CHIMROL GLASS HOUSE | Costa Rica’s Most Exclusive Tropical Mountain Sanctuary
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CHIMROL GLASS HOUSE | Costa Rica’s Most Exclusive Tropical Mountain Sanctuary
San José, Rivas, Chimirol, Costa RicaBasic Details
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half baths: 1
- Lot size: 1.2 hectares
Property Description
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Description:
Costa Rica’s Most Exclusive Tropical Mountain Sanctuary
A rare designer estate hidden within the lush mountains of Chimirol, Pérez Zeledón — where architecture, nature, privacy, and luxury living become one.
Surrounded by vibrant tropical gardens, bamboo groves, river sounds, and cooler mountain temperatures, this extraordinary 3-acre property delivers a lifestyle that feels more like a private luxury retreat than a residence.
With clean modern architecture, floor-to-ceiling glass, warm wood finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this home captures the essence of sophisticated tropical design rarely seen in Costa Rica.
And there is currently nothing else like it on the market.
Luxury Property Overview
- 3 Acres of pristine usable land
- Additional 1-acre parcel included for expansion
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- One-level designer home
- Massive entertaining deck
- Screened indoor-outdoor living room
- Bonfire gathering area
- Outdoor luxury shower
- Cooler mountain climate year-round
- Luxury tropical landscaping
- Bamboo gardens and exotic flowers
- Flat and highly usable terrain
- Floor-to-ceiling glass architecture
- Premium tile finishes
- Separate lower-level flex space
- Potential gym, yoga studio, wine room, art studio, or guest suite
- Lake Tahoe-inspired stone entrance with custom wood gates
- Peaceful river energy throughout the property
Property Description
Welcome to one of the finest mountain luxury estates in Costa Rica.
Privately positioned in the magical hills of Chimirol, this tropical-modern masterpiece was designed for those who value peace, architecture, wellness, and connection to nature.
As you enter through the handcrafted wood gates and elegant stone-wall entrance, the property immediately creates a feeling of exclusivity and calm.
The home itself is stunning.
Warm natural wood ceilings, expansive covered terraces, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, designer finishes, and sophisticated tropical landscaping blend perfectly with the surrounding environment. Every room was designed to bring nature inside while maintaining complete comfort and elegance.
The spacious screened indoor-outdoor living room becomes the heart of the estate — a place where you can relax with the sounds of the river, host unforgettable dinners, enjoy morning coffee surrounded by gardens, or simply disconnect from the world.
Outside, the property feels like a luxury eco-retreat:
lush green lawns, exotic flowers, mature tropical plants, bamboo forests, peaceful pathways, bonfire nights beneath the stars, and refreshing mountain air flowing through the entire estate.Below the residence, an expansive bonus space offers endless possibilities:
- Luxury gym
- Wellness spa
- Yoga studio
- Artist workshop
- Wine cellar
- Additional guest accommodations
- Entertainment lounge
- Premium storage or bodega
The included additional acre in front of the property creates even more long-term value and future opportunity for expansion or privacy preservation.
This estate is not only beautiful — it is intelligent luxury.
Why This Property Is Special
Cooler Luxury Mountain Living
Enjoy refreshing temperatures and peaceful evenings year-round while still remaining close to beaches and modern conveniences.
Rare Flat Usable Land
Finding completely usable, beautifully landscaped acreage in the mountains of Costa Rica is extremely rare.
Luxury Wellness Lifestyle
This property naturally attracts:
- High-net-worth buyers
- Wellness entrepreneurs
- Digital nomads
- Luxury eco-travelers
- Designers & creatives
- Families seeking peaceful living
Indoor-Outdoor Tropical Design
The architecture was created to maximize:
- Natural airflow
- Garden views
- River ambiance
- Natural lighting
- Relaxation and entertaining
Expansion Opportunity
The additional acre opens opportunities for:
- Guest villas
- Luxury Airbnb casitas
- Wellness retreat cabins
- Yoga deck
- Spa facilities
- Investment expansion
High Airbnb & Retreat Potential
This property has massive luxury rental appeal because it offers something travelers cannot easily find: A true designer mountain sanctuary.
The combination of:
- Tropical modern architecture
- Cooler temperatures
- River sounds
- Indoor-outdoor living
- Privacy
- Luxury landscaping
- Wellness atmosphere
- Instagram-worthy design
…creates extremely strong demand for:
- Luxury Airbnb rentals
- Wellness retreats
- Honeymoon stays
- Long-term mountain rentals
- Creative retreats
- Digital nomad escapes
This is the type of home guests remember forever.
Financing Opportunity
Offered at $1.2 Million USD
Seller financing available:
- 60% Down Payment
- 40% Financing over 5 Years
A rare opportunity to secure one of Costa Rica’s most unique luxury mountain estates with flexible terms.
This is not simply a home.
It is a private tropical sanctuary designed for people who want to live beautifully, peacefully, and intentionally.
A place where architecture meets nature.
Where luxury meets simplicity.
Where every sunset, river sound, and morning breeze reminds you why you chose Costa Rica.This is the mountain lifestyle people dream about.
And there is only one like it.
Why This Location Is One of the Most Valuable Mountain Investments in Costa Rica
What makes this estate truly extraordinary is not only the luxury home itself — it is the lifestyle, experiences, tourism demand, and natural beauty surrounding it.
Chimirol and the greater Rivas / Chirripó region have quietly become one of Costa Rica’s most desirable mountain destinations for wellness travelers, eco-luxury tourism, hiking enthusiasts, birdwatchers, digital nomads, and high-end buyers searching for peaceful living with adventure at their doorstep.
This location offers something extremely rare: Luxury mountain living with endless experiences nearby.
World-Class Experiences Just Minutes Away
Hike Costa Rica’s Highest Mountain
One of the biggest lifestyle and investment advantages of this property is its proximity to Parque Nacional Chirripó — home to Cerro Chirripó, the highest mountain in Costa Rica and one of the most iconic hiking destinations in Central America.
This internationally recognized destination attracts:
- Adventure travelers
- Nature lovers
- Wellness tourists
- International hikers
- Eco-tourism groups
- Luxury retreat visitors
The Chirripó region is considered one of Costa Rica’s most magical natural destinations because of its:
- Cloud forests
- Alpine landscapes
- Waterfalls
- Rivers
- Wildlife
- Cooler climate
- Peaceful atmosphere
This dramatically increases the long-term value and desirability of owning luxury real estate in the area.
Cloud Forest Adventures Nearby
Just minutes from the property is the breathtaking Cloudbridge Nature Reserve — one of the region’s most beloved eco-tourism destinations.
Cloudbridge offers:
- Waterfall hikes
- Cloud forest trails
- Wildlife observation
- Birdwatching
- Educational eco-tourism
- Research and conservation experiences
Visitors from around the world come to experience the reserve’s pristine cloud forests, waterfalls, and biodiversity.
For Airbnb and retreat guests, this proximity becomes an enormous luxury selling point.
One of the Best Birdwatching Regions in Costa Rica
The Chirripó and Pérez Zeledón region is internationally known for incredible birdwatching and wildlife observation.
The area is home to:
- Resplendent quetzals
- Hummingbirds
- Toucans
- Rare mountain species
- Butterflies
- Monkeys
- Tropical wildlife
Nature lovers and photographers specifically travel to this region because of the biodiversity and cooler mountain ecosystems.
Nearby nature destinations include:
- Reserva Talari
- Talamanca Nature Reserve
- Las Nubes Biological Reserve
- Reserva Río Blanco
This creates strong eco-tourism demand and long-term appreciation for luxury mountain properties.
Authentic Costa Rican Community & Lifestyle
Unlike highly commercialized areas, Rivas and Chimirol still preserve authentic Costa Rican culture and community living.
This is one of the reasons luxury buyers are increasingly moving into the region.
The area is known for:
- Friendly local community
- Organic lifestyle
- Wellness-focused living
- Local farmers
- Fresh produce
- Peaceful mountain culture
- Safety and tranquility
Nearby, the famous Farmer’s Market in Pérez Zeledón is considered one of the best local markets in Costa Rica, attracting locals, expats, chefs, and wellness-focused residents searching for organic fruits, vegetables, coffee, artisan products, and community connection.
This type of authentic lifestyle experience is exactly what luxury buyers and Airbnb guests are seeking today.
Adventure, Wellness & Nature Everywhere
From this property, owners and guests can easily enjoy:
- Hiking
- River swimming
- Waterfalls
- Birdwatching
- Coffee tours
- Organic farming
- Yoga retreats
- Wellness tourism
- Mountain biking
- Nature photography
- Eco-tourism adventures
Nearby attractions include:
- Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park
- Cataratas Nauyaca
- Coffee culture experiences like Tostadora de cafe del chirripo
The property is perfectly positioned between:
- Mountain adventure
- Wellness living
- Eco-luxury tourism
- Beach access
- Modern conveniences
Strong Airbnb & Retreat Investment Potential
This is exactly the type of property modern travelers search for:
“Luxury jungle mountain retreat near Chirripó.”
The surrounding attractions dramatically increase:
- Occupancy potential
- Luxury nightly rates
- Retreat opportunities
- Wellness tourism demand
- Long-term rental appeal
This property could easily evolve into:
- Luxury Airbnb estate
- Wellness retreat center
- Boutique eco-lodge
- Yoga & meditation retreat
- Creative residency
- Digital nomad sanctuary
And because the area remains low-density and protected by nature, luxury inventory like this remains extremely limited.
That scarcity creates long-term investment strength.
Why This Is a Real Luxury Investment
Luxury real estate value is created by:
- The architecture
- The land
- The lifestyle
- The surrounding experiences
- The rarity of the location
This property has all five.
It offers:
- Designer architecture
- Fully usable tropical acreage
- Cooler luxury mountain climate
- World-class hiking nearby
- Eco-tourism demand
- Wellness appeal
- Nature immersion
- Authentic Costa Rican culture
- Privacy and security
- Expansion opportunities
- Strong luxury rental potential
This is not simply buying a home.
This is owning a luxury lifestyle destination in one of Costa Rica’s most naturally valuable regions.
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Agent Info
- Contact the agent: Pepe López
- Phone number: (506) 8444 4806
- Mail: pepe@spicyliferealestate.com
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