Listing ID: 400193913087

Set upon nearly 15 acres of gently rolling land and framed by sweeping views of Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains, Casa Loma Linda delivers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and connection to nature. Bordering the protected Cote Reserve, this remarkable country estate encompasses extensive gardens, substantial areas of level pastureland and grassland, mature woodland, four ponds, and four natural springs, creating an exceptional setting rich in wildlife and natural beauty.

Centered around a thoughtfully enhanced main residence, Casa Loma Linda has been carefully developed into an outstanding family home. The estate includes a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom main residence of approximately 2,800 square feet, together with a detached 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house and a separate caretaker’s residence, providing additional flexibility for on-site management or staff accommodation.

The combination of usable land, abundant water resources, established landscaping, and exceptional privacy creates a property equally suited as a private family estate, hobby farm, horse property, countryside retreat, or income-generating opportunity. Offering a rare blend of natural beauty, versatility, and acreage, Casa Loma Linda represents a unique opportunity within the Lake Arenal region.

The property enjoys a private and elevated position, surrounded by its own land and open countryside while taking full advantage of beautiful views across Lake Arenal and the surrounding landscape. Set approximately five minutes from the authentic Costa Rican town of Nuevo Arenal, it offers a rare combination of privacy, accessibility, and convenience. Approached directly from a national road, a long private driveway winds through the property, gradually ascending to the residence and creating a memorable sense of arrival while ensuring complete privacy from the roadway below. Although secluded and distinguished in character, Casa Loma Linda remains exceptionally well connected, with the many towns surrounding Lake Arenal within easy reach and Liberia International Airport approximately one hour and fifteen minutes away.

This sought-after location combines the tranquility of country living with convenient access to services and amenities. The towns dotted around Lake Arenal offer an excellent range of everyday conveniences, including shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, medical services, and community activities, while preserving the relaxed character that has made the region so desirable. In addition, Casa Loma Linda is approximately one hour from La Fortuna, Costa Rica’s most visited tourist destination and home to an exceptional range of attractions, including Arenal Volcano National Park, world-renowned hot springs, waterfalls, adventure tours, hiking trails, wildlife experiences, and outdoor recreation.

Casa Loma Linda combines timeless farmhouse character with carefully selected contemporary finishes, creating a warm and inviting family home with an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and lifestyle. Offering approximately 2,800 square feet of accommodation arranged over two levels, the residence has been thoughtfully enhanced to provide modern conveniences while retaining its distinctive country-estate appeal. Approached through secure gated access, the home opens into an impressive reception room where natural stone walls, handcrafted details, and rich hardwood finishes create a warm and characterful introduction to the home. A striking stone fireplace serves as an attractive focal point, while exposed timber ceilings and beams contribute to the home’s authentic architectural charm.

One of the residence’s most distinctive features is the beautifully crafted exotic hardwood staircase. Showcasing exceptional workmanship, the staircase rises from the reception room to the private primary suite above, creating a dramatic architectural statement while reinforcing the home’s warm country-estate character. A beautifully crafted stone corridor, highlighted by natural flagstone walls, arched openings, and artisan detailing, connects the reception area to the second wing of the home. Windows along one side overlook the front gardens, while those on the opposite side provide views into the bright and airy conservatory beyond, creating a visually engaging transition between the two principal living areas.

The corridor leads to a spacious open-concept kitchen, which serves as the hub of the home’s everyday living and entertaining spaces. Thoughtfully designed for both functionality and entertaining, the kitchen features extensive bespoke hardwood cabinetry, striking countertops, quality appliances, and a substantial central island with seating for up to six people. Incorporating extensive built-in storage and cabinetry, the island provides an excellent space for informal dining, food preparation, and entertaining.

Vaulted timber ceilings and large windows overlooking the front gardens fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that balances practicality with the home’s distinctive architectural character. An elegant and impressive dining room is accessed directly from the kitchen and enjoys attractive views toward the ornamental pond and landscaped gardens beyond. Equally suited to everyday meals and larger gatherings, this space serves as a natural transition between the kitchen and conservatory.

Just off the kitchen and dining area are two additional guest bedrooms. The principal guest bedroom is generously proportioned and features ample closet space, attractive garden views, and a private three-piece ensuite bathroom with shower. Well separated from the primary suite, it provides comfortable accommodation for family and visiting guests while maintaining privacy for all occupants. The third bedroom is currently configured as a bright and inviting home office, enjoying windows on two sides that frame views across the surrounding gardens and countryside. The room benefits from its own ensuite bathroom and offers excellent flexibility, readily functioning as a guest suite, office, studio, or hobby room depending on individual requirements. The ensuite bathroom also incorporates the home’s laundry facilities, creating a practical and efficient arrangement while remaining discreetly positioned within this wing of the residence.

The dining area flows naturally into the generous glass-enclosed conservatory, creating an impressive entertaining space that extends toward the beautifully landscaped gardens beyond. Designed as a relaxed gathering space, the conservatory incorporates comfortable sitting and dining areas together with a built-in barbecue kitchen. Surrounded by glass and filled with natural light throughout the day, the conservatory enjoys beautiful views across the manicured gardens, ornamental pond, arbour, and colourful plantings beyond. Direct access to the outdoor terrace creates an effortless connection to the gardens, with the ornamental pond and adjoining sitting area positioned immediately in front of the conservatory. Together, these spaces create an attractive environment for entertaining, outdoor dining, and enjoying the surrounding gardens.

Casa Loma Linda is offered fully furnished, including a thoughtfully assembled collection of distinctive furnishings, artwork, and decorative pieces that complement the home’s architectural style. The quality and individuality of these pieces contribute significantly to the property’s character, creating a residence that feels both refined and welcoming from the moment of arrival.

Occupying the upper level of the residence and accessed via the striking exotic hardwood staircase, the private primary suite provides a peaceful retreat separate from the principal living areas below. Generously proportioned and finished with rich hardwood flooring, vaulted timber ceilings, and an attractive feature stone wall, the suite combines generous proportions with warmth, character, and comfort while enjoying views across the estate and surrounding countryside. French doors open onto a private covered balcony overlooking the gardens, surrounding acreage, and glimpses of Lake Arenal beyond. From this elevated position, the suite enjoys a particularly attractive outlook across the property and the rolling countryside that characterizes this sought-after area of Lake Arenal. The suite is further enhanced by a substantial walk-in dressing room and a spacious ensuite bathroom featuring a double vanity, extensive cabinetry, and a large walk-in shower.

Complementing the principal residence is a detached one-bedroom guest house of approximately 600 square feet, thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable and independent accommodation for visiting family, friends, or guests. The guest house features a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, thoughtfully designed to maximize the property’s exceptional views. The well-appointed kitchen provides ample workspace and storage, while large patio doors from the living area open onto a private covered terrace overlooking the town of Nuevo Arenal, the surrounding countryside, and Lake Arenal beyond.

Tastefully furnished throughout, the guest house offers a comfortable and private living environment. The generously proportioned bedroom is served by a modern bathroom with walk-in shower and enjoys the same peaceful setting that characterizes the property. Spectacular sunsets and far-reaching views further enhance the appeal of this self-contained residence. Whether used for visiting family and friends, multigenerational living, or as an income-generating vacation rental, the guest house provides exceptional flexibility and represents a valuable additional asset. A separate caretaker’s residence is also located on the property, providing practical accommodation for estate management and maintenance.

Beyond the formal gardens, approximately 14.5 acres of pastureland, woodland, bamboo groves, waterways, ponds, and open recreational areas extend across the remainder of the property. The boundaries are defined by a combination of mature hedgerows, natural vegetation, and strategically placed fencing, creating a strong sense of privacy while complementing the property’s attractive rural character. Several areas of gently rolling pasture provide flexibility for a variety of agricultural and recreational pursuits. Portions of the pasture closest to the residence would be well suited for the addition of stables, paddocks, horse grazing areas, or expanded livestock facilities, while additional pastureland beyond offers ample room for grazing, exercise, and future agricultural development.

The scale and configuration of the land provide significant long-term flexibility. In addition to its agricultural and recreational potential, the property offers ample space for the future construction of additional guest houses or casitas, subject to any required approvals, creating opportunities for extended family accommodation, hospitality use, or further enhancement of its income-generating potential. The property also benefits from a range of ancillary buildings that provide valuable support and storage space for ongoing management and maintenance. These include a carport, equipment storage areas, and an open-fronted structure currently utilized for machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, and general storage. Particularly noteworthy is the position of the open-fronted structure, which occupies an attractive location overlooking Lake Arenal. While currently serving a practical purpose, it presents an intriguing opportunity for future conversion into additional guest accommodation, a studio, workshop, or recreational space, subject to any required approvals.

The property is exceptionally well equipped for hobby farming and rural living, with several existing enclosures currently accommodating chickens, guinea fowl, and other livestock, which may be available for inclusion in the sale. One of its most distinctive features is its abundance of water. Four natural springs feed a series of ponds, streams, and water features that meander throughout the land, creating both exceptional natural beauty and a valuable resource.

Established bamboo groves, mature trees, and tropical vegetation surround these waterways, while meandering pathways wind through the landscape, crossing a charming footbridge and leading to peaceful gathering spaces throughout the grounds. A covered rancho overlooks the water and occupies one of the most enchanting locations on the property. Surrounded by mature bamboo and natural vegetation, it provides an attractive gathering space and offers excellent potential for future enhancement as an outdoor dining pavilion, entertainment area, yoga or meditation space, or a private retreat within the grounds.

In addition to its natural beauty, the land has been enhanced with a diverse collection of tropical fruit trees and specialty crops. Many of these plantings have been added by the current owners and are still maturing, offering future owners the opportunity to enjoy an increasingly productive and diverse landscape in the years ahead. The collection includes durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, coffee (Arabica and Robusta), cacao, guanábana, agua de manzana, salak, Colombian zapote, belimbing, kaffir lime, numerous banana plants, and several varieties of citrus. Together, these plantings complement the established gardens, pastureland, woodland areas, and natural water features, creating a truly unique tropical environment.

Few properties combine natural beauty, privacy, abundant water resources, usable land, and quality accommodation as successfully as Casa Loma Linda. The estate offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle defined by open space, productive land, and the tranquility of the Lake Arenal region while remaining conveniently connected to the amenities and attractions that make this area so sought after. From the thoughtfully designed residence and self-contained guest house to the ponds, springs, bamboo groves, pastureland, tropical plantings, and future development opportunities, every aspect of the property contributes to its unique character and versatility. Casa Loma Linda is a property that can be enjoyed today while continuing to evolve for years to come.