Upala, Alajuela, Costa Rica Real Estate Sale | Venta

Gorgeous tropical mountain oasis seeks new owner with desire for integrated lifestyle and eco-friendly living.
Beautiful property with primary home and four turn-key income generating short-term rentals with the opportunity to expand on existing operations which currently can accommodate up to 17 guests. The property is ideal for a holistic health or yoga retreat center, or other eco-friendly based tourist business. The existing buildings are positioned throughout the property to maximize privacy and create a tranquil, nature focused environment.
This estate is located between two volcanoes in the beautiful tropical mountains of Costa Rica. The current owners have taken careful attention to develop a small portion of the 96-acre property with minimal impact to the eco-system, while creating an area of tamed, manageable landscaping providing a tranquil tropical setting. Approximately 90 acres of land are occupied by pristine primary and secondary forest, which require minimal maintenance except to preserve the existing walking trails.
This exquisite property exudes attention to detail in every element, from the palm tree lined entry to the ponds located by each dwelling unit creating a peaceful oasis. The primary home is 3,767 sq/ft, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and features a mountain tropical design with the main entrance opening to the grand octagon open living space that is anchored by a tree trunk in the center of the home which connects the hardwood beams adding warmth and character to the space. The home was custom built utilizing local hardwoods which are incorporated throughout the home and with carefully balanced modern elements of black metal stair rails, live edge counters and stairs, and large oversized windows that maximize natural lighting while inviting nature front and center into the home.
The main level includes a living area, recreation space (pool table), and kitchen with an oversized island and bar seating, a chef’s kitchen connected to a humidity controlled underground storage pantry (currently used for cocoa harvest), laundry room, half bathroom, and a primary bedroom. The primary bedroom features an oversized slider with view of the pool, an office via the bedroom entry, ensuite bathroom with water closet, double vanity sinks, and walk-in double shower.  The second level has three bedrooms, and one bathroom that is split between two rooms, one housing a toilet and sink, and the other a shower with double vanity, offering the flexibility to use the upstairs bedrooms as additional room rentals if desired.
In addition to accommodating your family, the primary home is set up to service the basic operations of an AirBnb or retreat center with a Chef’s kitchen, laundry facility, and walking trails connecting the casitas to the main house for access to the pool, jacuzzi, and covered dining and patio areas. The covered outdoor dining area is large enough to accommodate all guests in one sitting and is surrounded by tropical landscape providing a relaxing, vibrant atmosphere. The patio can be accessed from the kitchen or the pool deck and features a service window with bar seating and a wood fired oven. 
The property borders a river on one side and has a hillside of forestry to the back which features two walking trails for the nature lovers that leads to creeks and a small waterfall where birds, monkeys and other exotic wildlife is heard and often spotted. The front of the property is beautifully landscaped with walking paths, 7 spring fed ponds (some stocked with fish), a chicken mansion and designated garden area with a cocoa orchard, as well as hundreds of various fruit trees and edible plants throughout the property. Approximately 90 acres of land are occupied by tropical forest, minimizing required maintenance to the whole of the property to just maintain the walking trails. In addition to the landscaped area, there is flat land usable for farming and animal pastures providing the option to expand self-sustainable activities via farming or expansion of eco-friendly tourism activities.
There is so much potential to add your vision of additional casitas, hillside rustic cabins with views, or amenities such as a yoga studio, day spa, farm to table dining, additional walking trails, horse trails, or other tourism related activities to increase your income or versatility of the property while maintaining the environmentally conscious peaceful luxury it already possesses. The possibilities are endless and are ready for your vision. 
The property is located in Bijagua de Upala a 1-hour drive from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia and is within short driving distance to two volcanos, national parks, and mutliple tourist attractions including mineral springs, cocoa farm experiences, and outdoor adventure parks.
The house and casitas come fully furnished, have running hot water, and A/C units in the sleeping areas. There is a outbuilding with a segmented workshop with power and storage/carport. The property is serviced by pulic water and power. With three onsite springs, the property could become self-sufficient with the addition of a solar power system.
The Sellers are willing to transfer elements of the business operations which can include the accommodation business profiles which have high ratings including Bookings.com of 9.8/10, Trip Advisory of 5/5, and Google at 4.9/5. Buyers to do due diligence on transferability of the forest tax relief.
Casita 1 – Pelicano (Originally designed for caretaker family)880 sq/ft Indoor kitchen and living room, covered patio2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Sleeps 4 (1 Queen, 2 Single)
Casita 2 – Tiburon549 sq/ftOutdoor Kitchen/Dining, and covered patioStudio, 1 BathroomSleeps 4 (1 King, 1 Queen)
Casita 3 – Tortuga613 sq/ftOutdoor sofa lounge, outdoor kitchen/dining, covered patioStudio, 1 BathroomSleeps 4 (1 King, 1 Queen)
Casita 4 – Manta (ADA accessible)880 sq/ftOutdoor Kitchen/Dining, covered deck, indoor living room2 Bedrooms, 1 BathroomSleeps 5 (1 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Single)
 
 

MLS number: 400242303010

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Finca de 97.36 Acres con casa principal y 4 cabañas en Bijagua De Upala.

Meitai Nui es un Airbnb ubicado en Bijagua De Upala, a 1 hora en carro del Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quirós (ubicado en el cantón de Liberia).
 
Esta propiedad cuenta con una casa y 4 cabañas donde podrás disfrutar del contacto con la naturaleza. La casa principal cuenta con 4 habitaciones, 2 cocinas, 1 piscina, bodegas, y una sala de estudio, también encontrará 4 cabañas ubicadas alrededor de la casa principal.
 
Usted puede disfrutar de un hermoso bosque natural en la parte trasera de la propiedad, que tiene una variedad de árboles frutales y 1000 árboles de cacao. Animales como tucanes y otras especies de aves lo visitarán en ocasiones para disfrutar del exquisito sabor que proporcionan estos árboles frutales. La finca contiene un sendero que conduce a un bosque secundario y primario, y a lo largo del camino se puede disfrutar de arroyos y una pequeña cascada, con una variedad de flora y fauna representativa de Costa Rica.
 
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