Description
OPPORTUNITY - 22-Hectare Property for Sale in Turrucares, near La Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica.
PRICE REDUCTION - URGENT SALE!
Potential Uses:
1) Residential and small 'Quinta' Farm development.
2) Tourism, Hospitality, or Medical Recovery Project.
3) Retirement Community.
Property description:
This is a secluded 22.4 hectares (56.1 acres) property located in the Community of Cebadilla, Alajuela County, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. Despite its seclusion, the property is only 24 km (15 miles - paved roads) from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Costa Rica's main international airport, and from renown private JCI certified hospitals. The property is surrounded by La Garita Hydroelectric Plant, owned by Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad ('ICE'), the central government electricity and telecom company. Therefore, the access and surrounding area is highly secured.
The following are some highlight of the Property:
50% flat land and 50% hills, with spectacular views of the Central Valley and Gulf of Nicoya sunsets.
Use of Land: commercial / hospitality or medium density residential. The Property is secluded but close to capital city and excellent climate, making it ideal for a retirement center.
Small stream crosses the property.
The Property has several settings. Hill pasture land for construction of any type of recreational infrastructure and well has hilltops, both with spectacular mountain and sunset views.
The Property has an abundance of old trees providing ample shade in several area.
oEasement present for ICE employees to check surge tank and valves for the hydro plant.
About the location:
1) Location, Access, and Infrastructure:
From the Community of Cebadilla, Turrucares, 7 km (4 miles) of paved road to Route 27, the main highway connecting San Jose capital city to the Pacific Coast.
Main summer house with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, pool and BBQ / pool house.
Two employee houses and office.
Horse stables (4) and small storage warehouse.
Small flower packaging plant and cold storage warehouse (repairs required).
2) Climate:
Temperature varies from 68°F to 89°F - rarely below 65°F or above 92°F.
Precipitation average 2,000 mm per year, with a rainy season between May and November and a dry sunny season (practically no rain) between December and April.
The area is 540 mts (1,770 ft) above sea level.
3) Costa Rica Medical Tourism:
The Medical Tourism Association designed a measure (the Medical Tourism Index) that identifies three key metrics to determine a medical tourism destination: the attractive destination environment, higher quality care service, and affordability. In 2019, Costa Rica's tourism accounts for 6.3% (US$3.5 billion) of its GDP, and it is estimated that medical tourism generates between US$400 and US$500 million, attending over 50,000 patients.
4) International Living Magazine 2019:
'According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 20,000 U.S. expatriates live in Costa Rica, many of them as retirees. That's because Costa Rica has one of the highest standards of living in the world. With an economy catering to a growing middle class as well as tourists from around the world, you'll have no trouble finding all sorts of entertainment (theaters, galleries, and fine dining in virtually any cuisine), but also excellent healthcare, high-speed internet, reliable electrical service, clean water you can drink from the tap, and good cellphone coverage. In addition to its natural beauty, culture, welcoming attitude of the locals, and convenience, Costa Rica attracts many expats with its lower cost of living and healthcare.
Many retirees choose to live in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, which is the region surrounding the capital city of San Jose and its international airport, shopping, and medical facilities - featuring the top physicians and facilities in both the public and private systems. Though San Jose is quite urban, there are plenty of places to get away from it all in the countryside. The weather is also an important factorthis area enjoys year-round spring-like temperatures averaging 72 F. Days can get up into the mid 80s F and nights dip into the 60s F.
