Atenas Colonial Home (Property ID #: 239)

Atenas, Alajuela

5 Bed, 4 Bath | 89,987 Sq Feet on 0.16 Acres (6,889 Sq Feet Lot)

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$490,000.00

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Full Description: We have the pleasure of presenting you this beautiful, large mansion, which is located in one of the preferred area’s of the Central Valley, namely the city of Atenas. The 360 degree views are breath taking. Views of the Central Valley, the surrounding villages and mountains are a joy for the eye. The total constructed area accumulates to 640 m2 or 6,860 square feet. The mansion measures 480 m2 or 5,160 square feet, and the 2nd building, which a guest house which measures 105 m2 or 1,150 square feet. The house is located on a large and fairly flat 8,360 m2/2.1 acre terrain. It has 2 main wings. One wing harbors one of the two large main bedrooms. This 1st master bedroom has its own bathroom and walk-in closet. Both this bedroom as well as the 2nd master bedroom, located in the other wing of the house, has air conditioning. Next to this 1st master bedroom one finds a maids room, with own bathroom, and the laundry room. The washer and dryer come with the house. At the end of this “1st wing”, one finds the kitchen and dining area, plus a nice sized pantry. The high quality kitchen cabinets are made of custom made hardwood. The following amenities stay with the kitchen: 2 refrigerators, a micro wave, a stove and a dishwasher. The large living room, with its inviting fire place, connects the two wings of the house. The second wing harbors 3 bedrooms, of which one is the 2nd master bedroom with its own bathroom and walk-in closet and a second bathroom. All these rooms can be reached through a nice long hall way. All the rooms in the house and guests’ house are pre-wired for cable TV. The house comes with an internet connection, a phone-line and its own alarm system. For the few occasions that the electricity supply might be interrupted, emergency lighting has been installed. The water in the house is heated by its own solar heating system (the swimming pool has it’s own heating system as well). The house was newly painted in 2009. The building that harbors the carport also gives room to a bathroom, a small kitchen and a fair sized (bed-) room. The swimming pool (4.8 x 9.3 meters, or 16 x 31 feet), which was built in 2007, has a maximum depth of as 2 meters/6 feet and 8 inches. The pool water is heated by means of a solar heating system guarantying a very enjoyable water temperature year round. A lovely rancho, supplied with electricity for lights and/or a nice BBQ, is located next to the pool. From the privately located pool and rancho one has great views of the Central Valley. The property has its own water well with 2 pressure pumps. One pump pumps the water from the well into a large storage tank and 2 smaller water tanks on the roof of the carport. A second pump pumps the water from the 2 storage tanks into the house. Special attention has been given to the garden. You will find many flowers all through the garden. In the rear garden, one finds a beautiful fountain. The whole garden is equipped with a new sprinkler system, and the entire property has been completely fenced in. The electric gate has a video and intercom system. The property is located less then a 10 minutes drive from the city of Atenas, 35 minutes to the international airport of San Jose/Alajuela, and 50 minutes to downtown San Jose. The Pacific ocean is at 45 minutes driving time. Atenas is a small city known for its spring like climate year round.