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ID# 117382. Luxury estate for sale in Pérez Zeledón, San José. 19 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, 3,319 m² of construction, 436,837 m² of land, US $5,500,000. Nestled in the mountains of Talamanca, just south of San Isidro de El General in the picturesque village of San Francisco de Cajón, Rancho Villa Verde is a breathtaking property that impresses with its elegance, scale, and meticulous attention to detail. Spanning over 3,319 m² of construction, it can serve either as an exclusive private estate or a luxurious boutique hotel. Sitting at an elevation of over 800 meters, it enjoys a pleasant year-round temperate climate. The construction showcases premium imported materials such as Travertine chocolate Tolú and golden Coralina marble from the Dominican Republic, Carolina onyx from Mexico, and Tikal marble from Guatemala in the pool, alongside handcrafted ceilings made from exotic tropical woods like teak, ron ron, cenizaro, Atlantic laurel, guayacán, surá, and bamboo. Custom-made lighting, intricate wrought iron details, and a dramatic 11-meter vaulted ceiling in the main living room—featuring a fireplace and a six-meter, one-ton chandelier—highlight the home’s majestic character. The primary suite includes a terrace, a lookout, and over 200 m² of private space, joined by four additional suites and four more bedrooms, all with double queen beds, for a total of 15 bathrooms in the main residence. A separate guesthouse includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a terrace, plus an independent service unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, and terrace. The grand dining room seats 22 at a custom-built table, complemented by a breakfast area for 10, a large covered BBQ zone, and a sculpted fish pond. Among its many amenities are a charming wedding chapel, greenhouse, 22-person sauna, gym, volleyball court, infinity-edge pool with swim-up bar, kids’ pool, stables, chicken coop, and five newly built luxury studio casitas, each with a terrace and sweeping mountain views—two with bathtubs and three with showers. Additionally, there’s an 18-room structure ideal for staff housing, eight ready-to-develop plots, and a caretaker’s house. The estate spans 44 hectares (over 436,000 m²), much of it forested or used for pasture and coffee production, with ample space for future development. From the west-facing terraces and pool, stunning sunsets paint the sky each evening. Located just 30 minutes from San Isidro via mostly paved roads and roughly one hour from the Pacific coast, this privileged location also offers proximity to the world-class AltaGracia resort, home to a top-tier spa and equestrian center. The property is offered turnkey, fully furnished and decorated, with all artwork included—ready to be enjoyed as a private retreat or launched as a premier hospitality venture.