This contemporary, two-storey, 3,390 sq foot three-bedroom residence on a beautifully kept quarter-acre lot located in La Trinidad de Santa Ana, not very far from the center of this high-demand, convenient and rapidly-growing San José suburb, combines the best of space, modern design and wonderful wood, granite and marble finishings with a lovely view of the surrounding area and Central Valley hills. The large first-floor living room is always bright thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that take up almost 50% of the entire wall space; also attached is a formal dining area, and there is a comfortable family/TV room/den. There is also a modern, full kitchen and a half guest bathroom on the first floor - along with maid's quarters and laundry room - of this lovely home, located within minutes of 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 and Fresh Market; 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 contains three large and well-lit bedrooms, all with wonderful views of the beautiful surroundings. The master has its own bathroom; the other two share a bath. A large patio and large garden area complement this attractive home, located in a secure gated community with its own swimming pool and recreation area for community homeowners.

LOCATION: La Trinidad de Santa Ana, minutes from the center this popular San José suburb.

PRICE: $550,000. Rented, but an excellent investment.

For another attractively-priced home in this area, see Santa Ana's View, Family home in Santa Ana, Escazu Real Estate, and Condo in Santa Ana