luxury houses for sale Cartago Province, Costa Rica

Guayacan Real For sale:  $1,250,000Location: Tres Ríos, Cartago Condominio Guayacan Lot size: 1502,00 Construction: 500 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5,5 Garage: 4 Number of floors: 3 Type of view: Mountains- Central Valley  Type of furniture included: All built-insCategory: •    Single family HomeInterior features: High ceilings Large bedrooms BalconyExterior characteristics: Cellar Terrace Big gardenDescription: It is a property located in the private urbanization Colinas de Montealegre, within the Guayacán Real Condominium. The Guayacán Real condominium is composed of 16 subsidiary farms, this property has panoramic views of the Cerros de La Carpintera and also overlooks San Juan de La Unión  The condominium is closed by perimeter fences, fully paved, composed of a very quiet and reserved neighborhood. The house consists of 3 levels, ample areas inside and outside the house. Suspended skies, spec-tacular views. On the top floor we find the main room which has a terrace, 2 walk in closets, ample bath-rooms and views of the city and mountains.  Two large secondary rooms that share a bathroom and walk in closet. On the second floor is the entire social area, kitchen with granite countertops, and a view of the central valley, a room for visitors with a full bathroom and a bathroom for visitors. It has a service room outside the house, which makes it very private. An external terrace with external bathrooms. On the first floor there is a complete room with walk in closet It is a house where you can breathe peace and tranquility, the internal social area of the prop-erty has views of the city and mountains. The house was built with a unique style, a care for details but above all a care for spaces. It is located in the area of the country that is growing enormously, the heart of San José, near the main restaurants, social places, schools, universities, supermarkets and malls. Undoubtedly this property is very well located, close to everything but also in a Condominium where tranquility and peace is breathed daily. NEGOTIABLE PRICE, financing option by the owner.

Hacienda VerdelliLocated in the charming town of El Guarco in Cartago, this hacienda-style estate offers an exceptional living experience—where privacy, nature, security, and access to key services converge in perfect balance. Although the property is just minutes from town, arriving here feels like a peaceful escape to the countryside. The transition is immediate: the rhythm of daily life slows, and a deep sense of calm takes over.Set on an expansive, beautifully landscaped lot, the estate features lush gardens and a wide variety of fruit trees, including verdelli lemons, mango, cas, sweet and sour lime, bitter orange, peaches, avocado, and jaboticaba, among many others. Carefully laid pathways wind through this vibrant orchard, inviting quiet walks and everyday moments of connection with nature.Every room in the main house opens to the gardens or green areas, ensuring that light, air, and views are always part of daily life. An open-air swimming pool sits surrounded by trees and greenery, creating a tranquil, private retreat for relaxation and social gatherings.Adjacent to the main home, a fully equipped guest casita with its own kitchen and refrigerator currently serves as a space for family events and private celebrations. Its layout makes it ideal for future conversion into a fully independent guesthouse. The property also includes a private gym, adding wellness and convenience to the experience of country-style living.Architecturally, the residence honors traditional hacienda design with artisanal brick ceilings, natural materials, and spacious interiors that feel both refined and inviting. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to ensure functionality, comfort, and timeless elegance.Despite its peaceful seclusion, the property is equipped with high-level security. Two guardhouses, a network of surveillance cameras, and secure perimeter access ensure total peace of mind. Drainagechannels have also been strategically constructed throughout the land to prevent flooding during the rainy season. A private power generator and a reliable water supply system guarantee uninterrupted comfort year-round.Strategically located, the estate offers more than just natural beauty—it sits within proximity to La Lima Free Zone, the leading industrial park in Cartago. Major international companies such as Zollner Electronics, Edwards Lifesciences, Heraeus Medical Components, Coloplast, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, Matthews Brand Solutions, Nextern, Lutro, and ITEK Soluciones Integrales operate within this zone. This unique location adds strategic value for those seeking convenience, connectivity, or potential business opportunities.This is more than just a home—it is a private, self-sufficient sanctuary that delivers a lifestyle rooted in well-being, natural beauty, and complete peace of mind. A place where the advantages of the city and the serenity of the countryside coexist effortlessly.

Stunning contemporary mountainside home enveloped by nature. El Silencio Home in Dulce Nombre is a residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and environment. Set on a 2.6-acre property in Dulce Nombre de Tres Ríos, on the east side of Costa Rica's capital city of San José, the home blends into the surrounding landscape thanks to its contemporary style, materials, unconventional layout, and a design that prioritizes privacy and openness. It's a masterpiece by sought-after architect Rolando Barahona. The property enjoys easy access to shopping centers, bilingual schools, and entertainment centers in Tres Ríos and Curridabat.From the oversized front door, views open immediately to the main living area and the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the gardens. The living room opens entirely to the outdoors, anchored by an industrial-style fireplace and understated pendant lighting that allows natural light and the landscape to take center stage. The space is quiet in its expression—no element competes, but rather supports a sense of connection with the environment.Natural materials such as exposed concrete, wood, and stone are used throughout the home, paired with simple linear forms and a soft palette. Glass doors open into a separate dining room that also connects to the outdoors. The kitchen is spacious and comfortable, with wood cabinetry and generous windows. A service corridor leads to the laundry room, maid’s quarters, and the garage, all on the same level for daily ease.To the left of the entry hall is the private wing of the house. A guest bathroom features a large window facing an internal garden, offering an immersive natural experience. There are two office spaces—one smaller, also with a garden view, and a larger one adjacent to the primary suite.The main bedroom sits three steps below the main floor, offering a wide-angle view of the gardens. It opens to a private terrace, and its en-suite bathroom continues the architectural language of light, natural materials, and connection to the outdoors. Features include a jacuzzi, sauna, open double shower, and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are arranged around a cozy family TV room.The 10,795 m² lot is fully integrated with the architectural concept, featuring mature vegetation and room for expansion. Adjacent lots are also available for purchase, making this a unique opportunity for those seeking even more space and privacy.Dulce Nombre de Tres Ríos is a hillside residential area just minutes from the urban center of Tres Ríos. Known for its fresh air, proximity to supermarkets like Automercado, and respected schools such as Franco Costarricense and Saint Clare, the area offers excellent connectivity to Cartago and San José—making it one of the most balanced residential zones in Costa Rica’s eastern Central Valley.

Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, this charming independent house provides a warm and rustic living experience in the east side of Costa Rica's Central Valley mountains. With three spacious bedrooms and unparalleled panoramic views, Mountain Retreat in Tres Ríos offers an inviting mountain oasis. Situated on over 2 acres of land and featuring a single-story layout, this home invites you to disconnect from the daily hustle and immerse yourself in mountain serenity.As you step into Mountain Retreat in Tres Ríos, the living room captivates with its wood details adorning frames, shelves, and ceilings. Its expansive windows offer unparalleled panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains, connecting you with nature from the comfort of your home. These views extend to a spacious terrace, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living spaces.The kitchen at Mountain Retreat is a culinary enthusiast's dream, fully equipped and open-concept. Featuring dark wooden cabinets elegantly contrasting with warm tones of yellow and green, this kitchen portrays classical design perfectly. A practical island adds functionality and style to this gathering space.The private area of Mountain Retreat encompasses a TV room and three generous bedrooms, each boasting wooden details that infuse warmth and character. The master bedroom bathes in natural light, while the secondary bedrooms share a bathroom and provide a cozy retreat for rest and relaxation. All rooms feature windows for natural illumination and textured walls that add personality to each one.Outside Mountain Retreat in Tres Ríos, a remarkably spacious, wood-detailed independent structure becomes the heart of fun and relaxation, complete with a full kitchen, bar, and entertainment area equipped with a poker table and billiards. With large windows framing stunning views and ample outdoor seating areas, this space is perfect for family and social gatherings. Additionally, it includes a half bathroom for added convenience.Surrounded by lush greenery and panoramic views, Mountain Retreat in Tres Ríos offers the perfect blend of rustic luxury and modern comforts. Its equestrian facilities at the lower level complete the property for horse enthusiasts.Located just 15 minutes from downtown Tres Ríos just east of San José, Mountain Retreat enjoys the convenience of city proximity while immersing you in mountain tranquility. This home is an invitation to savor the beauty and serenity of Costa Rica while transporting you to a traditional past. It's the perfect retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and find peace in nature, all while being close to urban amenities.

Discover your perfect escape at Coffee Retreat Home, a charming and rustic house with a fireplace. This property offers 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a guest bathroom, with stunning views of Cartago, the Irazú Volcano, and the surrounding mountains. This unique property includes two gourmet coffee plantations with Geisha and Obata varieties, both recognized among the best by ICAFE. In addition to coffee, enjoy a diverse orchard with peach, avocado (Hass and Criollo), loquat, lemon, cherimoya, water apple, plantain, figs, banana, cas, mandarin, and Mesino lemon trees. There is also a lake with tilapia and a BBQ ranch for cooking them. The estate features additional structures, including a caretaker’s house with three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen; a BBQ ranch; and a party hall, all with stunning views. The property’s appeal is further enhanced by its self-sufficient water supply, underground electrification, a stable for five horses, and areas for a small herd of cattle, along with a spacious storage facility. Enjoy a superior quality of life with private trails, fresh air, the relaxing sounds of local birds, and wildlife like sloths. Experience the ultimate retreat at this exceptional property. For the property’s care, there is currently an alarm system and several dogs. Located 10 minutes from downtown Cartago and 30 minutes from San José, the property is within close proximity to all services such as banks, restaurants, corporate centers, a free trade zone, schools, colleges, and pharmacies. At an elevation of 1800 meters, you will enjoy a very fresh temperature year-round. Land 11.97 hectares (29,6 acres)

Property-RC1729 Extraordinary 2-Story Luxury Residence in Colinas de Montealegre, Tres Rios. First floor: Living room, dining room, bar, large terrace, large kitchen with dining area, guest bathroom, office, 2 bedrooms (the main one with walk in closet, bathroom with shower and double sink, toilet and videt, sauna bathroom and shower), 2 bathrooms (each room with its own bathroom and walk in closet). Second floor: 2 bedrooms (with walk in closet, bathroom with shower and balcony). Sub level: Laundry room, maid's room with full bathroom, wine cellar, garage for 4 cars. Luxury finishes. Year of construction: 999 m² living space with a plot of 10,267 m² and an additional plot of 10,000 m².

Nestled in the lush mountains of Orosi, Cartago, Hacienda Orosi Verde presents a rare opportunity to own a vast 443 hectare estate that celebrates Costa Rica’s natural beauty and ecological diversity. With a balanced mix of conservation land, agricultural areas, and open pastures, this property offers exceptional potential for conservation initiatives, sustainable farming, or nature based tourism.Approximately 70% of the estate is dedicated to forest conservation and protected under the Payments for Environmental Services (PSA) program by Fonafifo, ensuring the preservation of its rich ecosystems and biodiversity. The remaining land features agricultural zones perfect for coffee and ornamental cultivation, as well as pastures suitable for light livestock use.The estate includes a traditional rustic residence (ready to remodel), surrounded by manicured tropical gardens and complemented by a refreshing mountain-fed pool. This comfortable setting offers a serene retreat that blends naturally with the surrounding landscape.Strategically located near Cachí, Orosi, and several hot springs and lakes, the property’s proximity to well-known attractions enhances its value for tourism and eco development projects. Its panoramic views of the Orosi Valley and the Río Grande basin create a remarkable backdrop for sustainable retreats, lodges, or eco-adventure destinations.Hacienda Orosi Verde represents an exceptional investment for those seeking a property that harmonizes environmental stewardship, scenic beauty, and economic potential.

Casa Montanaview is a luxury multilevel family home in an exclusive residential community in Tres Ríos, on the eastern side of San José. This four-bedroom family home boasts fine wood and stone detailing, clay tile roofing, and soothing mountain views from every area of the home. The 1500m2 property offers manicured gardens that complement the architectural design specifically built to enjoy stunning Carpintera mountain views throughout the three-level distribution.The entrance greets visitors with a split arched doorway and a greeting area with a view towards the main living room. This social area boasts large open windows with plenty of natural sunlight and soothing mountain views.On one side of this main level, Casa Montanaview includes a home office and stairway access to the private area of the home. On the other side of the main level a short hall leads to a wonderful family kitchen and an outdoor terrace with thick wooden columns and exposed wooden beams. The Montanaview kitchen offers a bright comfortable cooking and entertaining area with a large breakfast counter and informal dining area, a large stainless steel gas range with incorporated BBQ and extractor, and wooden kitchen cabinetry with temperature-controlled wine storage. The kitchen and terrace connect with an outdoor patio and a stone pathway through the garden area to a lower level.The upper level of the home is the private area of the residence. Three of the four bedrooms are located on this level. The ample master bedroom boasts beautiful wood floors and a private terrace balcony with mountain views, two closets, and an ensuite bathroom with his and hers contoured marble countertops. The other two bedrooms on this top level share a bathroom and offer warm wood floors and large windows. One of these also includes a private balcony. The fourth bedroom is uniquely located on the lower (-1) level with a private bathroom and independent garden access.Casa Montanaview includes a storage area, provisions to add an elevator, a two-car garage with added parking for 6 or more cars.

Located at 1,800 meters above sea level in the province of Cartago, this 11.9-hectare estate embodies the very definition of an elevated escape. From its gardens, the property offers one of the most privileged views over the Cartago Valley, with expansive panoramas that evolve throughout the day. Its elevation ensures an especially pleasant mountain climate, with temperatures ranging from approximately 15 °C in the early morning to as high as 30 °C during the warmer seasons of the year. The estate has been maintained with an exceptional level of care. Established gardens, flowering landscapes, vegetation, wildlife, and natural walking trails across the upper areas of the land create a harmonious and walkable environment, designed to be explored. Here, nature is not merely scenery, it is an active part of the daily experience. Among its amenities are a three-bedroom cabin with bathroom, kitchen, and fireplace area; a natural lagoon stocked with tilapia located at a higher elevation; an equestrian stable seamlessly integrated into the landscape; and a ranch-style bar strategically positioned to enjoy sweeping views and memorable sunsets. The property also includes productive areas, with approximately one hectare currently dedicated to coffee cultivation, offering the potential for sustainable expansion or diversification. The land provides several ideal sites for the construction of a large-scale residence, surrounded by absolute privacy and thoughtfully integrated into the natural setting. This is not simply a property with a cabin. It is nearly 12 hectares of land with vision, scale, and character, where multiple lifestyles can coexist: a grand mountain residence, an equestrian retreat, a boutique agricultural project, or a refined balance of all three. Just one hour from San José, this property allows you to step away from the capital without losing connection, offering a unique opportunity for you and your family to claim your own elevated escape.

Peaceful Homestead is a magnificent luxury retreat with a rustic natural feel and the mountain elegance of a custom-built designer cabin. Characterized by it’s vaulted ceilings, wood detailing and a central stone chimney, the home also offers an integrated social and kitchen area with wine cellar, additional wine storage, and stunning city and mountain views. Located east of San José, off the main Oreamuno road in Cartago, this 24-acre property boasts absolute privacy with expansive green areas, easy city access, and a convenient helipad. The magic of Peaceful Homestead is a joy to the senses that combines visual aesthetics with warm and inviting details within the home and throughout this mountain property.From the moment you enter the main gate a stone-lined driveway guides the eyes towards the majestic stone and wood home, a view framed by pine trees, the lake, and the breathtaking city and mountains in the background. This is the signal to relax, enjoy, and sink into the pure and peaceful air of the property. Almost on cue, a perfectly maintained red barn appears to the left. More than just a storage or work area, the three-building barn area also marks the start of what seems like greener pastures and bluer skies.A circular stone driveway wraps around the front of Peaceful Homestead, lined by manicured flower hedges that welcome you to the home. The parking area is just meters away from the heliport facing the lake. On the northern side of the home, a few small steps lead up to the wooden corridor that runs through the front of the house and extends to form a roofed deck/terrace on one side, with an outdoor dining and BBQ area, jacuzzi, and stunning Cartago valley views that offer daytime mountain scenery and nighttime city lights.A double-wide solid wood door opens into the Peaceful Homestead residence, setting the tone for a rustic yet elegant mountain cabin. A small receiving area lined with antique furniture opens up to the heart of the home, the large integrated social area with towering walls and a masterful central stone fireplace. The social heart of the home integrates a seamless open dining and living room floor plan with a combination of stone and precious woods along with large windows that allow for plenty of natural light and spectacular views. Careful attention has been placed to illumination design ensuring a variety of moods and highlights both during the day and the evening, when a playful combination of lights, candles, windows and solid wood beams blend to create a magical touch.The Peaceful Homestead kitchen is also integrated with the main living space, separated only by the solid wood furniture that wraps around to become a bar facing the living area, with views towards the lake, open pasture, and the twinkling city lights below. The nearby corridor to the left includes the wine cellar and leads to two of the bedrooms. They both offer an inviting rustic style with impeccable amenities and finishes. Each includes its own bathroom and private jacuzzi.Facing the kitchen, wood stairs lead to a private living room currently used as a billiards room. The master bedroom, located on this level, includes a beautiful custom-shaped library, a beautiful fireplace and a third bathroom with Jacuzzi spectacular views. This entire floor boasts precious wood flooring that, together with the exposed wood beam ceilings, frames the living space. The property also includes the full barn with a bedroom and bathroom that can also be used as the caretaker’s quarters. The Peaceful Homestead is a unique mountain property that invites residents and visitors to relax, to escape the daily grind without leaving the central valley of Costa Rica.