luxury contemporary houses for sale San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica

Enjoy urban luxury in this stunning penthouse located in the prestigious Cerro Alto community in Escazú. The Valley Views Penthouse is a masterpiece of contemporary design and spaciousness, offering an exquisite living experience. This residence features an open floor plan designed for modern living, with expansive windows that frame mesmerizing views of the Central Valley and surrounding mountains. The spacious rooms and hallways create an airy and inviting atmosphere rarely found. The penthouse enjoys a great location on the west side of San José, Costa Rica's capital city, within the exclusive gated community of Cerro Alto Escazú, with quick and easy access to dining, shopping, Santa Ana, and Route 27 towards the Pacific beaches.Upon entering The Valley Views Penthouse you'll be greeted by an open-concept living area, bathed in natural light through large windows that surround the penthouse. The unique split-level roof adds to the spacious and airy feel. The living and dining areas seamlessly blend comfort and elegance, opening up to a large balcony with breathtaking panoramic views, perfect for entertaining or unwinding.The spectacular balcony at The Valley Views Penthouse, accessed through glass sliding doors, is an ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee or watch the sunset over the mountains. Spanning the length of the penthouse, the balcony offers ample space for outdoor furniture, making it a perfect venue for al fresco dining or hosting gatherings. The unobstructed vistas provide a serene backdrop, whether you are savoring a quiet evening alone or entertaining guests. The integration of the balcony with the indoor living spaces creates a harmonious flow, enhancing the overall sense of openness and luxury.Designed with a contemporary color palette, the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen integrates seamlessly with the social area and features high-end appliances, sleek countertops, and ample storage space. The large island serves as the centerpiece, offering additional workspace and seating for casual dining. The breakfast bar is ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails, creating a perfect spot for social interactions. Each of the four spacious bedrooms in The Valley Views Penthouse is designed to provide ultimate comfort and privacy. Each bedroom features its own walk-in closet, offering ample storage space and ensuring a clutter-free environment. The private bathrooms connected to each bedroom are beautifully appointed, enhancing the sense of convenience. The master suite is a tranquil retreat, boasting expansive windows that offer stunning views of the Central Valley, a luxurious en-suite bathroom with impeccable marble walls, double sinks, and a large walk-in shower. The luxurious bathrooms at The Valley Views Penthouse are adorned with premium fixtures and finishes that create a spa-like experience. Featuring elegant tile work, high-quality vanities, and modern lighting that enhances the ambiance, these bathrooms are designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.Cerro Alto is an exclusive community ideal for families, offering triple-level security and a variety of amenities, including recreational and exercise facilities. The location of Cerro Alto is highly sought-after, providing proximity to exquisite restaurants, supermarkets, and health services. High-end office complexes and shopping malls are within walking distance. The nearby area of Guachipelín offers some of the most renowned private schools in a warm, pleasant climate.With its prime location in Escazú, exceptional amenities, and breathtaking views, The Valley Views Penthouse offers you the opportunity to experience the best of Cerro Alto.

Contemporary living at its best. This Escazú hideaway is an architectural gem meticulously designed by Ronald Zurcher and custom built for luxury living and entertainment in a privileged location, with spectacular mountain and Central Valley views throughout the home. Highlights of the residence include high ceilings with large open spaces and gleaming hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a multi-level distribution with elevator, and a purposeful combination of independent infrastructure and triple security to ensure uninterrupted comfort and privacy. Casa Lumiere boasts multiple private and open terraces, a spacious outdoor area with pool/spa and manicured gardens on a large 4800m2 property, with an added option for additional land.The main entrance of Casa Lumiere opens onto a foyer and large terrace living and entertainment area, with majestic westward views to the hills of Escazú. The social areas on this main level include a TV-Cinema room, a large open terrace living area and a grand living room with wet bar that leads to the formal dining room. Built to entertain, this level of Casa Lumiere also boasts the grand kitchen, a fully equipped preparation and entertainment area with custom-built stainless steel furniture, a two-level central kitchen island, an informal breakfast area and large sunbathed windows with garden views.The private area of Casa Lumiere is located on the top floor, including three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the master suite. The Casa Lumiere master suite boasts a master bathroom with a stunning tub and independent shower, two office areas, and the meticulously crafted private bedroom with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and electric curtains, a private terrace, and panoramic mountain and city views. All total Casa Lumiere offers six bedrooms with five bathrooms and a guest bathroom. Marble steps lead down to the lower level of the home and the inviting Infinity pool, the perfect spot for sunset drinks or outdoor entertaining. This area includes changing rooms for the pool area as well as a full bathroom, an entertainment room, and pathway access and views of the manicured garden are with mature palm trees and plants. Casa Lumiere was conceived and built as a secure villa with it’s own electrical power plant, intelligent electrical cabling system, an independent water well and filtration system, and all the comfort and perks of luxury living in the tropics. The property offers propane gas supply for all water heaters, BBQ area, and pool heating, as well as a full treatment plant for it’s own private septic tank system. This extraordinary property includes parking for 22 cars plus a full garage for 5 cars, a full service area with full staff quarters (3 bedrooms) and laundry room. Casa Lumiere stands out as one of San José's finest contemporary estates.

Luxury and Comfort on a Single Level in Santa Ana | $Inquire Located in the sought-after gated community of Orosol in Río Oro, Santa Ana, this stunning single-story residence offers 270 m² of construction, showcasing contemporary design, comfort, and abundant natural light. Key Features: High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling PVC windows with laminated glass 3 spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and A/C Primary suite with Mediterranean garden views, walk-in closet, and luxury finishes Additional room perfect for home office, TV room, or guest space Gourmet open-concept kitchen with gas hookup Outdoor terrace with garden and built-in fire pit Smart Living: Smart system controls for A/C, lighting, blinds, cameras, and alarm Imported curtains, electric blinds Prepped for potable water tank installation Additional Amenities: Covered garage for 2 cars + 2 outdoor parking spaces Independent laundry room 3-meter solid wood doors, Hans Grohe and Kohler fixtures Orosol Community Offers: 24/7 gated security Green spaces and peaceful atmosphere Excellent maintenance and strong resale value Close to international schools, grocery stores, fine dining, Santa Ana Country Club, and top shopping centers with easy access to Route 27 and Lindora. A move-in-ready home for families or professionals seeking modern, stylish, and secure living in Costa Rica’s west side.

Reference number: 20272 Glass House 20272 - Elegant contemporary style home for sale Monteran Golf Course For sale: $1.590.000 Listing agent: Catalina Sauma Rossi Basic data: Department (Province): San José Municipality (Canton): Curridabat Commune (District): Granadilla Neighborhood: Guayabos Built area (living space) m2: 900 Plot area (land) m2: 2619 Bedrooms:4 Full bathroom:5 Half guest bathrooms:2 Service room with bathroom: Si Office: Si Pool in the condominium – Yes Private: no Construction year:2019 Property description: Is a contemporary style home in Monterán, the most exclusive residential in the eastern part of San José. The property has a contemporary design and is made up of three levels, all with a refreshing design surrounded by light and greenery. Before the main entrance, there is a wide space of private cobbled street, the entrance is a double-wide door, with straight lines, wood and stone, all in harmony with a covered space over a passageway over water that gives from the beginning the freshness that is breathed throughout the house. Upon entering, a small lobby welcomes the open-concept social area with a spacious living room that integrates with the dining room and kitchen, spacious and with a big central counter. The areas are connected by sliding and folding doors to a large terrace from side to side and can be decorated to suit the client, it can fit two rooms and an informal dining room, all in an open environment, with cross ventilation and high ceilings that overlooks the beautiful garden, with incredible and refreshing views and an outdoor jacuzzi. The garden has all kinds of plants planted and cared by the owner of the house. The Glass House distribution is integrated and with comfortable social areas. Two of the rooms are on the first floor and the others are in a comfortable private area on the upper floors. All rooms face the garden, with beautiful green areas and views of the mountains and coffee plantations. The ideal location as it is on a secondary street away from the rest of the residential area. Returning to the hall, we find on the left a guest bathroom with a room that can also be used as an office and from which there is direct access to the garden. To the right of the hall are the stairs, with lots of light and seen through triple-height windows. On this second level, we are greeted by a television room from which we can reach the other three rooms, each with a full bathroom and walk-in closet, and the main one with a private terrace, marble bathroom with double sinks, and tub. All leading to a shared balcony that gives ventilation and fresh views to all rooms. To the left of this room, with wooden floors and following the style of the entire house with high ceilings, there are stairs that lead to a large area that could be put to various uses such as a playroom, gym, cinema or could even be closed and be used as a study or another master bedroom as no view or ventilation is lost, in fact it has two more balconies that overlook the garden. If there is an advantage that Glass House, is its spaces, designed and built for a large family, it has a cellar in the attic and another in the basement, covered parking for two cars and outdoor space for more than six. It also has a utility room and laundry area. Glass House, located in a community with triple security, beautiful gardens and complete social areas with a gym, a social area, a clubhouse with an outdoor and indoor pool, a playground and a spectacular and  cool climate is the ideal opportunity to create a new history in a residential area with the best golf course in Costa Rica and close to all first-hand needs as well as places of leisure and entertainment. About the location: Residencial Monterán, located in Curridabat, is the best-known luxury residential in the area and the only one with a golf course in the east. Its climate is ideal and its views towards the mountains contribute to the beauty of this residence with wide and cobbled streets. Among its many advantages is triple security and complete social areas that include a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, playground, gym, and tennis and soccer fields.

Perched above the coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula, this villa within the prestigious Tango Mar Resort blends contemporary comfort with an unrivaled oceanfront setting. With a 1,234m² lot, 500m² of construction, and both residential and commercial zoning, the property presents both a refined retreat and an excellent investment opportunity. This 5 bedroom villa enjoys a great location in Costa Rica's famed Nicoya Blue Zone Peninsula on the Pacific Coast.The villa has been recently remodeled, offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms, four en suite, designed for privacy and comfort. Expansive windows and thoughtfully planned spaces maximize natural light and ocean breezes.On the first floor, the living and dining areas open seamlessly to ocean views, complemented by a modern kitchen and a furnished porch that connects to the surrounding landscape. Two garden view bedrooms complete this level. The second floor is dedicated to three ocean view suites, each with an en suite bathroom and direct access to a spacious terrace overlooking the Pacific.Outdoor living is at the heart of this property, with a large pool, covered lounge and barbecue area, and a hanging bridge leading to the beach below. Beyond the villa, residents enjoy the exclusive amenities of Tango Mar Resort, including a golf course, tennis courts, and recreational facilities.Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Santa Teresa and its world class surf, the area also offers fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canopy tours, and wildlife encounters. With fiber optic internet, city utilities, and modern infrastructure, the home is fully equipped for year-round living or short term rentals.Balancing natural beauty, lifestyle, and income potential, this villa is a rare opportunity to own a luxury oceanfront property on one of Costa Rica’s most captivating coastlines.

Where architecture meets the elements.Perched above the popular beach of Playas del Coco, this award-winning residence—locally celebrated as “The Glass House”—is a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty and contemporary design in Costa Rica. Set on a dramatic hillside, this unique home is anchored into a massive rock formation, a defining feature of its architecture. For those seeking exceptional real estate in Playas del Coco, this residence truly stands out.Designed by a landscape architect, this luxury home embraces its natural surroundings. What could have been a design challenge—a towering rock face—was transformed into a stunning focal point. The rock was not removed; instead, it was integrated. Today, it supports key structural elements and flows naturally into the living space, seamlessly blurring the lines between modern architecture and nature. This unique design makes it a standout for luxury real estate in the area.Design Philosophy and LayoutFrom the beginning, the vision for this residence was clear: create a seamless dialogue between indoor living and the powerful natural elements outside. The result is a modernist masterpiece that feels at once open, light, and deeply rooted in its environment.Glass walls and sliding panels open to panoramic views of the bay on one side and a lush protected forest on the other, creating a visual corridor between ocean and jungle.Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns give the structure an airy, almost weightless presence, while also reinforcing the home’s relationship with the site.Organic integration: The home’s layout follows the natural contours of the land, with the monolithic rock formation visibly incorporated into multiple interior and exterior spaces.Textural continuity: Indoor and outdoor surfaces flow seamlessly through the use of consistent materials—polished concrete floors, natural stone, and custom wood finishes—that extend into open-air terr

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.