Villa Romantica, One of a Kind, World-Class Tropical Estate
The property
The titled property is located on a cul-de-sac. The Villa, 500 feet above sea level, sits at the south end of the 5,9-hectare estate (14,5 acres), surrounded by jungle and bordering the 200-meter maritime zone.
The property offers possibilities for expansion, hospitality services, and the construction of other high-end luxury Villas. It expands to the north following a usable ridge with spectacular jungle/ocean views. At the north end of the property, you will be able to reach the highest part of the property, which offers views of the entire Nicoya peninsula.
Location
Villa Romantica crowns the Playa Roble beachfront development, an exclusive enclave of 25 properties with access to 2 secluded beaches, tide pools, and majestic views of the Pacific Ocean. Playa Roble is a model seaside-community situated in Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha, which is known as one of the safest counties in the country and the heart of the largest blue zone on our planet. Carrillo Beach is a perfect crescent powdery sand beach shaded by its tall palm trees and bathed by calm, warm waters.
Villa Romantica
Entering the Villa through the spectacular 27-foot-high foyer, one is welcome with a breathtaking view of the blue ocean, framed by Tuscan architecture and an award-winning swimming pool. At this same level, to the West, we find a high-ceiling, well-equipped spacious kitchen, dining area, and outdoor dining terrace, as well as a well-located office/studio space and a powder room.
To the east, we find the in-suite Master bedroom with open views to the Pacific (three large windows) and 2 guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom. All bedrooms and service areas are connected in perfect harmony by seamless breezeways, so you don't miss a blink of the breathtaking Pacific views. The award-winning infinity pool is a few steps down the stairs, surrounded by a lounge terrace.
In 2010, an expansion wing was added, including a state-of-the-art Media Room and a custom-designed Tuscan Wine Cellar temperature and humidity controlled, with a 1,000-bottle capacity.
At the first level of the villa, villa has a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment that is currently used as a caretaker’s quarter. A studio/office with its own bathroom and kitchenette is located on the highest level.
Open-Air Areas
The top level of the Villa offers an open-air-billiard room and a party terrace with spectacular sea views. Both are surrounded by an authentic Renaissance Italian Garden, built during COVID-19, is 150ft long and 10,000 sq ft. It is lined with 60 Greek lemons trees, Sicilian olive trees and grapevines on the central radius pergola. Custom marble statues and fountain adorn the garden. In the garden a bougainvillea pergola is strategically nestled. A Costa Rican tropical garden with paths lined with coffee trees and other Costa Rican tropical plants is adjacent. formal garden. Nearby there is a vegetable garden, greenhouse, shed, and generator room.
A traditional Italian wood oven and grill, a bougainvillea pergola, a powder room, and a brass fountain, compliments the BBQ area.
Villa Romantica used the strictest construction codes and was built with the best materials. The roofs are lifetime terracotta tiles to dampen the heat and the sound of the rain.
This breathtaking home has been featured as House of the Week by the Wall Street Journal and in several Architectural magazines. It was designed to be an intimate residence to enjoy with friends and family, as it has hosted events for more than 60 persons.
The Owner and builder of this villa has a 50-year professional background in construction, building landmarks around the globe leadership roles