Features:
Location: Alajuela (Tambor), Construction area of main house: 7,800 sq.ft (aprox 725 m2), Bedrooms: 4, Full Baths: 5, Half Baths: 1, Doninelli floor tiles uniquely made for the house, Iron chandeliers, High speed internet service, Teak closets, Storage room with water tank, Pressure pump, Garage: 2 plus additional parking space inside the property, Lot Size: 5402.53m2 (58131.22 sq.ft or 1.3 acres).

Description:
La Quintana was designed and built by a Venezuelan architect in 1982 in the area of Tambor of Alajuela, its current owner has spent the last 4 years upgrading and remodeling the home to mirror the traditions of the great colonial estates of Spain (including new electrical and pluming system). The entrance of the house features wide tiled walk ways with wood handrails, several large indoor gardens with sky lights, and a three- tiered water fountain. Details include Teak wood ceilings, Almendro wood columns, Iberian tiled floors and Columbian marble in the bathrooms. The 7,800 sq.ft house offers several open courtyards, two terraces and ample hallways connecting the entire infrastructure. At the house you will find 4 bedrooms, each one with full bathroom, 1 full bathroom for guests, office, living room, dining room, kitchen, visitor´s ½ bathroom, laundry room and 2 car garage. Other structures of the property includes a 484sq.ft inground swimming pool, a 936 sq.ft Rancho and a 3-sided 1500+ sq.ft multi-purpose room with electricity and tiled floors that currently houses a basket ball court and doubles as an exercise area. This could also be used for a workshop, game room, entertainment, office or crafts/hobbies.

The 1.3 acres of grounds are meticulously landscaped with rare palms, mature trees, and exotic plants and flowers. The property is completely walled with a 3 meters high cement wall with a total length of 301 meters, providing privacy, peace, quite, and security. A 22 zone water system provides irrigation with 800 meters of underground tubing containing 63 rotors, 85 misters and 200 meters of drip line. An 18 cubic meter underground tank with a 2hp pump supplies the system. The awesome views of the surrounding coffee fields, mountains and volcanoes, the valley below and the twin spires of the Tambor church will take your breath away! This property is located only 15 minutes away from the Juan Santamaria Airport and close to all amenities of the city of Alajuela (Costa Ricas second largest city). With an altitude of 1000 meters (3300ft) you will enjoy spring-like weather with average daytime temperatures of 72F. La Quintana is the perfect property for a private family retreat, retirement heaven, second home ownership, vacation rental business, bed and breakfast, healing center, spa, etc.

DESCRIPCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL:
La Quintana es una hermosa propiedad ubicada en Tambor de Alajuela, a tan solo 15 minutos de Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría y a minutos de todos los servicios de la cuidad de Alajuela. Con más de 5400 m2 de terreno, esta propiedad ofrece una casa principal, rancho para fiestas, piscina con vista a montañas y cafetales, gimnasio multipropósito con cancha de baloncesto, árboles frutales y exóticos en toda la propiedad. Esta casa fue construida originalmente en 1982 por un arquitecto venezolano y en los últimos 4 años su dueño se a dedicado a remodelarla y mantenerla meticulosamente, incluyendo cambio del sistema eléctrico y tuberías de agua.

La casa principal posee casi 725 m2 de construcción en donde podrá encontrar jardines internos, 2 terrazas amplias, 4 dormitorios cada uno con baño, 1 baño completo al lado de la oficina (posibilidad de un 5to dormitorio), ½ baño de visitas, sala, comedor, cocina, lavandería, patio de tendido y garaje para 2 carros bajo techo. Toda la propiedad se encuentra cercada con muro de concreto de 3 metros de altura brindándole protección, privacidad y seguridad; además cuenta con un sistema de riego en todo el terreno, tanque de almacenamiento de agua, bomba de presión y bodegas. Esta casa podría ser la propiedad perfecta para su retiro, una casa familiar de campo, un negocio de pequeño hotel, una clínica de recuperación o cualquier cosa que usted necesite.

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