ALAJUELA, Costa Rica Real Estate: San MATEO DE OROTINA; Great Views, Close to Beach, NEW POOL, COMPLETELY FURNISHED  

Asking Price: $160,000
Location: San MATEO DE OROTINA
City: OROTINA
State/Province: ALAJUELA
Country: Costa Rica
Type: Single Family

Rustic Country Home on Beautiful Hillside, All Furnished,
Swimming POOL/WATER Fall

GREAT LOCATION, IDEAL WEATHER, FANTASTIC MOUNTAIN/OCEAN VIEWS await you in this Custom Built - 2003 - Log Home in the hills of San Mateo de Orotina. Located 30 minutes from major beach resorts (Playa Jaco, Los Suenos, Playa Herredura) and 45 minutes from International Airport, San Jose. Tropical Waterfall swimming pool boost custom ceramic tile dolphins surrounded by mango, orange, lemon & lime orchards.
One hour west of San José, through rolling hills and green mountains, the landscape is dotted with picturesque small towns and villages. Along the highways, little roadside stands sell local fruits, vegetables, juices, pastries, and even edible flowers. The nearby town of Orotina 3 minutes from San mateo, is famous for its variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Ceramica San Mateo village is the best place for souvenir pottery in Costa Rica. Located in the town of San Mateo, Alan & Pietro will show you their display of fine pottery, decor items, and an authentic pottery kiln (oven). Located on the one-way stretch of the highway from Jaco/Quepos, going toward San José, (1 block south and 1 block east of the church).
Secure gated entrance, alarm system and forged metal/iron designed windows gives peace of mind for vacationers or retiree. Tremendous amount of stone/madera retaining walls, pathways thru gorgeous tropical gardens, sculptures & concrete driveway has been extended to circle entire home making easy in/out excess and low maintanence of one half acre lot. Public electricity & water, new private water pump/compressor, 1 telephone line, cable internet have been establish for 3 years.
Home is sold COMPLETELY furnished which includes many antiques (coffee pilon, ox pull, armoirs, spool tables) - Complete list available upon request. The 2 bedrooms are tastefully decorated with queen poster key bed/armoir/spool table & lamp while the second bedroom has 2 custom built bunk beds and cedar corner armoir. Completely air conditioned but seldom used cool breezes offer great ventilation & refreshing clean air while you relax around the pool or maybe watch the fantastic sunset in your hammock from upper terrace. Property tax-$106 yr., avg. monthly utilities- $55