Costa Rica Living in Heredia – Lifestyle in Tirol

Climbing the lower flanks of Barva volcano above bustling Heredia, towards Monte de la Cruz is like entering the Austrian Tirol. The paved winding roads are edged in mature pines; picturesque wood-built chalets and grazing dairy cows are glimpsed between the trees that eventually give way to the cool mountain forests of ancient oaks, firs, cedars and resident quetzals.

Nights are crisp – an excellent excuse to relax in front of a cozy fireplace. A paradise for hikers, cyclists and birdwatchers, or city escapees in search of easygoing tranquility, the Tirol area combines informal rusticity with touches of sophistication.

For lovers of fine dining an award-winning French cuisine tempts palates at nearby Hotel Chalet Tirol. They also host world-class concerts, while superior sporting facilities can be found at the Castillo Country Club.

Monte de la Cruz is a low-density residential area with gorgeous, exclusive properties lying in secluded woodland. Typically, residents in the area are successful but want low-profile informality away from the stresses of high-level professions.

They enjoy the outdoors, and as concerned nature lovers are committed to protecting the stunning countryside around them.

Monte de la Cruz lies near a major watershed supplying the region with drinking water. Local authorities have created a zoning plan to protect this resource, which helps prevent uncontrolled development.

It feels like another world up here, looking down onto the populous Central Valley and yet, if traffic permits, within fifteen minutes you can reach the international airport, or be in downtown San José.

Real Estate Investment Growth in Heredia:

Construction for the first half-year of 2007 saw an 11.34% growth over the same period last year. The canton of Heredia, possibly thanks to its proximity to San Jose, has seen a boom in residential, commercial and industrial real estate.

Close to the university town of Heredia, built infrastructure translates into top-end shopping malls, executive business centers, and upscale condominiums, while the Santamaría International Airport is just minutes away.

Land For Sale in Heredia:

Bordering the southern boundary of the wild Braulio Carrillo National Park, the Punta Plancha project covers 121,700 sq. ft. (37,100 m2) of pristine terrain in the hart of Tirol area.

The property already has water, electricity and sewage services installed, and with a projected average lot size of 5,000 sq. ft. (1,500 m2), it offers the ideal opportunity for very desirable low-density residential development. Punta Plancha will be a draw for clients who appreciate the natural magic of Costa Rica and wish to live in tune with nature, yet not far from San Jose’s extensive amenities.

The 121,700 sq. ft. (37,100 m2) of Punta Plancha land is for sale for only US$1,480,000

English Cottage Home For Sale in Heredia:

This English cottage in the hills of Barva, Heredia was designed by a California movie set designer and architect, it took three years to build for an English movie producer (Bridge Over the River Kwai, etc) some twenty-five years ago.

It later became a monastery, before being acquired by the present owner. The estate overlooks the entire Central Valley (what a light show at night!) and a brilliant view of the Bay of Nicoya and the Pacific Ocean.

The botanical garden of this property is another movie set; just unbelievable. There’s a waterfall, fish pond from time to time you will see the elusive, mythical Quetzal which nests and feeds on the estate. This 250M2 (2,690 square foot) home and the 5,038 M2 (54,208 square feet) of land is for sale for only US$450K

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