Casas Colonial de Escazu offer truly magnificent views of San Jose, suburbs, volcanoes and mountains. The houses are hidden from view and feature Grand Santa Barbara colonial architecture with graceful lines and expansive balconies.
The exterior walls are covered in a rich green ivy, blending the structures with nature, adding living charm and natural beauty to these stunning homes. During the day you can enjoy the views of several volcanoes and the entire Central Valley and at night you have spectacular views of a dazzling cityscape draped in glittering, shimmering lights. The property has an area of nearly 8000 square meters. It is a landscaped terrain located within five minutes to downtown Escazu.
The main house of a beautiful living room with hand detailed fireplace, wrought iron chandeliers, almond floors, custom draperies and truly stunning views of the Central Valley below. Adjacent to the living room, the dining room sites on a raised platform and affords views of the mountains and the lights of the city. A spacious kitchen is found adjoining the dining room. This grand kitchen offers ample storage and cabinet space, with granite counters, and granite floors to match! On the second floor you find 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is spacious with high ceilings, Italian silk draperies and a private balcony with miraculous views of the valley below. The master bathroom offers a tub, walk-in shower, separate toilet and bidet area and 2 separate sink areas. Both bedrooms offer large walk in closets. The second house is currently used as luxury guest suite and offices with home gym. It has a spacious living and dining area with separate library area with a breathtaking terrace overlooking the entire Central Valley. Marble floors, lead you to a master bedroom with built-in closets, hand forged wrought iron lighting, and a full marble bathroom with rare teak wood accents. The second floor, accessible from 2 outside stairways, consists of a living and office space with marble floors, massive fireplace, embossed velvet draperies, large saltwater aquarium, and hand carved wood furnishings unmatched in quality and design. Gothic arched ceilings, painted like an Italian cathedral will amaze and inspire you. The center of this stunning room is embellished with a fresco painting of Saint Francis. You can find also a full bathroom with marble floors, marble sink and teak accents. The home gym is adorned with a beautiful rotunda domed ceiling, hand painted with blue skies and doves in flight. A full wet bar with marble counters is hidden inside some of the most beautiful woodwork you will see in Costa Rica. The separate guest house has a bedroom and built-in closets, living/dining space with kitchenette, and a full bathroom with marble sink and teak/tile shower. This small home is finely appointed with wrought iron details, iron chandeliers and custom draperies. On the property you find also a storage building, which could easily be converted into another guest house. Behind this storage building is a separate toilet and work area for employees. All houses are wired for high speed internet and are connected with a professional office PBX telephone system with international internet telephone lines and local lines. Casas Colonial de Escazu has been built with the finest, highest quality materials including Italian marble, Brazilian granite, almond wood floors and beams, hand painted details, world-class wood furnishings, built in sound and entertainment systems, lovely landscaped gardens and lawns and a complete back-up electrical generator. There are few homes that offer this level of quality, complete privacy and the unmatched views of San Jose and the mountains. There is no other house on the market with the ambiance and charm of Casas Colonial de Escazu. This property would also make a great B&B or boutique hotel with the exclusivity of the Four Seasons. This estate is a must see. | 
