House for sale in Osa · 4 BR, 4 baths · Ref. 7459

Immersed in the canopy of the surrounding trees, the house is almost floating ethereally above the jungle of Hills of Portalon. Structurally this was achieved by using an engineered heavy steel beam platform as a base, much like a bridge, however discrete, supported on both ends but free and clear in between. Since the support is not obvious, the house appears to be suspended in the forest you can actually pass underneath the house.

This 4 bedroom home is level with the forest, allowing you to experience nature not from above, but within it. You enter via a gently inclined ramp from street level. The main door, crafted from tilt cortex steel, opens into the main living area, just a few steps from the sunken living room. Each bedroom, framed by immense windows, gives the sensation of being able to reach out and touch the jungle.

The dominant materials in the home are cenizaro hardwoods, with rich golden to dark brown tones used for the kitchen cabinetry and bedroom closets. These warm textures pair beautifully with soft white walls and taupe stone flooring. Pilon wood, with its maroon hues, is featured in the exterior decking and the elegant wooden bridge across the pool.

A 25 meter hallway serves as a private art gallery, designed to display paintings and artwork, with a small library and seating area incorporated along the corridor.

The home transitions gracefully from enclosed living spaces to the open-air pool terrace. A ...

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