Property Description: EL CASTILLO DE ESPARZA: Located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, this is truly one of Central America’s premier luxury villas…unparalleled by its beauty, its amenities and its gorgeous setting. This elegant and prestigious estate has 43,000 ft2 of construction on over five acres of lush ground, offering excellent privacy and a host of activities. It comes complete with a total of ten bedrooms, massive swimming pool , 200-foot water slide, large pool house/entertainment pavilion, tennis court, chipping/putting greens, spa and much, much more, all overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Nicoya…a stunning backdrop for Costa Rica’s famed sunsets.

Known locally as “El Castillo de Esparza” (the Castle of Esparza), this stunning estate was built for the Countess de Baillet-Latour. The fully-enclosed compound consists of the Manor House, two Guest Houses, and a romantic Tower. Across the street, on additional land completely separate from the main compound, is a Staff House for workers and administration. The Manor House and Guest Houses are fully air-conditioned. And the sale includes all of the furnishings and art work, most of which would be fine museum pieces!

Manor House
One of the most famous landmarks in Costa Rica is the Manor House, created by a noted German architect, sparing no expense on the interiors, featuring precious marble, Costa Rican hardwoods and other exotic materials. With high ceilings throughout, the 12,000-ft2 mansion consists of two wings, with the massive Master Suite to one side, and another huge suite (the V.I.P Suite) and two extra-large guest rooms (all with private baths) located in the other wing.

The Master Suite was originally created as the Contessa’s living area, actually consisting of four rooms: a huge bedroom with sitting area, large bath, massive dressing room, and a separate living room that can hold two twin beds (ideal for young children). The Master Suite opens to a veranda where you can enjoy your morning coffee.

Connecting the two wings is the 3,100-ft2, multi-level Grand Salon (with billiards and bar on the upper level). Also within the Manor House is a large formal dining room (easily seats 20), library/game room, media room (with large flat-screen television), kitchen, a separate office (on a lower level), and spectacular terrace with ocean and mountain views. You will marvel at the exquisite details and finishings throughout.

Two Guest Houses
Casa Tranquila is situated away from the Manor House and close to the pool. Fully air-conditioned, it has three separate bedrooms, each with private bath. It has its own terrace with kitchenette and mini bar, where you may enjoy watching TV or the beautiful surroundings.

Casa Puesta del Sol is situated to the other side of the Manor House and has three bedrooms, living room, kitchenette, enclosed courtyard and private veranda, from which you may watch the memorable sunsets over the ocean.

The Tower (“La Torreta”)
This unique three-story landmark is the symbol that exemplifies the lifestyle of El Castillo de Esparza…solely devoted to your various pleasures. It currently houses the spa, where you may receive professional massages, manicures and other treatments…after you work out in the gym and cool off in the soaking pool. It is also the ideal location for an intimate, romantic dinner for two!

The Pool and Grounds
The huge free-flowing swimming pool with Jacuzzi and swim-up bar tends to be the focal point of daytime activities…either as a place to just relax or to engage in a vigorous game of water volleyball. The pool is surrounded by an expansive deck with chairs, tables and lounges for all. The pool house (with bathrooms) is a convenient place to relax and offers facilities for dinners or barbecues for up to twenty people. The 200-foot waterslide is thought to be the longest in Costa Rica! You may also enjoy a game of tennis or work on your golf game on the chipping/putting greens. The luxuriously landscaped grounds include not only a waterfall but also numerous fountains that create an air of leisure and relaxation.

Great Location
El Castillo is located, about 1.5 hours from the San José airport. You likely won’t feel the need to venture outside the walls of the estate very much. But, for those occasions that you do, it’s a great central location from which you are just a short distance to beaches, coastal activities (deep-sea fishing, etc.), rainforest explorations and canopy tour, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, etc., as well as casinos, restaurants and golfing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire the private estate of your dreams! It is completely turn-key, including all of the exquisite furniture, furnishings and artwork (of high value by itself). The property is currently operating as a high-end luxury vacation rental villa (with rates of US$20,000 to $30,000 per week). You may continue with the rental operation, enjoying it for your private use whenever you wish, or make it your full-time paradise!