For the discerning buyer looking for the ultimate in luxury Costa Rican lifestyle, Peninsula Papagayo is THE place to be. An oasis on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, La Libertad, is a custom luxury home of exquisite finishes, taking advantage of its proximity to the ocean and sweeping views of the lush and vibrant Costa Rican landscape. Completed in 2015, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath 7158 sqft home is a seamless blend of European design and Costa Rican materials. Located in NW Guanacaste, just 40 minutes from Liberia’s international airport, you will have access to dozens of amenities including the award-winning golf course and deep water marina.
This meticulous home is minimalist modern, and was designed around the outdoor spaces with attention to feng shui. Floors are Costa Rican oiled teak and colored concrete. Enter through the custom handmade Balinese mandala doors to a spacious living and dining room that looks out onto the pool and garden through floor to ceiling glass sliding doors. Stairs to the right lead to a massive home office and bathroom suite on the second level, with sweeping views of the back garden and the ocean beyond. With a full wall of shelves, this is the perfect place for working from home! This space can easily be converted into 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom.
Downstairs, adjacent to the main living room, gourmets will appreciate the kitchen cooktop, steamer, and warmers all Gaggenau, imported from Germany. A custom venting system imported from Brazil is made by Turboair and provides a unique aesthetic. This state-of-the-art kitchen features granite countertops, a SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a custom-built walk-in cellar/pantry kept at a constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, perfect for food and wine storage.
The kitchen opens onto the back garden and directly onto the pool veranda. This inviting and open area, still under the roof, provides endless opportunities for entertaining. Indeed, movie lovers will be delighted by the home cinema and surround sound by Sunfire, Niles, Marantz. The screen drops dramatically on the other side of the pool for true theatre viewing. The pool has the distinction of being the first Ozone, USA pool system in Costa Rica. It’s like swimming in bottled water, no salt, no chlorine.
The landscape architect’s masterful approach to this home’s outdoor spaces includes an incredible tropical garden showcasing grand vistas, comfortable seating areas, and a rustic outdoor fireplace. The garden is overflowing with native flora including multiple fruit trees and flowers all year long. This vibrant surrounding is in purposeful contrast to the modern minimalist style of the house, and enhances the senses at every turn.
Also opening onto the large pool area is a generous master suite featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors and handmade Balinese mandalas. Two separate bedrooms allow for exceptional space and privacy. The walk-in closet is custom designed. Taking advantage of the exceptional views, the master bathroom has a gorgeous custom Nero Assoluto granite soaking tub. The massive rain head shower opens into a beautiful walled outdoor garden and shower. All floors in this space are native teak.
An additional 1 bedroom guest apartment has its own kitchen and ensuite bathroom.
La Libertad is a breathtaking home designed and built with vision and passion. Your senses will be astounded as you explore its many fine features and take in the panoramic vistas. Living in Peninsula Papagayo will transport you to a pampered life filled with as much activity or as little as you like. Choose from golf, tennis, yoga, nature trails, stand up paddling, and so much more. As an owner, you have exclusive access to the beach club, the marina, and everything this luxury destination has to offer. Come see what you are missing, start making plans for your best life here in beautiful Costa Rica at La Libertad.