For anyone looking for old-world elegance, this 6,450 square foot exclusive three-bedroom Colonial home on a marvelous 1.7-acre lot in Escazu, the most popular spot in the San Jose area for the foreign community in Costa Rica, is just what the doctor ordered. Located in the prestigious district of Bello Horizonte, this ample residence with great views of the surrounding mountains is just minutes from the Automercado and MasXMenos supermarkets; the Multiplaza Mall; the renowned Le Monastere (French), Comedia Divina (Italian) and Los Anonos (steakhouse) restaurants; Camino Real Internacional and Courtyard Marriott hotels; the U.S. and Canadian ambassadors' residences; and Tobias Bolanos Pavas (domestic) and Juan Santamaria (international) airports.

This attractive, desirable home enveloped by majestic, big old trees offers 3.5 baths; roomy bedrooms; expansive living room and dining room; a large modern kitchen; family room/den; expansive tiled porches surrounding three-quarters of the home for outdoor living and BBQs; and a stylish fountain. It also has a small, cozy in-law apartment that can be used for guests or to house that precocious teenager or twenty-year-old who wants space 'to do his/her own thing'.

LOCATION: Bello Horizonte, one of the upscale districts of Escazu, 10 minutes southwest of downtown San Jose.

PRICE: $1,400,000

For another exclusive home in the same area, see Beautiful Escazu home overlooking San Jose