This custom designed home boasts the highest level of detail, coupled with an ingenious and creative floor plan. You will realize the value of the home at the point of entry with the 20 foot ceilings and an unmatched view of the ocean and bay. The immense great room hosts six over sized hand painted columns and a two story cathedral ceiling with cupola made of indigenous precious Guanacaste wood.

The floors are inlaid with 2 foot by 2 foot marble tiles which flow outside onto the balconies. Each room is characterized by the use of large windows and wide open spaces which cater to easy flow and comfort, inviting you to savor the impeccable details and sweeping views of the water, volcanoes and mountains.

Details begin with the impressive use of natural woods, custom designed ironwork; hand milled cabinetry of indigenous woods, hand inlaid tile work and generous use of marble and granite throughout. Also featured are aluminum wood grain windows, french and sliding doors, state of the art pool technology for a 46 ft, blue tiled infinity pool, An 8 person Jacuzzi drains into the pool via a waterfall. Lush gardens, and up lighting within the grounds, all gracefully illustrate how one can bring the tropics, stone and water together to create a relaxing and individualized setting.

The custom designed and finished home is called The Palms and is located in the prestigious beach community called Playa Hermosa. The home is accessed through a gated and guarded single family home community called Monte Paraiso.

The home is surrounded by lush vegetation, professional landscaped with many palm trees. Your first view of the home allows you to see right through the front entrance, through the main living room and out onto the ocean beyond.

The main entry is at ground level where you enter the captivating great room and open floor plan that allows direct access to the huge gourmet kitchen, dining area and large balcony. On this level is also the visitor's powder room; private entry to Master Suite; private entry to the office; laundry room, and garage. You may access the over sized lap pool, huge rancho barbecue area, outside bar and sink via the outside terraces and a marble spiral staircase.

The Lower Level is accessed by a rose wood staircase with an iron railing which leads to another living area with a built in kitchenette and large terrace that overlooks the ravine, pool and ocean. On both sides of the living area are large Guest Suites.

One Guest Suite has a king bed, private bathroom, cedar closet, sitting area and private terrace with access to the gardens, rancho and pool area. Another Guest Suite has a king bed, cedar closet, sitting area and private terrace overlooking the ravine, pool and ocean. It is linked to another Guest Suite via a large shared bathroom. This large suite has a cedar closet, twin beds and sitting area.

Outside there are lush gardens that surround the home The unique pool is 46 foot long by16 foot wide, inlaid with blue tiles and has a 360 degree infinity edge that blends into the ocean beyond. Attached is an elevated 8 person Jacuzzi which has a waterfall that flows into the massive pool. Adjoining the pool area is a Rancho with granite countertops, wet bar, bathroom, bamboo ceiling and hand painted jungle murals of indigenous wild life that is commonly seen in this region of Costa Rica.