A terrific lake residence now $175,000 |
H167 Roomy modern home with 2 master suites on 1/2 acre - $219,000 |
| This 6-year-old 2006-square-foot home on a large landscaped lot with great views of the lake and mountains provides the pleasurable life style that brings people to the beauteous northwest mountains of Costa Rica where the weather is balmily moderate and the lake vista is endlessly fascinating. Located on the brow of the high hill just east of the village of Rio Piedras at the north end of the lake, the home is almost equi-distant between the towns of Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran, about 15 minutes from each. There are at least a half-dozen Gringo neighbors hidden away in the wooded heights, each enjoying their own special place in this paradise. The open plan center of the house is extremely spacious with fine hardwood ceilings rising to 18 feet. Elsewhere the ceiling are 10 feet high There is a large master suite on each side of the main area. The 40 by 10-foot veranda is especially hospitable to the sort of outdoor living that people enjoy at Lake Arenal. The kitchen has an island with granite counter top, stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. There are custom-made hardwood doors thoughout out the house, large windows so that living room, kitchen, and bedrooms have excellent views of the lake. The property is appoximately 2000 sq meters (1/2 acre). It has a small barn with water and electric, and a small green house. There is an extensive security system and a very large gate with sliding steel door for privacy and security. |
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This view of the lake was taken from the veranda. In the distance are the double peaks of the mountain Cerro San Jose, which is far to the southwest side of the town of Tilaran. |
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With a wide veranda, the home is obviously constructed to take advantage of the hilltop site's lake vista. |
At the east end of the house, large windows provide great views from one of the two master suites. |
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With hammocks, a BBQ, dining set and exercize equipment, the veranda really enhances the pleasures of life in the balmy semi-tropics. |
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The center of the home combines the living, dining and kitchen areas under a cathedral ceiling with extensive custom woodwork. |
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The kitchen area includes a large island with granite countertop. |
This bathroom in one of the two master suites displays the owners' creativity. |
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The half-acre lot has been manicured into sweeping lawns. In one corner is a small barn and chicken coop with water and electricity.
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The heights just east of the village of Rio Piedras have attracted a number of Gringos to build here, about halfway between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal.
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A huge "porton" or gate with sliding metal door helps provide security and privacy for the home. In addition there is a sophisticated security system in the home.
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