Nowhere is the old adage 'good things come in (fairly) small packages' so apropos as in this very attractive four-bedroom, three-and-half bath, 5,400 sq ft contemporary home in Santa Ana's Valle del Sol golf course residential community. Newly built on a 7,500 sq ft lot, this cleanly-designed residence packs all sorts of goodies behind its white and stone façade. The marble-floored living room with its floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors open directly to the delightful garden and swimming pool. The formal dining room and compact state-of-the-art kitchen leading right to the garden are two more features of this distinctive home, located just 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; the country's first Wendy's franchise; Outback; Brad's; acclaimed local restaurants such as Lo Spago (Italian) and Rock and Roll Pollo; and the unique Motor Psychos bar.

The elegant master bedroom with valuable hardwood floors offers a modern ensuite bathroom and a lovely glassed-in sitting area/balcony with a panoramic view of the bamboo-lined garden, while both it and the other second-floor bedrooms provide an extensive view of the surrounding hills. This is the perfect home for the young family or the retirement couple seeking relaxation, convenience and periodic visits from family and friends.

LOCATION: Parque Valle del Sol Residential and Golf Course Community, Santa Ana, five minutes north-west of the Red Cross, off the main road from Lindora to Belén.

PRICE: $790,000

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