Unique Property on 2.5 acres

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a superb piece of real estate in the valley of Altos del Maria. At just under 2 1/2 acres this lot is exceptional as 80% of the land is flat and landscaped. Privacy is assured on this over sized property.

The property is ideal for a superb, high end private and special home or for development.  It is also ideal for a B&B, or for a restaurant or to develop as 3 separate properties.

The main house is built in the Colonial Spanish style and it has fine finishes and details, including natural wood pillars.  It was designed by Cesare Iturralde who won an architectural award for his design in 2007.  The home has 4 ensuite bedrooms, an open and airy living room and views of the mountains across the valley. 

Each bedroom has purpose built cabinetry, a private balcony and en-suite bathroom.  Each bathroom has a double vanity, bath tub and separate shower.  The decor of each bathroom is different and unique.  Windows to the front and rear of each suite provide plenty of through ventilation and the high wooden ceilings ensure that the rooms are cool and comfortable.

The living area benefits from through ventilation, glass skylights in the ceiling and a wet bar. At the front of the property is a penca covered porch and at the rear steps lead down to the garden.  Gravel pathways take you down to the lower section of the property and along the creek, which runs all year round.

To the right hand side of the main gate there is a workshop of 85 sqm.  This area provides ample storage, a workshop and garage facility.  It would be ideal for many hobbies as it benefits from plenty of natural light, shelving and work areas.

To the left handside of the main house is a 120sqm building which currently contains a guest cabin with its own shower room, a laundry, an open air dining/restaurant area, a commercial kitchen space, store room and separate WC. This building overlooks the creek and the sound of natural running water pervades this delightful area.

The creek, which is in green space, runs along almost half of the boundary.  There are many soaring 'decades old' trees along the creek and around the property.  As the property has big trees, open grassland, secondary undergrowth and running water,  it is home to a great variety of birdlife.  There are many fruit trees - mango, avocado, mangotine, bananas, plaintains, guanabana, guava, mamey and more.  We grow edible ginger, lemon grass, sugar cane and  cinnamon  to name but a few natural delights.

The whole property has been used as a B&B (with IPAT licence - Panamanian Tourism Institute) and comes with a great web site and a full complement of domestic and maintenance staff if needed. The restaurant area has only been used for meals for house guests and the occasional special evening, but there is plenty of space to open a dedicated restaurant, tea room or supper club.

If you are looking for a great location, a well built and attractive home, with plenty of land, this could be for you. The property could also easily be split into 3 separate lots again, for the building/development of 3 beautiful homes.