Description
Farm for Sale in Talamanca This property is a tropical paradise tucked away in the tranquil jungle on 6.73 acres just a 20-minute drive from the Caribbean coast. Some of the land has been used for subsistence fruit growing and there are over 45 varieties of fruit trees on this property including an abundance of papaya mango banana coconut lychee orange carambola cashews and jackfruit. Numerous medicinal trees are also scattered around the property and other crops currently grown include taro, cinnamon, hearts of palm, ylang-ylang, pineapple, malango chilies, lemongrass, turmeric, and corn. The rest of the land has been left as pristine primary forest which attracts toucans and howler monkeys. The property is located within the mountains and there are several nearby waterfalls that are within walking distance. The house on the property has a large covered terrace with views of the jungle that extends throughout the house until you reach the forest. Outdoor cooking area lit. The house has an attached guest area with three rooms that can be rented out or used as an air-bnb. The guest area has its own bathroom with an additional rustic outdoor kitchen area. A large storage room is also connected to the terrace. The main house has a spacious kitchen two bathrooms two bedrooms and an open plan living and dining room. There is a small town just five minutes away where food and equipment can be purchased. The house was built in 1992 with a cement foundation and the house was renovated with new windows, floors, ceilings and walls in 2002. The house can come with all appliances (propane stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer, microwave), farming equipment and furniture if desired. . There is great cultural diversity in the region, the farm itself is located within an indigenous reserve inhabited by the Cabecar and BriBri tribes. On the Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo and Cahuita, Afro-Caribbean culture is intertwined with accents of the customs of European and South American immigrants. This home is perfect for anyone wanting to live a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle while still being minutes from the exciting social environment of the Atlantic Coast that offers a wide variety of cuisine and adventure. The house is accessible by paved roads and electricity is provided by the local municipality at a rate of $80 per month. Although the house has a private well, city water is piped to the property at a rate of $18 per month. Property taxes are $120 per year. More than 28 years of work have gone into maintaining the land and most of the rocks have been removed from the soil to make it suitable for agriculture. If you are interested in sustainable living or just want a great vacation home this is the place for you.
