Immobilie: Spektakuläres Haus direkt am karibischen Meer - Gandoca - Manzanillo - Karibik, Costa Rica

Angesichts des Gerichtsfall mit dem MINAE und dem Zustand des Hauses wurde der Preis auf $ 32.500 reduziert. Falls der Gerichtsfall verloren geht, muss das Haus unter Umständen aberissen werden.

 

Beautifully situated in the Manzanillo-Gandoca National Refuge, bordering the reserve lands and right on the beach where the giant turtles come to nest! All concrete, contemporary unique design suited to the rainforest, jungle and the beach. 

Enjoy the ocean view sipping your morning coffee from the second storey covered balcony! Full ensuites in both bedrooms, laundry on second storey by the bedrooms, very large kitchen, living room and dining room perfect for entertaining. 

SIts on 1/2 an acre of landscaped rain forest with fruit trees and palms. 

Get away from the hustle and bustle in this ocean front retreat! 

Details: 

We bought the property in 2002 and my brother lived there from 2002 to September 2013. The present house was started in 2006 and completed in 2007 with all permits in place. The design is my brother's and the plans were done by an architect. We have all the original architectural drawings. The house was built by a certified contractor. 

Water is provided from a new 2006 well with a pressure pump. There is a self cleaning filter that removes minerals. The water from the well is drinkable. We have been drinking it for 8 years! The water is excellent and plentiful since this is basically a rain forest. There is a main hot water tank for the house. 

Sewage is handled by a septic tank which is large and properly built new in 2006. 

Electricity is from the grid. There is no A/C installed in the house. The house is very open and is generally cool. It would be fairly simple to put a/c in the bedrooms although we have never needed it and actually sleep with a light blanket. 

There is a phone line. Internet can be accessed through dial up. There is no cell service on the property as of yet. 

SInce my brother left in 2013, the property is somewhat maintained by a local on our behalf. It is in need of some repair which is the reason for the lower price. I was there for 10 days in early May 2014 and cleaned the inside, outside, as well as did some minor repairs. The furniture and appliances in the pictures have been removed. I have included those picutres so you can see what the rooms could look like furnished. I have also included pictures from Ma 2014 when I was there so you can see the present condition of the house. The window iron bars on the main floor although repaired should be replaced. A couple of the electrical outlets need reinstalling. The plumbing is in good working order and most of the electrical as well. The pump, filter and hot water tank work well. The doors need revarnishing and a bit of adjustment. Some of the concrete needs retouching around the windows and sealant. My brother liked the raw look of concrete but in my opinion, the house would look much better if painted inside and out. 

The property taxes are approximately $250 USD a year and are paid to 2015. The phone service has been disconnected but the electricity is being kept on. 

The beach is accessed by walking 60 meters out the front door! You can see the ocean through the trees. The beach is mostly deserted. Only during Easter weekend is there really anybody 

on it and even then it's sparse. The beach is a nesting ground for giant sea turtles. The season is between march and august. 

Gandoca itself is very rural. the property is away from the road. There are no visible neighbouring houses. The closest house is about 150 meters away. The property is not accessible by car. The car must be parked at the end of the road in the beach parking area. There has never been an issue with this thus far. You can easily walk to the property from there, one minute at most, or use a motorcycle or a 4 wheeler, both of which are street legal in Costa RIca. 

Gandoca is a Costa Rican small village. There is a small convenience store in the village where you can get milk and other basic supplies. There is a small restaurant and bar. There are three small local accommodation properties. The closest town is Sixaola which is the border town to Panama and is about 20 minutes by car. There are grocery stores there where you can get most things, a few restaurants and stores. Bríbrí, the municipality headquarter is about 40 minutes away on the way to Puerto VIejo. Puerto Viejo, the tourist destination of the Caribbean side of the country, is approximately an hour away by car. In Puerto, there are grocery stores that carry more premium type goods to cater to the foreigners. There are many very good restaurants. 

Personal safety in the village is not an issue. Protection of household goods, as in all of Costa Rica, is an issue. It is best to have someone in the house most of the time and/or a dog on the property. Leaving the house for a short overnight trip is fine but for longer periods it is best to take on a house sitter. 

The road to the village is a gravel dirt road. It is flat and easily driven by car although since all the roads in Costa Rica are in various stages of disrepair and this road is gravel, it is best to have something with higher, stiffer suspension. Also, at least 15 minutes can be saved going to Puerto Viejo by using a hilly gravel road for which a 4x4 is preferable. 

The nearest airport is in Limón, 2 hours by car. It is a small airport and flights to San Jose are irregular. 

The country's largest airport is in San Jose, 4-5 hours away. 

The property is inside the 200 meter line from the ocean. In Costa Rica, all such ocean front properties are a concession land and not titled. These properties are a "right of possession". All properties in Costa Rica that are within the 200 meters line from the ocean, called the maritime zone, are like this. It's a very common type of ownership. Properties in the maritime zone must be owned by a company. Our property is owned by our company, fully registered, No Snow S.A. We would sell you the company for the price of the porperty. That way, you would not need to set up a company before buying; you would also not need to reapply for a right of possession. All the permits and the right of possession belong to the company. You would have no issues with any of this or with transfers. Our company was set up for this purpose and all it owns is this property. All taxes, property and company, are up to date, paid to 2015. 

We have proof of everything: permits, right of possession, paid taxes, company registration. Our lawyer is in San José. She has been our lawyer for over 12 years. She speaks english. If you are contemplating becoming a Costa Rican resident, she can help you with that as well. Owning a Costa Rican company is a big step to expediating your residency. My brother obtained his residency in less than a year. 

Although I have tried to cover everything you may need to know about the property, feel free to contact me with further questions. If you are planning a visit, let me know fairly in advance so I can arrange for someone to meet you at the house and open it for a tour. 

We are not interested in providing any vendor financing. Please do not contact me if you need a vendor financing arrangement of any kind or length. This is offered as an arm's length sale only. 

About This Property

Category: Single Family Homes

Address: Last House On Electrical Line

Gandoca

Talamanca 

Costa Rica

Construction Year: 2006

Needs Renovating: Yes

Area: 2,600 Sq. Ft

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2.5

Sleeps: n/a

Stories: 2

Parking Spaces: n/a

Features - Amenities

Furnished

Pet Friendly

Laundry Room

Balcony

Terrace

Patio

Ocean View

Ocean Waterfront

Newer Well, Newer Septic, Electrical, Telephone, Beach Front Lot.