Welcome to Casa Turi-Uha with 1.24 acres of land perched on the front ridge of the Hills of Portalon community with panoramic ocean views. This is a 4 bedroom home with 3 full bathrooms, infinity pool, custom kitchen, 2 vehicle garage and landscaped with over 20 mature fruit bearing trees.
As you enter the property via the automatic gated entry-way, you will be memorized by the National Geographic like views. The house sits 1,000 feet above sea level with incredible mountain views facing the East to enjoy the morning sun-rises and to the West you have Pacific ocean views with mesmerizing sunsets and views that stretch from Manuel Antonio National Park to the famous surf break of Dominical. The house was designed and completed in 2021 to capture the cool mountain breezes as they come off the coast and flow through the home to provide the perfect balance of cross ventilation & healthy living.
On the main level you have an open design concept with the kitchen, dining and living area. The custom kitchen features wooden cabinetry, floating shelves, thick marble countertops and a single slab marble island along with stainless steel appliances. The formal indoor dining area accommodates 8-10 people, and has custom made teak benches with built in storage compartments. The living area sits alongside the kitchen with a flatscreen SmartTV, to stay connected with all the Sport Games while living in a tropical paradise.
The patio leads out to the covered terraces which extends the entire length of the house with fans and lighting so the outdoor spaces can be enjoyed during all times of the day. The infinity pool is detailed with hand cut natural stones from Costa Rica, making it no only beautiful but one of a kind.
The ocean view master bedroom is off the kitchen area with it’s ensuite bathroom, dual vanity sinks, large shower, walk in closet and connects to the main terrance by the pool. The additional two bedrooms on this level are located on the opposite wing of the house. One of the guest bedrooms has the ocean view leading out to the pool, while the other has the mountain view with private balcony.
There is a spacious laundry room with custom wooden cabinetry off the hallway for easy access with washer & dryer machine! Even the laundry comes with a beautiful view casting out to the vibrant mountains.
A solid wooden slab floating staircase connects the upper & level together which has the formal entryway which leads into a beautiful foyer with the additional entrance off the garage (no overhead door). There is a fourth bedroom off the foyer with its ensuite bathroom and own private covered terrace. This would be ideal as a nanny suite for those who wanting a live in caretaker for cleanings & cooking. Note: The current owners of the home are utilizing 2 of the bedrooms as an office and their home gym.
The expansive yard is meticulously maintained and decorated with fruit trees and tropical plants & trees such as Ylang-ylang. The terrain has a gentle slope as you come in from the gate and is primary flat which is rare for homes in the mountains. This makes it perfect for families with kids or pets as there’s so much space to be enjoyed with the ability to expand. The fruit trees on the property include:
– Mandarina limes
– Oranges
– Yellow Lemons
– Banana
– Mango
– Papaya
– Key limes
– Avocado
– Mamones
– Cacao
– Tamarindo
Additional Highlights:
– Screens are installed on all windows and sliding doors
– Camera & Alarm System
– LED lighting in pool
– High Speed Internet
– Extralum sliding doors & windows throughout
– Custom crafted wooden doors
– Additional 1,750 Liter (462 Gallon) water tank
– House wired to plug in back up generator
– Pressured Water System
– Owner’s Lockout Closets
– Spacious yard available for volleyball, badminton & corn hole
Wildlife: All 3 species of monkeys are known to pass through the property which includes the most rare one of them all the “Spider Monkey”. Other regular sightings would be humming birds, macaws, toucans, parrots Blue morpho butterflies; a true bird watcher’s paradise.\n
Location: This property is located in the town of Portalon which has a wide range of foreigners whom have made Costa Rica their full time residence; while others use their property as a Airbnb. The closest waterfall is only 10 minutes away and the beach is only 15 minutes in the town of Matapalo which is a great surf spot, with additional activities like horse back riding and kayaking in the mangroves. Driving north you have Manuel Antonio which is the most visited destination in the Country with the National Park of Manuel Antonio & the largest full service marina in Central America; Marina Pez Vela. Driving south you have Dominical and Uvita which some of the most famous surfing in the Country with endless new restaurants and activities and also the National Park of Marino Ballena.
