This unique 1,300 sq. ft. “bamboo” home has 2BR, 1.5 bathrooms. Situated on a small, level 600M2 lot with plenty of room for a garden and/or another house, the property sits at nearly 2,800ft above sea level, offering a near-perfect year-round climate. There is no need for heating or air conditioning.
The tranquil neighborhood has a nice blend of American expats and locals; the house has gated entry and covered 2-car carport. The kitchen and living room are on the first floor along with a half-bathroom. The kitchen comes with refrigerator and stove.
The house has a great indoor/outdoor feel with an open-air concept. Stairs lead to the second story bedrooms and large balcony. There’s a full bathroom upstairs with a custom bathtub, washer and dryer unit, and a separate room for the toilet and hand sink.
Bedrooms have hardwood flooring and beautiful bamboo beam ceilings. In addition to bamboo being one of the greenest and most renewable building products on the planet, the home also has roofing tiles made from recycled plastic aggregate. The rest of the house has tiled floors.
Bamboo is preserved with a non toxic pressurized Boron/Boric Acid solution, called ”Boucherie sap displacement”. This treatment system can be found on the internet. All joints are through bolted.
The house is adjacent to a private gated community that has a community center which will be available for owners of this home to use. The community center include a large pool, covered pavilion, playground, (and future tennis court.)
The property has Internet and cable TV immediately available. All basic utilities are already in place. Municipal water and power.. This home makes a great part-time or full-time home, which can also be rented out fairly easily….
This home was built as an apartment with plans to put a home on it also, as Atenas is a area with very good demand for rentals. House will rent for $250-$300 per week when owner is absent.
The septic system is large enough to support two houses, if a second home is built.
THIS IS A FIRESALE AT ONLY $85,000.00!
Address: Atenas, Alajuela 125 mts este del Banco Nacional.
Skype phone: 1 (352) 505 2461
Office/Fax: (506)- 2446-0447
Dennis J. Easters-Owner/Broker (506)-8854-7721
Gerardo Gonzalez-Porras-Owner/Broker (506)-8729-1223
