A perfect vacation, investment or retirement house, this private, enclosed gem offers luxury tropical living in a unique ‘nanoclimate’ location that buffers heat and humidity to keep average high temperatures between 62°-82° F. all year around. Situated in suburban Escazu, the upscale ‘Beverly Hills of Costs Rica,’ the property is situated in the mountains of Costa Rica’s Central Valley at an altitude of 1,000 m. (3,000 ft). A haven from extreme weather, this setting all but eliminates such climate concerns as coastal storms, tornadoes and flooding, not to mention mosquitoes, while staying up to 10° F. cooler than the city – and 25° F. cooler than the beaches.

Near the country’s main east-west highway, you’re just a few minutes to fine dining, the country’s top-rated private schools and three best hospitals; upscale groceries, gas stations, banks and Costa Rica’s largest shopping mall; golf, tennis, pickleball, hiking, zip-lining and wildlife preserves. Only a few minutes further is downtown San Jose, which boasts government offices, business headquarters and a wealth of cultural activities. A 30-minute drive takes you to the international airport, while Pacific beaches await just 75 minutes to the west – all in a stable democratic nation with no political conflict.

Driving up the hill in the access-controlled neighborhood, you’re greeted inside the home’s front gate by a colorful lighted fountain surrounded by plants, flowers and palm trees. Walk into the handsome foyer and you see a spacious office, library area and guest bathroom. Pass the stunning marble-and-wrought-iron spiral staircase and enter an open-floorplan great room with TV, sitting and formal dining spaces, adjoining an upgraded, beautifully lit classic kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave and disposal. Directly opposite is a covered terrace that runs the entire 48-ft. width of the house, affording a magnificent north-facing view of the Central Valley as well as the garden, outdoor kitchen and pool. Tucked away under the terrace you’ll discover the artist’s studio, workout room and sauna. A gorgeous setting for afternoon and evening events, the terrace is also wonderful for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, especially when the sun is going down and cool breezes are at play.

Back inside, you’ll note high ceilings and custom marble, woodwork, granite and tile surfaces throughout, complemented by the full renovation in 2022 of its electrical and water systems, along with a property-wide upgrade to its security and Internet Wi-Fi systems. The upstairs family area includes a master bedroom-closet-bathroom suite, a guest bedroom-bathroom suite, two full-sized bedrooms, another full-sized bathroom and a family room. Thoughtful touches abound throughout the property, from perimeter lighting, phone-integrated cameras and up- and downstairs gate annunciators, to a small bonus en-suite bedroom and bath tucked behind the laundry room. There are even back-up tanks for house water and yard irrigation. Included with the house are a number of solid-wood furniture pieces that match the home’s woodwork accents, and everything is in turnkey, move-in-ready condition. The services of a bilingual house manager/concierge are also available.