Finca in Costa Rica.
\nAt our finca\/ranch we offer:
\nA plot of land of your choice in the high valley of Costa Rica - This offer refers to a plot of 5,000 m2.<\/p>\n
PANORAMIC VIEW over the entire high valley and the volcanoes behind it. Both properties border one of two streams with many cascades and waterfalls.<\/p>\n
The central valley (high valley) of Costa Rica.
\nAbsolute peace \u2013 fantastic views \u2013 pure nature and perpetual spring.<\/p>\n
Name: Adastra Ranch (Finca Adastra)<\/p>\n
Altitude: 1,500 m above sea level (4,900 ft.)
\nProperty tax: approx. 70 US$ pa
\nView: excellent panoramic views over the entire high valley, San Jos\u00e9 and the volcanoes in the background.
\nOther: Tropical vegetation, many fruit trees, immense wildlife, our own drinking water of excellent quality (laboratory tested), streams, beautiful waterfalls and cascades, road (mostly asphalt), electric gate with access control and stone bridge with seating and terrace - everything is included Completed in 2011.
\nExcellent mobile network coverage including internet, the DSL at the finca entrance is therefore outdated.
\nNo so-called \u201cHOA fees\u201d (homeowners association fees), only approximately $$40 per property per property for cleaning\/maintenance of the private road.<\/p>\n
The properties are located at an altitude of approx. 1,500 m and therefore offer eternal spring temperatures. Around 25\u00b0 C during the day, around 16\u00b0 Celsius at night. Air conditioning is therefore not necessary.
\nI would like to point out that the properties are on the dry (southern) side of the high part, which makes the use of dehumidifiers unnecessary.<\/p>\n
The finca has tropical and subtropical vegetation, including bananas, mangoes, avocados, papayas, water apples, limes, oranges, tangerines, medlars, coffee and macadamias. Also ideal for self-catering.
\nApazote (for stomach problems), Moringa (the all-purpose weapon), Katuk (nutty taste), Pitanga, Frijol de Palo (pigeon pea), Juanilama (tea for gastritis, insomnia, migraines and much more), ginger and turmeric were planted.
\nThe branches of the trees are partly bent by the colorful bromeliads, many heliconias grow along the streams, rubber trees, lianas and many other tropical plants.<\/p>\n
Small pine forest, two streams with drinking water and cascades are in the immediate vicinity. You pass a few small cascades and two 6m waterfalls at the entrance to the property. At the entrance to the finca, a small platform with a seating area was built next to the cascades, which can be used by the property owners, for example for BBQ's etc.<\/p>\n
Next to and behind the properties are the mountains of the southern high valley and some large fincas. You can spend hours and days hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and of course observing the great nature. The distance from the property to the Pacific is just 45km, which some people hike, ride or cycle through in one day. The route (good track) by car through the mountains is also fantastically beautiful (approx. 2:15 hours).<\/p>\n
From eagles, hawks, parakeets, hummingbirds, sloths and armadillos, turtles, bears, hares and deer to the rare, hidden ocelots, there are countless other animals to observe here. We have also seen the legendary Quetzal here.<\/p>\n
Of a total of 12 properties, 10 have been sold. We sell the last two, both borders to one of the two streams with small cascades.<\/p>\n
The properties are sold for $39,900, so the sales price in euros stated here may change slightly. If you do some research, you will find that the pricing of the offer is reputable and moderate for the fantastic location. It is therefore no longer negotiable.<\/p>\n
NOT a holiday home right, but property with an entry in the land register.
\nAll properties are free from third parties and have already been split.<\/p>\n
Before we get into the details, a quick bit about the background of this project.
\nMany years ago we purchased this finca in a fantastic location that was far too big for us.
\nThe idea was to split up the lower half of the finca and sell it and keep the upper half for ourselves.
\nSustainable self-sufficiency, we wanted to keep some horses, goats and chickens there, maybe grow vegetables, herbs, macadamias and avocados etc. and get back to nature a bit.
\nIt only partially worked, we plan to move onto a boat in a few years.<\/p>\n
The lower lots (#1 to 6) were all sold years ago (Americans, Belgians, Costa Ricans, Germans, Canadians, Russians). Of the six top properties, four were sold to Deutsche and several to Lufthansa employees. Two are still available.<\/p>\n
A Lufthansa employee has already built a tiny house there from two modules. It has around 45 m2 of living space, but it feels like - you live outside a lot in Costa Rica - it's more like 75 m2.
\nThe garden is still being created (see photos).
\nThey paid around $42,000 US dollars for it, including living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom furniture, sinks, taps, shower tray, mirrors, doors and windows, toilet, solar hot water system, 1,000 liter water reservoir, generously sized photovoltaic system including panels, batteries, inverters etc., electrical and sanitary installation, 3-chamber septic system including installation. Pushing the driveway and construction site as well as excavating the septic system were also included in the price.<\/p>\n
The last two properties - with fantastic views - have been split, but are NOT BUILDING LAND, at least not yet. That's why I offer them extremely cheaply.
\nThere are drinking water sources on several of the upper properties; Viviendas, i.e. residential houses with a solid foundation, are not allowed to be built there at the moment.
\nEncontenedores (container houses), tiny houses, cabanas (cabins), galpones (stables, shelters, garages) are no problem.
\nTiny homes usually have the big advantage that they stand on axles and are also vehicles within the meaning of the law, which means you can also \u201cpark\u201d several tiny houses on your property.<\/p>\n
I repeat: NO BUILDING LAND at the moment. While you can nest multiple tiny homes and build them modularly, a home with a solid foundation (usually concrete) is NOT allowed at this time.
\n(Although some neighbors have done that. The \u201cmultas\u201d, the fines here, are surprisingly low for illegal buildings and are usually in the double or triple digit dollar range (sic!)\u2026)<\/p>\n
Briefly on the subject of houses, I strongly advise against container houses made from old steel containers.
\nThe concept may work well in many (drier) countries, but in the tropics a steel container very quickly ends up as an oversized sauna.<\/p>\n
The company of our notary (a specialist in wood and vehicle construction) produces high-quality tiny houses in modular construction.
\nYou can purchase a basic module and then expand it with additional modules if necessary. This is how tiny houses are created in \u201cstandard\u201d, \u201cL\u201d and \u201cU\u201d shapes. The usable areas range from just under 30m2 to approx. 100m2. Particular attention was paid to an open design with plenty of outdoor and terrace use.<\/p>\n
Unlike in Germany, you do not need a permit to park a tiny house in Costa Rica, and there are no building regulations regarding the construction either. In Costa Rica, a tiny house is the same as a caravan - even if it is much larger and more comfortable.<\/p>\n
When it comes to properties, we attach great importance to:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Minimal running costs
\nWater and drinking water are free. Free sewage using a 3-chamber septic tank, electricity using a solar system\/battery\/s, property tax per year $70 USD per property (correct: per year), cooking\/cooling using gas, cleaning and maintenance of the private access road approx. 40 USD per month.<\/p>\n
I would like to make it clear once again that although public electricity is available at the entrance to the finca, this is only used by one owner of the properties that have already been sold. There are several reasons for this: Firstly, there are many power outages and voltage fluctuations in Costa Rica. Both are annoying and destroy light bulbs and sometimes one or two electrical devices with great regularity.
\nThese reasons and the high solar yield (around double that of Munich) make the desire for fully autonomous power supply a reality.
\nThis means: From a cost perspective, it would not be profitable to use public electricity. The solution using solar panels at approx. 1,850kWh\/m2\/year) is simply too simple and inexpensive, not to say cheap.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Maximum flexibility
\nYou decide whether you live in your tiny home yourself or rent it out partially via AirBnB.
\nA neighbor offers goat hiking in the mountains and would like to rent one or two tiny houses for his customers.<\/p>\n
- Life quality
\nOf course you can also manage your property. In the tropics, even 500 m2 can quickly become too much for household use.
\nIt's always amazing... ...in Costa Rica everything grows much faster and not just six, but 12 months.<\/p>\n
There is clay under the properties at a depth of around one meter. There are no limits to its use. Swimming pond, clay oven, chicken coop made of clay, everything can be realized quickly, free of charge and sustainably.
\nWe personally built a chicken coop out of bamboo and clay, works perfectly as does a clay rocket stove for our rancho. It took less than three hours and worked perfectly.<\/p>\n
There is clay under the properties at a depth of around one meter. There are no limits to its use. Swimming pond, clay oven, chicken coop made of clay, everything can be realized quickly, free of charge and sustainably.
\nWe personally built a chicken coop out of bamboo and clay, works perfectly as does a clay rocket stove for our rancho. It took less than three hours and worked perfectly.<\/p>\n
The streams and springs on the properties supply water of excellent, tested drinking water quality, and the local \u201cAsada\u201d also gets its water from us for the small town below.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Property with entry in the land register
\nWe are not talking about a right of residence, but rather about property. The properties are already registered in the land register.
\nCalculate additional acquisition costs of around USD 1,500 per property.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Freedom & Friendly Neighbors
\nIn Costa Rica, postmodern cancel culture and political correctness are unknown. You can talk openly about anything here.
\nThe freedom and freedom of expression that is trampled on in Europe is partly upheld here. Very high.<\/p>\n
The topic of COVID & the division between vaccinated and unvaccinated people? Also completely unknown. This isn't even a topic that concerns anyone much.
\nTropical laissez-faire at its finest.<\/p>\n
Uuumpf. Language barrier?
\nNot here.
\nAll neighbors speak German and\/or English. Lufthansa people have bought into the (last) upper properties in particular.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Security \u2013 short and sweet
\nTake a look at the region and the surrounding area of the finca or the property, then you will know and feel what I mean. We are a bit in the country here - but in the immediate vicinity of the city.
\nThat means: peace and security. You won't find large alarm systems, gated urbanizations with security guards and security fences here.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Good location & infrastructure
\n\u2013 Approximate distances in driving minutes:
\n\u2013 San Jose \u2013 10 minutes
\n\u2013 Escazu \u2013 45 minutes
\n\u2013 San Pedro & Curridabat \u2013 20 minutes
\n\u2013 Hospital \u2013 10 minutes
\n\u2013 Boarding school. School\/Kindergarten \u2013 5 minutes
\n\u2013 International Airport \u2013 45 minutes
\n\u2013 Large shopping centers and shopping malls \u2013 10 minutes
\n\u2013 There is a corner shop in the village around 500m away
\n\u2013 Dream beaches of the Pacific \u2013 1:25 hours
\n\u2013 Dream beaches of the Caribbean \u2013 1:45 hours<\/p>\n