within ninety minutes of the airport and San Jose shopping districts. What turned us off in other areas was that most homes seem to be in typical American style subdivisions with houses crammed into half acre lots and neighbors music, TV and – yes arguments disturbing our dreams of a peaceful paradise. What we wanted was room to breath and live in privacy, yet with neighbors nearby. After trying every other direction we finally headed toward the Caribbean coast and came upon an area that many had described as looking a lot like Switzerland. They were right. The only real difference is - no snow. Not even a hint of it. After passing through Cartago the road winds through coffee and sugar cane until arriving in the little farming town of Turrialba. The town is as exciting as Mayberry on a Tuesday night - well almost. But there are some great attractions in the area such as the CATIE Institute, Turrialba Volcano, the Guayabo National Monument and archeological excavations, the Rawlins factory famous for baseballs, Turrialba cheese, white water rafting and canyoning on the Pacuare River and much more.
This New Costa Rica Home For Sale By Owner - US$189,000
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But above all it's the mountain vistas that catch the eye. It is simply beautiful. Beyond the town we head towards Siquirres passing the road to Casa Turire, a splendid European style Hotel with a true French Gourmet Restaurant, and continue around the mountains for about fifteen minutes. Eventually we turn off to the left and take a gravel road three kilometers to our property on the right. With two entrances and two interior roads we stay to the right past the big rock which will soon be the centerpiece of our water garden to our beautiful house on the hill. The coffee plantation which contains 50,000 bushes was planted in 1990. A pity to destroy those lovely plants, we have moved as few as possible. There's enough coffee here to make over seven million cups of coffee a year.
As you can see, this is one of the many gorgeous 'Switzerland' like areas that is nowhere near overdeveloped. David's house for sale is in the middle there.
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The plantation is fed by three fresh mountain streams and two springs so there's never any shortage of fresh, pure water. Breezes keep the house cool but not cold and the views are outstanding. Eventually we'll have only six or seven houses on this property each with 2.5 to 4 acres of land. We don't want to be crowded but we do want the company of a few friendly neighbors. This house comprises 220 square meters (2,367 square feet) of solid block construction. The roof is supported by heavy gauge steel and there's a wide verandah all the way along the front supported by carved wooden columns. Along the front we have a large master bedroom, a living room/dining room, and a second bedroom each looking out through glass walls to the swimming pool and beyond to the beautiful mountains.
Beautiful deserted pathways for long walks with your loved one and your four legged friend.
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I designed this home to give the maximum of light and cross-ventilation. Of course the plans were drawn up by an architect and the builder is a master at woodwork. Security includes infra-red devices and a custodian living at the entrance. The master bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub surrounded on two sides by total glass walls so that bathers can look out at nature while they relax. Of course there's a private garden out there with vines for privacy even though there are only birds and butterflies to watch. Both bathrooms have not only tiled walls and floors but also bidets and recessed medicine cabinets. The kitchen has a built in American dishwasher and a quality stove with flat ceramic top. We've included a maid's room or office, whichever you need, a laundry room and one car garage. Each of the six or seven homes in this plantation will be far enough away from others to keep each private and each will have an uncluttered view of the mountains.
The road leading to the property.
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On this soil you can grow almost anything so if you want would like a few fruit trees or vegetables, move a couple of coffee bushes and put them in. If you prefer a custom built home near ours and can wait six months we can arrange that for you on the spot you choose. Turrialba is 65 kilometers from San Jose and about 75 kilometers from the airport. The roads are excellent and it takes me about ninety minutes to reach the airport. We have a hospital in Turrialba as well as several English-speaking doctors. We buy our staples including bread and milk at the local supermarkets but a new HyperMart will open soon between Cartago and Turrialba and that means best quality foods as well as electronics and appliances will be close at hand to supplement our twice weekly farmer's market..
- Living Room measures 13' x 20'
- Master Bedroom 17' x17"
- Second Bedroom 11' x 13"
- Kitchen 13' x 10'
- Maid's Room/Office 15' x 8'
- The swimming pool 27' by 9' (Filtered and heated with solar energy).
- The house 220 square meters (2,367 square feet)
- The land 2.5 acres
Each closet has trap door leading to roof storage and a drop down ladder. There is a third small bathroom with sink and toilet for guests.
Lush, velvety green countryside with trees dripping with moss
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Please note that to help and protect you - our VIP Members - WeLoveCostaRica.com has completed a basic title search on this property which revealed that everything is in order. However, as you know, we would always recommend that you have have your own attorney confirm that all is in order before you make a final offer If you have a serious interest in buying this new Turrialba, Costa Rica home for sale by owner for US$189,000 please contact the owner David Rushton directly using the form below to email him:
If you have a quality home for sale in Costa Rica, please see Help-U-Sell Your Home. * The Turrialba volcano is one of the highest volcanoes in Costa Rica, at some 3,300 meters (over 10,000 feet). It last erupted during the 1860s and is currently dormant. On the eastern rim, is the oldest crater which now contains a marshy lake. Towering over the central highlands of Costa Rica, Turrialba faces the capital city of San Jose from its west side, while the Caribbean seacoast can be seen from the east side of the summit.
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