Las Catalinas: Gated-community home for sale · 9 BR · Ref. 6516

The Central Valley's Most Iconic and Exclusive Estate. Appraised at over $20,000,000, now listed at $11,995,000. Selling at auction with no Reserve to the Highest Bidder.

Las Catalinas de Pico Blanco, originally built by a European family who selected the site due to its unique location just beneath the prominent Pico Blanco, the bordering Catalina River, and the breathtaking surrounding landscapes, stands out due to its panoramic views of the entire valley, mountains, and city below. As one of the most extraordinary homes for sale in Costa Rica, the estate combines architectural significance, natural beauty, and unmatched privacy in a truly remarkable setting. The property was acquired by the current owners in 2002 and underwent a meticulous ground-up remodel from 2003 to 2007 under the direction of renowned Costa Rican architect Rodrigo Trejos and U.S.-based interior designer Maria Eugenia Valdez Balsinde. The sprawling 15+ acre estate is now home to this medieval-inspired work of art, totaling just over 4,000 square meters (43,055 sq ft) of construction, and the journey begins the moment you approach the private, gated entrance.

As the gate opens, the sense of arrival exudes luxury and exclusivity, and your eyes meander between the depths of the city below and the sharp contrast of the one level castle, framed by the imposing mountains of Cerro Pico Blanco to the rear. Perfectly blending privacy, grandeur, and Cosmopolitan urban living, the estate offers a rare opportunity to enjoy ...

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