luxury houses with reception room for sale San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica

Grand spanish colonial luxury in Escazú. Casa Convento is an independent multi-level home designed by renowned architect Ronald Zurcher, a masterful blend of indoor comfort and outdoor living. Careful materials selection create an inviting atmosphere throughout the home, characterized by Guatemalan hardwood floors, exposed brick areas, natural stone, blended arches and arcades, and high vaulted ceilings. The 3,000m2 property offers lush garden areas that also include a custom shaped swimming pool, outdoor terraces, balconies and decks, mountain and city views of Escazú. The Casa Convento property greets visitors with lush gardens and an impressive stone driveway that guides through the gently hilled terrain and to a grand plaza. The stone area resembles San José’s old walkways and leads up to the covered entrance. Here, a double-wide half-arch wooden door with iron detailing opens up to the foyer and the home’s mid-level. Vaulted ceilings and custom lighting provide a perfect frame for the receiving hall and hanging ivy staircase, one of the many examples of Casa Convento’s fresh atmosphere. To the right, an exposed brick wall leads to the gated wine cellar.The formal area of Casa Convento is welcoming and elegant, with wide windows, integrated areas and meticulously detailed old-world wooden columns. Forward through a delicate brick arch with wooden sliding doors, the semi-integrated dining and living room can be used as a larger space for social events. This area boasts a corner chimney, built-in bar, high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, and natural ventilation and light from the wood and glass sliding doors to the terrace. Casa Convento’s social area includes a large terrace with detailed wood columns and great views of the gardens, pool, and nearby mountains. garden and valley views. This terrace, and other balconies and terraces throughout the home, offer a ideal spaces to share and entertain with an outdoor feel. Next to the formal dining room, Casa Convento’s kitchen offers ample spacing and state of the art finishes. The kitchen boasts custom ceiling details with exposed wooden beams, stone detailing, professional Frigidaire and Kenmore appliances, a central kitchen island, and a large walk-in pantry for plenty of storage. This area also includes an informal breakfast area with sliding wood and glass doors that open onto the terrace and backyard views.The upper level of Casa Convento, the private area, offers a central family area and TV room. Two large bedrooms with walk-in closets and a shared bathroom complete the first section, with a master bedroom . The next bedroom also has wide windows and has its own private bathroom and a closet. The floors in this area made out of wood and the bathroom counters from Doninelli marble. Casa Convento’s master suite is a flawless combination of wide windows and luxurious details, boasting a double bathroom with Montemarmol marble counters and a balcony that gazes over a wonderful mountain view. The final touch of the master suite is the exquisite electrical black out for uninterrupted dreams. Down a winding staircase, Casa Convento hosts a private apartment in its lower level with it’s own private bathroom and a predesigned area for a kitchen. The living and dining rooms connect with the extensive and gentle gardens of the property as well as the swimming pool. Beyond the two sliding doors and the tranquility and calming atmosphere the garden has to offer, a wooden deck invites Casa Convento’s guests to practice Yoga or drink coffee while the children slide down the playground. The maid's room next to the kitchen has a private bathroom. On the middle level of the house, the home-office can easily remodeled into a bedroom since the nearby guest bathroom includes a shower. The house also offers two storage rooms, closets in the garage and an enclosed pet area in the yard.

Villa Lumina embodies architecture as art. From the moment its façade comes into view, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a six meter backlit quartzite panel announce something entirely out of the ordinary. Situated in Los Laureles, one of Escazú’s most sought-after addresses on the west side of the Central Valley of Costa Rica, this residence represents the convergence of architectural artistry, world class materials, and cutting edge home automation technology. No image fully captures it. Only crossing the threshold does.The heart of the villa commands attention immediately: a triple-height, column-free great room flooded with natural light through walls of glass. Formal living, dining, and multiple lounge areas flow seamlessly over Italian marble floors, anchored by two extraordinary stone features, a three meter illuminated quartz panel and a backlit blue onyx slab that functions as a living natural painting.The Italian kitchen pairs form and function with marble countertops, brand new KitchenAid appliances, and direct garden views. A ceiling-mounted TV with an automated 180 degree rotation system disappears into the architecture when not in use.The residence unfolds across three split levels, designed for future elevator installation, with two secondary bedrooms, one featuring a private terrace and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and a master suite conceived as a true private retreat. Solid hardwood floors, a soaring sura wood ceiling, space for an office or sitting area, and a double bathroom with voice-controlled shower settings define a space that feels more like a sanctuary than a bedroom. All three suites are fully clad in marble.Technology here is woven into the design itself. The Bticino home automation system integrates 17 applications, lighting, climate control, audio, blinds, doors, and more, fully operable from anywhere in the world via smartphone. Solar panels, a power generator, an ADT security system, 16 surveillance cameras, and on-site private security complete an infrastructure built for absolute peace of mind.Outside, a garden of over 2,400 plants, ancient trees, a waterfall pond, and a fully equipped gazebo create a private natural oasis. The rooftop terrace, with 270 degree panoramic views, offers a blank canvas for a jacuzzi, gym, or fourth bedroom.Situated in Los Laureles, one of Escazú’s most coveted residential neighborhoods, Villa Lumina benefits from a location defined by strategic access, strong infrastructure, and a calm, secure residential setting. From here, residents connect quickly to key points across Escazú, including La Paco, Multiplaza Escazú, and the Guachipelín business district, while the old road also provides a convenient route toward Santa Ana. Daily conveniences such as supermarkets, wellness spaces, and well-regarded restaurants are all just minutes away. For families, the location also offers close proximity to respected bilingual schools including Blue Valley, Saint Mary, and Lighthouse International School.Villa Lumina is not simply a luxury property on the market. It is an invitation to live differently.

Villa Reunión is a rare and versatile investment opportunity or multi-use residence set on a 1.2-acre forest property in the heart of Río Oro, Santa Ana. This tranquil estate offers a French-colonial main house with triple-height ceilings, generous spaces, and excellent natural ventilation, alongside five independent apartments and a spacious clubhouse with a swimming pool. The combination of natural surroundings and business potential makes this property ideal for use as a retreat center, event venue, recovery center for medical tourism, or simply as a peaceful family estate. Plus, it offers an ideal location on the west side of Costa Rica's capital city of San José, ensuring easy access to the city, international airport, corporate and entertainment centers and the best of Escazú and Santa Ana.The entrance to Villa Reunión leads you through a lush garden filled with over 70 plant species. The forest setting immediately establishes a sense of tranquility and seclusion. The forest setting welcomes you to the main residence, boasting a French-colonial design with a yellow façade, white-framed windows, and court-like steps toward the main door.Inside, the home’s social areas are bathed in natural light, thanks to expansive windows and triple-height ceilings that create an airy and open ambiance. The living and dining rooms are integrated into one spacious area that opens directly to the swimming pool and deck through four sets of white wooden doors. A small terrace attached to the main house and a larger clubhouse with vaulted ceilings provide versatile options for entertainment and relaxation. The sun deck surrounding the pool is perfect for enjoying Santa Ana’s sunny climate.The main house’s first floor also features two bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and white casement windows offering peaceful garden views. A staircase leads to the upper level, where a balcony overlooks the social areas below. This level offers two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, connecting to a shared covered terrace with white wooden balustrades, providing a serene view of the front gardens.Villa Reunión also includes five independent apartments, each with its own meter and water heater. These apartments offer significant potential for Airbnb rentals, long-term leasing, yoga or meditation retreats, or even as a boutique hotel. The property’s 500 meters of walking trails, a small stream, and the abundance of native plants and trees create an immersive natural experience for residents and visitors alike.Additional features include a private well connected to a tank for toilets, two water storage tanks, and a wastewater treatment plant for 25 people. The estate’s smart design includes large gutters for efficient water flow, ensuring comfort even during the rainy season. The nearby small mountain creates a pleasant microclimate, making Villa Reunión a refreshing retreat all year round.Located just 10 minutes from Santa Ana’s top-ranked schools, high-end services, fine dining, and shopping, Villa Reunión offers a unique combination of seclusion and convenience. This exceptional property is a rare opportunity to create a business or personal retreat surrounded by nature, yet still within reach of urban amenities.

Nestled in the green mountains of El Cacao, Alajuela, this exceptional estate for sale in Costa Rica offers an extraordinary opportunity to own nearly 3 hectares (29,500 m²) of land surrounded by nature, panoramic canyon views, and lush tropical scenery. The property features a charming 176 m² residence with spacious traditional corridors, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms, ideal for renovation or expansion into a luxury countryside retreat, boutique hospitality project, eco-estate, or private family compound. Mature native and citrus trees enhance the natural atmosphere, while additional amenities include a caretaker’s house, swimming pool, soccer field, and a ranch-style event space perfect for gatherings and entertainment. The expansive land also provides unlimited parking capacity and excellent future development potential. Located within easy reach of Alajuela City, El Coyol business district, Route 27, and Juan Santamaría International Airport, this property combines peaceful rural living with strategic accessibility in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. El Cacao is recognized for its tranquil environment, mountain landscapes, and authentic Costa Rican countryside lifestyle, making this estate highly attractive for both local and international buyers seeking privacy, nature, and long-term investment value. Offered at USD $2,250,000, this unique Alajuela estate represents a rare legacy property with exceptional land value, abundant greenery, and endless possibilities.