luxury real estate for sale San José de la Montaña, Costa Rica

The Wilderness Retreat in the Mountain is a luxurious house located in the serene and picturesque San José de la Montaña, Heredia, Costa Rica. This stunning property offers a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of Costa Rica's mountainous region while enjoying the finest in luxury living. A guest house with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom is included when you buy this house. The property boasts exquisite craftsmanship, from the intricate exterior stonework to the elegant interior furnishings and specially selected wood. The house features spacious living areas that are perfect for entertaining guests, including a formal living room, dining room, and family room. The kitchen features a spacious place with excellent equipment which is included. The master suite is a true oasis, featuring a luxurious spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a large walk-in closet. The house has two spacious bedrooms, providing ample space for families and guests. The third floor is where the magic happens at any time of the day. The greatest views from de property to many places of the Metropolitan Area. This space can be used as a second living room with an office space. The outdoor area is equally impressive, with stunning views of the city below and the surrounding mountains. The terrace is perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing, or hosting gatherings with friends and family. The house also features a pool that can be uncovered by the buyer, a sauna, and a beautifully landscaped garden, providing a serene and private oasis with a small terrace away from the house to enjoy an afternoon of being in touch with nature and yourself. The Wilderness Retreat in the Mountain is the perfect place for those seeking the ultimate in luxury of living in a peaceful and picturesque setting. This property is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of paradise in one of the most beautiful regions of Costa Rica.

Located in the Bosque de la Hoja area in San Rafael de Heredia, known for its beautiful landscapes, its cool climate and its aroma of cypress, you will find this cozy chalet. On its first level there is a living room area with a fireplace that is especially practical on cold evenings and nights. Next to the living room is the spacious kitchen with its large counter ideal for entertaining guests. On this level you’ll also find the main room with its private bathroom. On its second level we have 3 bedrooms that share a full bathroom and a cellar space. The villa is located on a 2,207 m2 lot surrounded by aromatic plants, trees and an organic garden space. At the back of the garden we find a gazebo which can be accessed by a little path surrounded by lush hydrangeas. An ideal place to spend a coffee afternoon. The chalet has an adjoining warehouse and laundry area, as well as a 2-vehicle covered parking space.

This extraordinary 1,000 square meter lot with beautiful mountain views, fresh air and in harmony with nature is ready to build the house of your dreams. The lot is located in Residencial Sirius in Santa Bárbara, Heredia. The residential has 25 1,000 and 7,000 square metre plots; it also has a flat topography and services such as water supply, electrification and Fiber-optic internet. Located in Birrí, Santa Bárbara the residential is 12 kilometers away from the International Airport Juan Santa María and less than 15 kilometers away from more than 5 private schools. This project counts with cobblestone streets, a private access porch, 24/7 security, surveillance cameras. This is your opportunity to build a new home in this ideal place to live far from city bustle.

Located in the district of Los Ángeles, in the canton of San Rafael in the province of Heredia, from the surveillance booth of Residencial El Castillo, 75 meters south. This extraordinary property offers an excellent mountain climate. The land area is 105,426 m2 which is equivalent to 26.05 acres. It is made up of two adjoining farms that are in the same company, one of 54,981 m2 and another of 50,445 m2 The use of land allows the residential development of mountain villas and the development of commercial and industrial activities such as recreation center, country club, tourist whereabouts, hotel, among others.

Beautiful property with modern house located in the mountains of San Rafael de Heredia, just minutes from the main road to Castillo Country club, this property is located in a privileged and beautiful area. With a modern and timeless architectural style, surrounded by large green areas, this house mixes the outside with the inside, creating harmony in between both spaces. The property has a large social area with internal gardens that connect the spaces and distribute them thru connectors, making the experience of walking around it always different. On the second floor it has 3 good-size bedrooms with beautiful views of the mountains or the city specially on the main bedroom where you can see even the cost on clear days. Definitely this property, wherever it is observed, keeps its secrets, something different to see every day and explore, surrounded by nature and a peaceful environment that gives its owners tranquility with the comforts they are looking for. Just 30 minutes from our capital, this property gives the best of both worlds that most people seek these days, comfort, functionality and tranquility, surrounded by beautiful views.

While this lovely home is over 500m2 of construction on over 7´000m2 of land, it feels comfortable and cozy. Built in 2012 after being designed by a reference architect, this home sits in the fresh mountains of Santa Bárbara de Heredia with impressive views to the Central Valley. Outiside the hustle and bustle of the city yet not far, boasting fresh cool air year-round, and easy access to the international airport, this home is an oasis of calm. The Views and Orchard Home includes three bedrooms and 3.5 baths, as well as full service quarters. Comfortably built on only one level, the central area of the house includes the living room that spills onto a great covered terrace. The property slopes down, where the gardens include fruit trees of all kinds, an in-ground lawn sprinkler system and exterior programmed lighting. The community focuses on green, and all homes in this section sit on at least 7´000m2 of land, allowing complete privacy and Independence while being in a privileged gated community with perimeter fencing and 24-7 security.

La Kandela is located at close to 5,000 ft. As a result, the climate is temperate throughout the year, with temperatures typically within the daily range 50 – 80 F. Heating and air conditioning are both unnecessary. The property lies on the north side of the Central Valley and is rural, with interesting wild life, but at the same time is within 30 minutes of the San Jose International Airport and is in easy reach of world class medical and dental facilities. The principal property has 3 bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms, while a well-separated guest house has a further 2 bedrooms, both ensuite. The properties are situated on 4 acres of land with views to Volcan Barva (extinct) and wooded slopes. House and ground maintenance services are currently shared with neighbours, and can probably be continued, if so desired. The main house has a large fireplace and a ceiling with cedar beams in its living room. The large master bedroom has a bathroom and walking closet. The secondary bedroom also has its own bathroom. On the ground floor, there is a spacious office with a bathroom and a large bedroom with a bathroom. It has impeccable finishes; such as: PVC windows, clay tile roof, granite countertops, Spanish ceramic floors, wrought iron railings, cedar and teak ceilings, as well as solid wood doors and furniture, as well as bedroom floors. Across the river from the property and facing the street is a large 8,641 m2 plot that is planted with coffee trees. This area can be integrated into the sale and offer opportunities for coffee cultivation or possible commercial development on its street frontage. Purchased together, they are available for US $1,600,000

Land with a size of 8,641 m2 located in Santa Bárbara de Heredia surrounded by nature and trails that lead to the river. It is located just 10 minutes from the center of Santa Bárbara de Heredia, where an entire commercial area is located and is 13 kilometers from the Juan Santa María International Airport.

Beautiful house located in the mountains of San Rafael de Heredia, within a small gated community, which makes it a very private and safe area. The property has 1143m2 of land, with a house of approximately 250m2 creating large green areas with beautiful gardens that surround the house from where ever you look. The house has 2 bedrooms, the main one with a large walking closet, bathroom with a large tub and a beautiful fireplace. In the social area the living room has a large fireplace also to warm the coldest days in the area, a double height which opens the space, a small dining room, a kitchen and a terrace / bar area ideal for the entertaining of your visits. The house also has a mezzanine that can be used as an office or as an additional room if needed, with beautiful views of the central valley. This beautiful property also has an intelligent system for most of its spaces through the Alexa device from which you can control its electrical functions in the house, making it highly functional and convenient for its owners. Definitely a beautiful property within the countryside and the mountains designed to meet all your needs.

In the mountains of Heredia, this modern home with views of the setting sun to the West sits in a high-end, quiet gated community of oversized lots with lots of green. Built just over a year ago (construction finished in 2020), this modern home is a great-looking house using exposed concrete, oversized floor tiles, glass and wood, and taking in lots of natural light through the large floor to ceiling windows throughout. Color and wood beam ceilings give it some warmth, and the kitchen, just off the dining room table for 12, acts as the focal point for the house just as it should! The beautiful kitchen takes in lots of natural light, has subway tile backsplash, and the dark blue-green cabinetry with wood countertop against the silver of the stainless steel appliances make it a great place to be as a family, or entertain guests before moving out to the dining and living areas. By the way, the pantry off the kitchen is almost a full-sized room! Conveniently, there is a bedroom on the main floor, allowing for all living to be done on the primary living level of the home. However, the rest of the bedrooms are on the upper level, where the master suite with double sink and double shower and a great terrace to the West and views to the South provide for an amazing bedroom. The lower level of the house, which is accesible by car as is the primary level (middle level) of the house given the slope of the terrain, is currently a large open space. This can be converted into a garage, a game room, more bedrooms or more storage. This level also includes service quarters, laundry area, storage, and a dog pen. The homesite is over 7´000m2 (almost 2 acres) and is a blank slate for a stunning tropical garden to be designed and brought to life!

Reference number: 19927Villa La CatarataFor sale: $1,350,000 Listing agent Andrea GuillenLocation:  Santa Barbara de HerediaConstruction area:  650 m2 Lot size: 10,000 m2  Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Garage: 2 Parking spaces:  8 Number of floors: 3 Year built: 2008 View type:  Mountain, lake, waterfall, river, and city views Category:  •    Single family homes •    Villas/haciendas/ranchesDescription:Exterior features:  Home Theater. Caretaker house.  Living room with chimney.  Alarm system. External illumination. Sophisticated audio and video system.  Internet.Built by: Constructora DIASA. Suitable for: private home, boutique hotel, bed & breakfast, retreat center, wellness center, spa, retirement home, vacation home, second home, weekend homeDescription:This stunning chalet style architectural home is surrounded by incredible natural beauty in a prime Heredia location, and provides the homeowner with a perfect mountain retreat. Exquisite craftsmanship in fine woods and attention to the finest details are evident throughout this 5-bedroom home. The house was meant for entertaining and features a spacious great room with chimney and two game areas, gourmet kitchen, and family room with home theater. All the bedrooms of the house offer magnificent views and open to connect outside through balconies and large windows. Natural outdoor features include a breathtaking waterfall that can be admired from the balcony of the living room, a lake, primary forest and trails around the property.  Santa Barbara is the county number 4 in the province of Heredia, Costa Rica. The county is part of Greater Metropolitan Area. This area enjoys of a mountain lifestyle at only 20 to 30 minutes from all kinds of first-class services and the International Airport Juan Santamaria.

This extraordinary 7,000 square meter plot with beautiful mountain views, fresh air and in harmony with nature is ready to build the house of your dreams. This plot is located in Residencial Sirius in Santa Bárbara, Heredia. The residential has 25 1,000 and 7,000 square metre plots; it also has a flat topography and services such as water supply, electrification and fiber-optic internet. Located in Birrí, Santa Bárbara the residential is 12 kilometers away from the International Airport Juan Santa María and less than 15 kilometers away from more than 5 private schools. This project counts with cobblestone streets, a private access porch, 24/7 security, surveillance cameras. This is your opportunity to build a new home in this ideal place to live far from city bustle.

In the beautiful hills of Heredia sits this 12ha coffee farm with a main house and four smaller homes. Surrounded by, and contributing to, the natural green, this estate enjoys the fresh air of the area, views of the surrounding volcanoes and to the Central Valley, and can continue to be used as a private residence with coffee production, or be further capitalized on in various ways. The family-owned coffee operation is in its second generation, started over 40 years ago, is Rainforest Alliance certified, and rated Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality, benefiting from the rich volcanic soil, elevation (1200m/ 3900ft), and consistent fresh climate. About 75% of the property is dedicated to 8 different coffee varieties, and the remaining property includes fruit orchards, environmental corridors, and landscaped land around the homes. The coffee is shade-grown, in the shade of the Poro and Eucalyptus trees, which also benefit the nitrogen levels of the soil. Coffee pickers have had a very low rotation in the past 15 years, and the original farm managers now have their children and grandchildren working on the farm, creating a strong sense of community and dedication to the farm and production of high-quality coffee. The main house is an hacienda style home, and there are three further homes used as rental properties (and staff living quarters), enjoying the rural outskirts of a small satellite town of Heredia, private and peaceful. This area is unique from other tourist-driven regions or towns of the country, and retains the rural ways of simpler times in Costa Rica, while being minutes from any of the necessary conveniences.

Magnificent property located in Concepción de San Rafael de Heredia. It has a large land of 1,000 m², surrounded by perimeter walls that provide great privacy and security. The two-level, 300 m² building is characterized by a high-ceiling approach and integrated open spaces; a proposal with different environments to live in a comfortable and entertaining way. On the ground floor there is a living room and dining room with a beautiful fireplace, next to which stands the kitchen with quartz envelopes. In this first level there is a comfortable office, as well as the terrace area that connects to the large and private garden. On the second level there is an outside terrace, a large master bedroom and a beautiful bathroom with tub, marble-topped sinks, as well as 2 secondary bedrooms that share 1 bathroom. This residence is distinguished by being comfortable, fresh and illuminated. It also has covered garage for two vehicles and additional parking for 7 more vehicles at the entrances. It is a house designed to enjoy it with family and friends, erected so that those who live in it and their guests can enjoy several rooms and environments, making being at home a pleasant experience. The property has a recently built swimming pool.

Enjoy this beautiful house located in San Rafael de Heredia, on a 4,500 m2 lot. The house has a sunny southern exposure which provides a pleasant climate year-round, creating a comfortable environment. It has a small gazebo, ideal for outdoor meetings and relaxation, and is adjacent to a picturesque river at the back. Surrounded by nature, beautiful gardens, and a wide variety of fruit trees, such as: mango, guava, avocado, orange, lemon, cas, jocote, medlar, banana, among others, worth appreciating. One of its main characteristics is that the house is located 150 meters from the main street, there are practically no neighbors around, which provides a feeling of privacy, tranquility, and security. The spectacular view of San José and San Rafael stands out. Unobstructed sunrise and sunset views, which can be enjoyed from the small outdoor terrace located on the rooftop, one of the owners' favorite spaces, or from the sofa in the living room on the main floor .The house, built in 2019, has 365 mtrs2 of construction, and offers an open concept and high ceiling, which provide great lighting, without losing the feeling of a cozy kitchen and living room. It has large windows facing south, through which you can appreciate the beautiful view. The spacious master bedroom has a bathroom with a modern look, and a spacious walking closet. On the same level, it has a secondary bedroom with its own bathroom, in the same modern style. In addition, it has a small additional room that can function as a conditioned space for teleworking or a library. On the ground floor, we find a new 45 m2 apartment with a bedroom and its respective bathroom, it also has a living room, dining room and kitchen, and a beautiful terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful gardens. This property is located just 400 meters from the Church of San Rafael, 11 km from the National Stadium, 14 km from the Juan Santamaría International Airport, and 1.6 km from the modern and great supermarket. It is the perfect combination between the natural, and the convenience of being close to the services of the city.

We present this exclusive high-end residence, located in San Roque de Barva, Heredia, with a construction on one floor of 350 square meters of elegance on a plot of 2,712 square meters. Considering all the built areas, the covered area is 581 m2, which means that the current land coverage is 21%. This residence, built in 2018, is in impeccable condition and is adorned with top-quality finishes. The design makes the most of natural light and offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Poas volcano and the Barva volcano from the terrace. Upon entering the residence there is an entrance hall with a wall covered in marble stone with an elegant design, we find a guest bathroom with a rounded marble countertop and sink, as well as walls covered in marble. It has a large master bedroom with cedar wood finishes, a large walking closet and a bathroom with unique finishes. It has two comfortable secondary bedrooms, each with a built-in cedar wood closet, which share a full bathroom with a rounded marble countertop and sink. We arrive at a large independent kitchen with cedar wood furniture, from where there is access to a beautiful terrace built with coral stone and Italian travertine marble, as well as an infinity pool, from where it offers panoramic views of the Poas volcano and the Barva volcano. It has a large ranch and fully equipped BBQ, with fine woods and a half bathroom. This property is a showcase of exclusivity and luxury, with intensive use of marble in its floors and details, as well as cedar wood. Contact us to discover more details about this impressive high-end residence. The property is sold fully furnished

Beautiful mountain house located in Barva de Heredia, Sacramento, on a land of 7,669 square meters. This property is located at an altitude of 2,230 meters above the sea, and has views of practically the entire Central Valley, it is ideal as a second home for vacations in Costa Rica for foreign buyers. The detail of the built areas is made up of the following buildings: A main residence of 186 m2, which has wide corridors to enjoy the extraordinary views, a spacious dining room and kitchen, a fireplace that burns wood and modern kitchen furniture, a built-in template, has three bedrooms, two of them secondary, a full bathroom, and a master bedroom that has its spacious bathroom. All the windows are made of aluminum, it has indoor parking for 2 vehicles, it also has an outdoor area for a cellar and laundry area and a front garden includes a ranch and a pond. A residential type Chalet made of pine wood with a construction of 70 m2, which has a kitchen, dining room, a bathroom and two bedrooms, ideal for Guests. It also has a house for the guard and domestic service, with a construction of 55 m2 which includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. It also has a 100 m2 stable for cattle or horses. It is an Ideal property for those who seek to live with tranquility, fresh air, and at the same time having quick access to the main cities in Costa Rica (Heredia, Alajuela and San José) just 25-45 minutes away. The property borders the forest reserve area of Parque Braulio Carillo. The finishes of the main house include porcelain tile floors, modern kitchen furniture and granite countertops, built-in template, aluminum windows.

This cozy property located in San Rafael de Heredia, has a large land of 900 m², with perimeter enclosure that provide great privacy and security. The construction of two levels and 424 m² is characterized by its elegance and warmth. The first level is characterized by its independent environments, with a beautiful room with fireplace, a large dining room whose glass doors lead to the terrace and its extensive gardens that include an irrigation system and a water collection tank, as well as a treatment plant and automatic pumping systems. The kitchen has beautiful finishes as its kitchen furniture with granite countertops and modern appliances, among which highlights dishwasher, food destroyer, refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, conventional oven. The utility room has a full bathroom connected to the laundry, which has a washing machine and a dryer that runs on gas. On the second level there is a comfortable TV room and two secondary bedrooms that share a bathroom, one with a balcony. The master bedroom has a nice living room and a private bathroom with shower, bathtub and Jacuzzi, plus a spacious dressing room. It is also equipped with acoustic windows and a central air conditioning system. In addition to the intelligent sound and light system, this residence has a security system, perimeter alarm and electric fence. It has a covered garage for three vehicles and additional parking for 7 more vehicles at the entrances. It is a house designed with fine materials, which include cedar wood doors and furniture, as well as almond floors in the main room, as well as porcelain floors and windows of Eurofiles. The price includes furniture and existing equipment on the property.

LA FINCA means THE FARM, a property with great access that upon arrival you can breathe freshly mountain air and feel the cozy breeze from the sunny and blue sky of Heredia mountain. The more than 12-acre property is mostly flat land that allows you to see as far as your sight goes and thru big trees, coffee plants, flat lands for cattle, horses, chickens, and other farm animals. The beautiful flowers and plants, the red coffee beans and variety of greens become one beautiful and stunning view of mountains and central valley. This Farm has a farm keepers’ cottage with water, a privilege in the area, that guarantees the possibility of future construction of a main home. The property adjoins to a creak and has demonstrated to be a fertile land for coffee plants and has in the past been recognized with quality awards. If you ever envy the life in the documentary film THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM in Netflix, LA FINCA is your property.