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HILL TOP HOUSE SAN JOSESan José, Costa Rica, Central America

This exceptional hill-top residence overlooks a beautiful park in Rohrmoser, a cosmopolitan upscale community, known for its foreign embassies, excellent restaurants, shopping, and central location.

With the neighboring communities of Escazú (to the West), Sabana Norte, Sabana Sur (to the East) all are within a convenient 10 minute driving distance, or short ride using public transportation. Many North American and other international residents also call it home here, where English is a second language.

Its prime location on the top of a hill assures captivating views of the mountains at a distance, the roof tops of the homes below and surrounding neighborhood, and cool (frequently chilly) mornings and evenings. Thanks to its Western exposure, the sunsets are beautiful, only to be followed by the city lights of the GAM (Greater Metropolitan Area), equally as captivating. Its wide-open expanses and views are hard to find. The altitude above sea level is approximately 3400 feet (just over a kilometer).

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From the front of the house you can see Escazú, Santa Ana, Heredia and Alajuela several kilometers away. To the North there are the avionetas taking off and landing from the nearby Tobias Bolaños International Airport in Pavas, just 1.8 kilometers away, and a short 5 minute drive from the house.

The park in front of the house is a full city block and the home of many beautiful tropical birds. Large wild parrots (‘Loras’) are seen and heard every morning and afternoon, high up in the trees, enjoying the park and chatting with their friends. This is true “Pura Vida” Costa Rican living at its best!

Thanks to Embassy Patrols, street lights, etc. the neighborhood is very secure, and includes a high police presence, thanks to the District 1 Police Department building just 25 meters north and around the corner.

The interior of the home features elegant chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, rare and exotic indigenous natural woods, custom hand-made furniture from Sarchí, approximately 50 paintings and objects of art adorn the walls, large well equipped kitchen, well stocked wet bar, service for 10, linen napkins, wine accessories and racks, and virtually every imaginable accoutrement for entertaining.

Construction Area: 385 M2 / 4143 s/fLand Area: 469 M2 / 5046 s/fBedrooms: 4Baths: 3 1/2Maid’s Quarters: with bath and showerYear Built: mid 80’sPrice: $349,000 USD

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The house is being offered for sale fully furnished and “Turn Key” in the respect that the buyer needs nothing more than to bring a suitcase and move in.

The first level of the home consists of a full 2 car garage, extra-large guest room with its own full bath and closets, and an entrance foyer leading to a beautiful staircase to the second level.

The second level contains the principal living area of the home, which include 3 more bedrooms, 2 ½ more bathrooms, TV Room, large eat in kitchen (for 5), large formal dining room (for 8), living room, wet bar, terrace, large laundry and storage room, service quarters with its own full bath with shower. There are 4 interior garden areas, and a large beautifully landscaped exterior garden, which includes a lovely fountain/bird bath, enclosed Rancho with BBQ’s for charcoal and LP, table and chairs for 4, (½) guest bath room and a storage bodega, orchids, fruit trees and ornamentals.

Other features include: City Water & Sewer, Street and Park Lights, Sidewalks on both sides of the street, Street recently re-paved with new asphalt, friendly neighbors, regular garbage pick-ups Monday and Thursday mornings, reliable Utilities and City Services. Public transportation available a few steps away on Rohrmoser Blvd; Taxis Rohrmoser and Taxis Alfaro are both close by and respond quickly.

Dozens of indigenous and migratory birds visit and enjoy the garden on a daily basis, adding to its natural beauty. A copy of the second edition of “The BIRDS of COSTA RICA” which sits on a coffee table in the living room, is included and features color photos and information regarding the various species. It’s a good reference manual and is frequently used.

The home is believed to be in excellent condition and well maintained. It is being offered “as is”, but you will see from your own inspections that the house is all that is represented and much more. The home is being sold by the owner however Brokers will be protected and paid commission should they be procuring cause of sale.

Terms of sale: Cash at Closing.

The home is being offered for $349,000 USD.

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Rohrmoser offers a wide variety of services within a short driving and walking distance.

A large variety of local banks and international banks are located in Rohrmoser and neighboring Escazú and La Sabana, as is customary in deposit rich areas.

Its surrounding restaurants, cafe’s, bistros and sodas offer many choices for international and local cuisine with options for all tastes and budgets.

Supermarkets, shopping centers, pharmacies, hardware stores, appliance and technology stores, education centers and medical services are some of the amenities you can find in the area.

Rohrmoser Information

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Partial list of banks:

•BAC Credomatic 2.2 km•Promérica 2.6 km•Banco Popular 2.7 km•BCR Bank of Costa Rica 1.4 km•Lafise 2.7 km•Banco General 2.3 km•BCT 2.7 km•Scotiabank 2.9 km•Banco Cathay 2.9 km

Partial list of embassies:

•American Embassy 900 meters•British Embassy 3.9 km•German Embassy 2.8 km•Republic of China Embassy 2.5 km•Japanese Embassy 2.5 Km•Czech Republic Embassy 2.7 km•Honduras Embassy 2.9 km•Malta Consulate 500 meters•Nunciatura (Vatican) 2.7 km

Partial list of restaurants Rohrmoser – La Sabana:

•Furca 2.4 km•Julian 2.4 km•Il padrino 2.5 km•Park café 3.7 km•L’ Olivo 3.8 km•Cosí Sabana 3.2 km•Soda Tapia 2.7 km

Shopping Centers:

•Plaza Mayor – Automercado supermarket 1.8 km•Plaza Rohrmoser – Mas x Menos supermarket

1.8 km•Saturday Feria 6 am – 1:30 pm Farmer’s market freshly grown fruits and vegetables – about 200 meters from the house.

Neighborhood Places:

•Colegio Britanico 810 meters•Colegio Humboldt 800 meters•National Stadium 2.7 km•Multiplaza Escazu 2.3 km•Le Monastere Restaurant 4.1 km•Novillo Alegre Escazu 4.6 km•El Padrino restaurant 2 km•Café St Andre Patisserie Francaise 2.2 km•Parque de Diversiones, La Uruca 2 km – Amusement park-rides / children activities.

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Popular Tourist Destinations

Costa Rica is known worldwide because of its wonderful climate, unbelievable beauty, stable political democracy, friendly people and abundant natural resources.

Costa Rica continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Latin America. In fact Costa Rica was named “Mexico & Central Amerca’s Leading Destination” at the 2019 World Travel Awards Latin America. (Source: www.ticotimes.net July 18, 2019)

The country is full of extraordinary tourist attractions and favorites to locals alike; i.e. Manuel Antonio & Quepos, Poas Volcano, Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal, the Pacuare River in Turrialba, coffee plantations, countless untouched beaches throughout the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, Jaco and Playa Hermosa (home to frequent international Surfing Championships), Playa Herradura, just a few km from Jaco, and home to the famous Los Sueños Resort, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and many others.

Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity is unmatched anywhere else in the World.

San José, its capital, is in the virtual center of the country, and considered by many throughout the region, to be the capital of Central America as well. San José hosts the majority of the regional conferences amongst Central and South American countries. People have moved to San José from all corners of the globe and is an increasingly popular and sought after destination for those who would like to relocate here and enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer.

Popular Tourist Destinations:

• Los Sueños – Plaza Herradura 95 km• Jaco 97 km• Puerto Viejo 220 km (Caribbean coast)• Manuel Antonio 170 km• Dominical 203 km• La Fortuna – Arenal Volcano 135 km• Poas Volcano 48 km• Tamarindo – Guanacaste 257 km

There is also a link to an informative article about Rohrmoser by world famous Costa Rican expert, Christopher Howard, who has lived in the country, coming here from North America almost 40 years ago. It’s something we found using a local Google search and we found it to be very informative. “Christopher Howard’s The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica”, is full of helpful information for anyone living in Costa Rica or contemplating same.http://www.liveincostarica.com/blog/2012/09/where-to-live-in-costa-rica-2.html

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Contact Information

Favorite San José Tourist and Cultural Attractions:

• La Salle Museum 4.4 km• Museum of Costa Rican art 4.3 Km• Jade Museum and pre-Columbian culture 8.4 km• Oro (Gold) Museum 7.3 km• National Museum 7.6 km• National Theatre 7.2 km• Sabana Park 4 km

International Airports:

• Juan Santamaría International Airport 16.1 km• Tobias Bolaños – Pavas International Airport 1.8 km• Liberia Airport – Liberia, Guanacaste 207 km

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