Cerro Banderas Timepiece Spanish Colonial Hacienda

Description

Quality, elegance, and sophistication indeed reached different heights decades past. This awe-invoking timepiece Spanish Hacienda boasts all and more of its original splendor. With a sweeping 6,400 square meters of open manicured lawn and gardens bordered by a natural stream to the north and the upscale Cerro Banderas Estate Community, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is priced at the land value alone.It's an easy drive to the beach or the greater metropolitan area as the property is located in the quaint municipality of Piedades de Santa Ana, less than three kilometers from Highway 27, one hour to the Central Pacific Coast, and a mere twenty minutes to downtown San Jose.The entire estate is privy to incredible views of the Poas and Barva volcanoes, the Central Valley, and even a stretch of the Pacific Ocean & Gulf of Nicoya. A private drive winds up to the cobblestone entrance with a covered two-car garage and parking space for several additional vehicles. While a second back entrance connects to the charming town of Piedades.Set in the classic Spanish Colonial tradition, the home is beautifully orchestrated to appreciate the surrounding scenery and inner spaciousness. The structure is solid and expertly honed with a poured concrete foundation, original tile and parquet flooring, vaulted & beamed ceilings, and hardwood furnishings, window frames, and accents. Many of the original chandeliers, light fixtures, and faucets remain and can either be polished to restore their original luster or replaced to reflect the buyer's taste and style.The main floor opens into a great room with a central fireplace, a lateral breakfast nook, wrap-around windows, and a massive terrace. On one side is the spacious Primary Suite, with an incorporated living area, a private balcony, and a roomy ensuite bath complete with a vintage claw-foot bathtub. Opposite the great room is the home’s remarkable kitchen, offering custom-crafted wooden cabinetry, a central island with a gas stove and oven, and endless granite-topped counter space. Two bedrooms occupy the ground floor, with a common lounge/living area and private patio. Each bedroom looks onto the gardens and has its own ensuite bathroom.A covered rancho and BBQ area invites daytime entertainment and outdoor living. The ample, gently sloping lawn in front of the home is also the perfect space for a swimming pool. With so much to offer, this stunning property is the perfect diamond in the rough that will shine to magnificent splendor with just a little coaxing. Priced to sell!