Home for sale in Bahía Ballena, Osa

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About this property

This property is a haven for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility in a secluded forest environment while remaining conveniently close to amenities and just 15 minutes from Playa Dominical beach. Located in Lagunas, it offers a genuine Costa Rican tropical experience, surrounded by a rich rainforest teeming with wildlife and featuring numerous planted fruit trees. The current owners, who are conservationists with extensive travel experience, chose this location for its natural beauty, biodiversity, favorable climate, and privacy. As you approach the main house via a gated driveway, you are greeted by lush greenery. Upon entering through the front door, you find yourself in a spacious open floor plan that encompasses the living room, dining area, and kitchen, all highlighted by vaulted ceilings crafted from various tropical woods such as teak, oak, corteza, and cristobal. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample counter space and an island, ideal for preparing meals with fresh local ingredients. It also includes a pantry closet and a large laundry room with plenty of shelving for storage. Beyond the living area lies a charming study featuring a traditional wood-burning stove, perfect for warming the space during cooler rainy evenings. This room has the potential to be converted into a third bedroom or a guest area with a pull-out sofa bed. A hallway connects the study to the principal bedroom and an en suite full bathroom, separated by a walk-in dry room and closet. A standout feature of the home is the covered terrace, which includes a Zen-inspired open courtyard garden with a koi pond at its center. The second bedroom, accessed from the wrap-around veranda, also has its own full bathroom. Adjacent to the guest bedroom is a deck and sitting area that overlooks the fruit orchard, providing views of the surrounding jungle and hills. The property also includes a separate guest house, known as the Casita, which has its own entrance and driveway situated above the main house. This space is suitable for Airbnb rentals or long-term tenants, and it can also serve as a family guest house. The studio layout features a bedroom connected to a kitchenette and a full bathroom, along with a spacious wrap-around porch for outdoor relaxation. Additionally, there is a large storage area at the rear of the Casita. Above the cabin, a small flat building pad is available, which has more fruit trees and the potential for another guest home, swimming pool, or rental casita. The property is adorned with a variety of organic fruit trees, including bananas, plantains, coffee, cacao, mangos, papayas, and carambolas, all carefully integrated into the natural rainforest setting. A creek runs through the property, becoming more pronounced during the rainy season, with walking trails leading to the remote corners of the 9.17 acres of forest.

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Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas · approximate location