This property is a tropical paradise, tucked away in the peaceful jungle, 6.73 acres, just a 20 minute drive from the carribean coast. Part of the land has been used for subsistence fruit farming and there over 45 varieties of fruit trees on this property, including an abundance of papaya, mango, banana, coconut, lychee, oranges, star-fruit, cashews, and jackfruit. Numerous medicinal trees are also scattered around the property and other crops that are currently cultivated include taro, cinnamon, palm heart, ylang-ylang, pineapple, chili peppers malanga, lemongrass, turmeric, and corn. The rest of the land has been left as pristine primary forest, which attracts local Toucans and Howler Monkeys. The property is nestled within the mountains and there are multiple nearby waterfalls that are within hiking distance. The house on the property has a large covered veranda, overlooking the jungle, that extends around the entire house until it reaches the wood fired outdoor kitchen area. The house has an attached guest area with three rooms that can be rented out or used as an air-bnb. The guest area has its own bathroom with an additional rustic outdoor cooking area. A large storage room is also connected to the veranda. The main house has a spacious kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and an open plan living and dining area. There is a small town only five minutes away where groceries and equipment can be purchased. The house was built in 1992 with a cement foundation, and the house was renovated with new windows, floors, roofing, and walls in 2002. The house can come with all appliances (propane oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer, microwave), farming equipment, and furniture if desired.
There is a wealth of cultural diversity in the region, the farm itself is situated within an indigenous reserve inhabited by both Cabecar and BriBri tribes. On the carribean coast, near Puerto Viejo and Cahuita, the afro-caribbean culture is interlaced with accents of European and South American immigrant customs. This home is perfect for anyone wishing to live a peaceful self-sufficient life-style while still being minutes away from the exciting social environment of the Atlantic coast, that offers a wide variety of cuisine and adventure. The house can be accessed by paved roads, and the electricity is provided by the local municipality at a rate of $80 per month. While the house has a private well, city water is piped onto the property at a rate of $18 per month. Property taxes cost $120 per year. Over 28 years of labour have been put into maintaining the land and the majority of rocks have been removed from the soil to make the ground suitable for farming. If you are interested in sustainable living or just want a great vacation house this is the place for you. If you are not interested in farming but wish to preserve the tropical fruit paradise on the property, local labour is abundant and costs an average of $3 an hour for property maintenance. If you desire to be in harmony with nature this is certainly the place for you and the sounds of the parakeets, blue-grey and crimson-backed Tanagers, oropendolas, and motmots await you!
Cost: $650,000 (negotiable), currently surrounding properties are being sold at a rate of $40 per meter squared, this is a substantially good deal for the area.
Size of House: 2260 feet squared
Acres: 6.73
Meters squared: 27,217
