Affordable Home with Ocean View in Need of Some TLC

This is a well-maintained native home in a welcoming community ten minutes on the Inter-American Highway from San Ramon. The home sits on a 850 square meter corner lot with a partial view of the Pacific Ocean and Nicoya Penninsula. The current owner recently installed cielo razo (wood ceilings) throughout the home. Floors are traditional red mosaic terrazzo. The property has four small bedrooms, one bath, two kitchens, and an unfinished apartment. With some additional investment and architectural creativity directed at the home's landscaping and architectural details, you could be living in this great location at a great entry price.

The house is at the intersection of two quiet paved roads in an established agricultural community expanding to include an increasing number of International residents. The property is at an elevation of 1,178 meters (3,840 feet) where the refreshing breezes and moderate temperatures result in no need for heating or air conditioning and a climate conducive to comfortable living and good health. This is an area noted to have one of the best climates in the world. Like many Costa Ricans and ex-pats, learn the wisdom of vacationing at the beach and living in the mountains. This home is situated in a pastoral agricultural community less than 8 kilometers (5 miles) on the Pan American Highway from the lively Central Valley town of San Ramon.

San Ramon (pop. ~60,000) is one of the larger Central Valley coffee towns set in a picturesque valley enclosed by lush and fertile mountains. Centrally located 45 minutes from San Jose�s International Airport and one hour from the Central Pacific beaches, we believe San Ramon provides the best Costa Rica offers. The town is home to a branch of the University of Costa Rica, a major hospital, numerous banks, restaurants, internet cafes, a new 3-cinema movie theatre with stadium seating, yet retains all the charm of traditional Costa Rica with a slow-paced family-centered way of life. The weekly farmer�s market features an abundance of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. (For more San Ramon information, see our San Ramon Guide.) Known as the �city of presidents and poets,� San Ramon was home to many of the political and literary leaders of Costa Rica including presidents and architects of the modern Costa Rican state. As some areas of Costa Rica are becoming over-developed, San Ramon is a unique gem just being discovered by an International community craving a real Costa Rican experience. For a more personal view of life in Costa Rica read Steven's Blog.

Purchase Price $80,000