This distinctive two-story, 7,150 sq ft Spanish Colonial home in the exclusive Montaña del Sol gated residences was built lovingly in 2008 with quality craftsmanship in the hills of the very popular San José suburb of Santa Ana by an American developer with 25 years experience, and provides unique second-story living in an ambience offering beautiful views of the surrounding wooded hills and valleys. All three bedrooms (each with its own bathroom), including the Master Bedroom with its ensuite bathroom and large balcony to savor the evening sunsets; powder room; the kitchen with two pantries; living and dining room and TV/rec room are on the second floor of this very special home, highlighted by wood ceilings and beams throughout, 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 downstairs is occupied by a two-car garage with tiled driveway, maid’s quarters, laundry room and a huge open floor-plan area which can be converted into a living/dining room, master bedroom or anything you might desire. There is an open shaft which can be easily used for an elevator or dumb waiter for those wishing to dine downstairs. The large backyard of this .28-acre lot has ample space to put in a swimming pool, gazebo, patio/BBQ area or gym/exercise room.

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

PRICE: $650,000, owner can offer terms

For another attractively-priced homes in this area, see Family home in Santa Ana, Escazu Real Estate, Home in Santa Ana Centro , and Condo in Santa Ana