Amenities

 

 

Location and Value

 

The Talanguera district and the adjacent hills of Pacific Marlin hold some of the highest values in the country.

 

Views

– Ocean views at all floors, with 360 views from Roof Terraces

 

Distance to Pacific and Town – walk or bike

Ocean

– The ocean is 213 meters from the site Distance to Pacific or Town – walk or bike

– From the site you can hear the waves 24/7

– 5 minute walk

Town

– 15 minute walk, by roads or beach

– 7 minute bike ride

 

 

Site and Landscape Design

 

A network of shared landscapes, organized around a Community Green, creates sense of place and community, and promotes physical activity.

 

Grounds and Gardens

Elements of the Community Green

– Lawn with species Guanacaste tree

– Pool and Grotto with built-in benches and exterior shower

– Perimeter paths lined with ocean stone, stairs and benches

– Lower Garden with built-in benches and stairs– Herb, vegetable and citrus garden

– Additional landscape spaces and elements that compliment, and combine with the Green include: courtyard garden, terraces, and pathways at the perimeter and between buildings.

 

Green and Sustainable Systems

– Maximum green space and pervious surfaces reduce street run-off and replenish the aquifer

– On-site supplemental well

– On-site anaerobic septic system; with the potential to re-use all waters in the garden

– Hundreds of plantings including fruit and citrus trees, vegetables, and herbs

 

 

Architecture

 

Modern design, exploiting native materials and detailed construction, re-interprets local and tropical traditions. The results are larger spaces, connection to landscape, and sustainability.

 

2-Bedroom Townhome

Roof Terrace

– 360 views of ocean, harbor, town, and surrounding hills

– Light Monitor Roof serves as dining table and serving buffet

– Structure to accommodate solar panel installation

– Stub-out to accommodate wet bar installation

3rd Floor

– Ocean views

– Open “loft” floor-plan combines Living Room and Porch, Kitchen and Dining Area. Balcony with Spiral Stairs to Roof Terrace.

– Custom cabinets, benches and built-ins, including entertainment center

– Living Room extends into Exterior Covered Living Area

– Cook’s Kitchen with poured concrete counters, huge sink, and ample storage

– Dining Area adjacent to Kitchen

– Light monitor above stairs with heat release fan

– Transom windows above doors at end-walls, high ceilings, and ceiling fans, minimize need for AC.

– 1/2 Bath

2nd Floor

— Master In-Suite

– Ocean views

– Exterior Covered Area extends Bedroom

– Transom windows at exterior wall and interior Hall door, high ceilings, and ceiling fans, minimize need for AC.

– Full Bath with double sink, and natural wood and stone finishes

– Walk-in Closet

— Guest Bedroom

– Balcony

– Custom built-in storage

– Transom windows at exterior wall and interior Hall door, high ceilings, and ceiling fans, minimize need for AC.

— Additional Features

– Second full Bath with natural wood and stone finishes

– Owner-Lockout Closet

– Washer-Dryer Closet

Garden Level

– Parking

– Exterior Surf Board Closet

– Shared Exterior Passageway to Green and Pool

– Under stair planter

– Hand Clothes Wash

 

Garden Level Studio

– Ocean Views

– Covered Porch and Sun Terrace fronting Community Green and Pool

– Custom Built-ins including Kitchenette, Bed Ensemble, Clothes Storage, Owner Lockout

– Transom Windows at end-walls and Ceiling Fans

– Loft Surf Board Storage

– Forecourt with Hand Clothes Wash, Under-Stair Planter, and passageway to Green and Pool

– Parking

 

 

Quality of Construction

 

Construction is carried out to the highest standards of design, engineering, specifications, and materials. To maintain quality there are no subcontractors, and a minimum of store bought items: all woodwork, cabinets, doors and windows, and steelwork, are fabricated on site.