Altamonte (first phase), Curridabat - This charming house is located in one of the most desired residential neighborhoods on the east side of San Jose: Altamonte (first phase). Situated on a corner lot, the beautiful home has great views from either of two balconies, with lovely views to the mountains. The 2,900-ft2 (272-m2) home is situated on a lot of 290 m2 (3,100 ft2). The house is not located within the gated community of Altamonte, but is located right at the entrance (within site of the guard house). So that, combined with a neighborhood guard that is almost right in front of the house, gives excellent security.

The house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large office and a beautiful terrace and backyard. On the first floor of the house you will find the office, nice living room with fireplace, formal dining room, spacious kitchen with breakfast area, nice maids quarters (could be used as a workshop or another office), guest bath, etc. With windows on three sides of the house, it receives lots of light and good ventilation. The dining room opens to a gorgeous, covered, tiled terrace (with fountain), extending onto the garden area (with nice tropical plants), which is a very peaceful, serene area where you'll like spend much of your time. The garden extends to the side and a portion of the front of the house.

The second floor you will find the three bedrooms, including two nice-sized bedrooms that share a bath, and the master bedroom with its own large bath (with tub) and walk-in closet. The master bedroom opens to a large balcony with lovely views to the mountains. This is a wonderful area to read, relax or exercise. The second bedroom has its own small balcony to the front of the house (also with nice views to the mountains), solid wood closet, and direct access to the shared bath.

This unique property was designed and built by a renowned Italian architect, built for him. Being for himself, he built the home extremely well, with poured concrete (not block), extra-solid footings, etc., along with excellent finishings, including fine wood throughout, high-quality doors and window frames, etc. The quality is outstanding! This is one of the best-built homes you will find!

As if that wasn't enough, the house comes COMPLETELY FURNISHED with quality furniture.

The location is excellent, away from the traffic and noise, yet very close to shopping, schools, etc. And the climate is excellent (low 70's F year-round). Bargain!

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Altamonte (1a Etapa), Curridabat - Esta encantadora casa se ubica en uno de los residenciales mas exclusivos al este de San Jose. Es una hermosa casa esquinera que cuenta con excelentes vistas desde cualquiera de sus dos balcones, con vistas espectaculares hacia las montanas. Esta propiedad cuenta con 272 m2 de construccion y 290 m2 de terreno.

En el piso principal se ubica una cochera para dos vehi?culos, oficina muy acogedora, con mucha luz natural y buena ventilacion, bano de visitas, sala con chimenea, y comedor amplio y fresco. Tambien encontramos la cocina totalmente equipada con muebles, la lavanderi?a y el cuarto de servicio completo con bano. El comedor se extiende hacia la terraza totalmente techada, que es sencillamente hermosa, con su fuente bajo la pargola, le da una sensacion unica, de paz y tranquilidad, ademas su hermoso jard?in, le da la serenidad que brinda un hogar. Toda la planta principal esta rodeada de jardi?n, incluida la terraza.

En la planta superior, se ubican tres habitaciones y dos banos. La habitacion principal cuenta con walk-in closet de madera salida y bano completo con tina y una amplia terraza, que podra disfrutar al maximo. Los cuartos secundarios tienen muy buen tamano y comparten bano. Una de estas dos habitaciones secundarias es perfecta para habitacion de huespedes, ya que cuenta con acceso directo al bano y su propio balcon. Ambas cuentan con closet de madera salida en diseno europeo.

Lo que hace a esta propiedad unica son sus acabados. Fue disenada y construida por un reconocido arquitecto italiano, que la hizo para el. Es de concreto chorreado toda y cuenta con una placa de base antisi?smica, pisos de ceramica y todas las puertas, marcos, ventanas y rodapies son de madera salida, maderas preciosas y el diseno de sus ventanas son hermosas y de una calidad insuperable. No encontrara una casa con este tipo de construccion. Incluye un excelente bono para su comprador: TODOS los muebles y enseres estan incluidos en el precio de solo US$245,000!