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Features:
Land area: 7550 m² (1.86 acres), Construction area: 540 m² (5812 SF), 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths, Hardwood Floors, Terrace, Garden, Air Conditioning, Master bath with Carrara marble, Library, 42 m² (452 SF) court yard, 4 phone lines, Satellite TV, Alarm, Infinity edge pool and jacuzzi, 2 car garage with electric opener, Gymnasium with shower and kitchenette, Heat pump, Mountain and valley views, Serious security of the property, including a guard house at the gate of the property., Kitchen Appliances (Built-in Microwave, Continuous Clean Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Ovens, Electric Oven/Range, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cook top, Icemaker, Instant Hot Water Dispenser, Range Hood, Trash Compactor)

Description:
On almost 2 acres of manicured gardens, high above San Jose in the mountains of San Antonio de Escazu, sits the famous Baan Tong House, a true masterpiece of form and beauty. Designed by architect Enrique Barascout, the Baan Tong House interprets and adapts traditional Thai architecture for modern times by including such features as: resting the house on pylons, which make it appear lighter; having wooden columns wider at the base than at the top; and using wood extensively throughout the home. Iron railings in unusual colors woven like a typical Balinese basket provide protection on balconies and terraces, as well as make an artistic statement. The Escazú mansion home is entered through an impressive three meter high bronze door, giving it an unquestionable Thai feel and inspiring the name “Baan Tong,” which means “House of Gold.”

Past the impressive private gate and guard house, and up the driveway, you reach the main entrance of the home. A 3-meter high bronze door opens into the welcoming living room. Its soaring 30-foot high ceilings, massive fireplace, and gorgeous wood beams and flooring make this room the heart of the home. 12 foot French doors open from the living room onto a giant covered terrace that overlooks the infinity edge pool and mind-blowing view to the lights of the central valley. The heart of the home is the living room with its soaring ceiling – up to almost 30 feet high. From the living room, you can enter the completely remodeled modern kitchen. Complete with aluminum, stainless steel, and glass Poggenpohl cabinets and décor, this kitchen is amazing. The island, gas range, and double refrigerators create a kitchen that any gourmet chef will love. Large French doors open from the kitchen into a 45 square meter courtyard, where sitting and enjoying the sun next to soothing water fountains is a temptation.

The Library and Master Bedroom are off of the other side of the living room, both enjoying French doors which open to the outside air, as well as beautiful views of the valley, pool, or fountains of the courtyard. The Master suite (located on the first floor) has 4 French doors which open outside to the gardens or pool, and the bathroom features a Jacuzzi, marble tile, and rainforest shower. The walk-in closet offers plenty of room. Upstairs you find two giant guest bedrooms, each with a private balcony and wonderful view. An all glass shower with windows that open to the private woods makes it feel like you‚re showing in the jungle. The swimming pool, recently built, has an infinity edge and green glass azzari tile, which make it look like a magical lagoon. There is a 3 meter wide Jacuzzi that waterfall into the pool, and easily seats 10. There is a private apartment above the garage which was converted into a Gymnasium. It has a full bathroom, kitchenette, and great views of the garden and valley below. With an abundance of windows and glass doors, this exceptional home basks in natural light, surrounds itself with spectacular vistas, and interacts peacefully with the bounty of nature outside its walls. This is a must-see house for anyone shopping for the finest in luxury homes in the San Jose area.

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