This majestic, 7,535 sq ft, four-bedroom home in the exclusive Montaña del Sol gated residences in the high-demand San José suburb of Santa Ana which towers over the valley and offers an incredible 270-degree panoramic view of the surrounding wooded hills and town below, would stand out in any setting anywhere in the world. The first floor of this unique residence, comprising elements of 10th century Andalusian architecture, has a large, classical living room with working fireplace, formal dining room, and an attractive kitchen sporting customized wooden cabinets and a large airy breakfast nook. A distinctive feature is that the spacious, cozy Master Bedroom with large windows, lovely valuable hardwood floors and modern ensuite bathroom is on the first floor and has direct access to the splendid heated infinity pool of this very unique residence, located within 15-20 minutes ofof the Forum and Forum II, home to the offices of all the Fortune 500 companies located in Costa Rica; tennis courts; the large Multiplaza Shopping Mall; Courtyard Marriott; modern supermarkets such as AutoMercado; the country's first Wendy's franchise; the new MacDonald's; Outback; acclaimed local restaurants such as Lo Spago (Italian) and La Tasca (Spanish/Argentinian); and popular bars such as Brad's and the unique Motor Psychos bar.

The second floor has three bedrooms, each with large windows and its own modern bathroom, a comfortable TV room/den and an office. There is also an independent maid’s quarters, large covered terrace facing the swimming pool, a gazebo, and covered parking for four vehicles.

LOCATION: Montaña de la Luna (Cebadilla) in Santa Ana, 20 minutes from the center of San José.

PRICE: $650,000

For another attractively-priced home in this community, see Spanish Colonial home with unique flair