15 Acre Puriscal Piece of Paradise with 2 BR Guesthouse

15 Acre Puriscal Piece of Paradise with 2 BR Guesthouse for sale. Price was reduced to just over $5/m²; this is a bargain. This beautiful finca is located in Desamparaditos, five kilometers northwest of Santiago de Puriscal. It is over 15 acres in size and situated at an altitude of 2,400 feet, with a near-perfect year-round climate. Days are rarely hotter than 85, and nights are generally in the mid-60s.

The Property

Approximately one-third of the property is jungle, with secondary growth in most areas. A seasonal stream runs along one property boundary. The property would be ideal for avocado or citrus cultivation in the northeast quadrant. Preliminary subdivision plans, along with a “water letter” from the local Asada (water association), are available to interested parties. This is an absolute must for subdividing.

The property is now pretty much the original jungle in one quadrant, with the balance being periodically thinned to eliminate undesirable vegetation. An attempt is made to preserve the beautiful views. The original owners planted many fruit trees, such as mangos, guavas, ortaniques, tangerines, oranges, limes, jaboticaba, Surinam cherry, etc. Also, there are naturally occurring fruits such as guanabana and cas.

There are many large mature trees, such as poinciana, palms, eucalyptus, higueron, (ficus) breadfruit, castana, (breadnut), and cedar. Birds are plentiful, as are small animals – armadillos, coatimundi, squirrels, possums, and the occasional kinkajou.

The Casa

What was originally a pottery workshop is now divided into two areas: a modest living space of about 900 square feet and a workspace. There is ample lighting and electrical outlets. It retains the original construction except for the roof, which was replaced in 2003.

The living area includes two small bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a dining area, and a living area. It features an open design with high ceilings and a comfortable veranda. The kitchen cabinets were custom-made by one of the owners using local hardwoods. The floors are ceramic tile throughout.

Ample water, reliable electricity, and internet are available. The road from Puriscal to the front gate is paved.

The Community

Desamparaditos is a small village with a population of just under 700, according to the 2011 census. It has probably increased considerably since then. There is a Catholic church, an elementary school, a pulperia, an excellent mini-super with attached soda, and a community center. The people are friendly and very community-oriented. Many of the infrastructure improvements have been funded by donations from local citizens. It’s a lovely community to live in.

Puriscal is officially called Santiago de Puriscal, but the locals call it Puris. It is the economic center of the canton and is a growing little city. Three banks, two gas stations, four construction supply/hardware stores, three churches, four supermarkets (one of which is a Maxi Pali, a Walmart subsidiary), a large bus terminal, many types of dry goods stores, and several restaurants – and lots of taxis. There is an excellent feria (farmers’ market) every Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. It is rarely necessary to make the trek to San Jose for everyday needs.

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