Castle Heights Estate, also known as Casa Colibrí (hummingbird house) is an architectural masterpiece; a modern and open plan concept, featuring high ceilings, many different wood types in the floors and beams, custom made solid wood furniture, and a large mature garden with fruit trees. The upper level with wood floors and ceilings gives stunning views over the city and central valley. The house is 480 M 2 constructed and has a mature plot of over 2900 square metres with trees, tropical plants and laid mainly to grass. The property has an iron fence and electric gate to the street. Security cameras are on all sides of the property.
The residential area in which the house is located is called El Castillo, an exclusive residential neighbourhood, with a security guard at the entrance, close to the popular El Castillo Country Club, and backing onto amazing forests, rivers, waterfalls, hills and a rural environment that is very popular and definitely a paradise for walkers, cyclists, hikers and dog walkers.
In terms of convenience, the property is very close to local shops and only 10 minutes drive from the town of San Rafael, with all the amenities needed; chemists, supermarkets, restaurants, butchers, hardware stores and more.
It's just a 35 minutes drive to the city centre and to the international airport. The house is built at 5500 feet, so the climate is more temperate than in the city centre where it reaches over 30 degrees. Day time temperatures are typically18 to 25 degrees.
The architectural style of this dream mountain home combines contemporary and modern elements, taking advantage of its open plan concept,the variety of solid woods, its high ceilings and a lot of natural light.
The main living area (lounge and dining) is on two levels separated by wood steps in Corteza Amarilla and featuring a chimney with a built-in wood burner. The lounge has doors that open fully on two sides, allowing the room to become an extension of the garden and terrace; perfect for entertaining al fresco or enjoying the garden. The ceilings are high at 6.4 m and have beautiful beams in solid laurel.
The house boasts four bedrooms in total plus a stunning upper level which can make a fifth bedroom, office, art room or somewhere to simply relax and enjoy the city views. The upper floor is currently being used as a musicians recording studio but it is a completely flexible space.
The main entrance features a large pivot door leading to the hallway with a curved wall and the main living area. The property has 2.5 bathrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom with a large jacuzzi and wet shower.
The kitchen is generous with views over the garden and features a central Island with an induction hob. Other modern appliances included are a large double american fridge, two ovens, dishwasher and TV. Finishes are in quartz with custom made cedar Cabinets.
The main hallway is an immense 52 feet long and features an 18mm solid hardwood called Frijolito: a wood native to Nicaragua. Off the hallway are four bedrooms ( one being used currently as an office) and a bathroom with marble countertop, marble wash basin and generous wet room.
The master bedroom is one of the main features of the property. A spacious room ( 22 x 13 feet) with wooden beams in laurel, a large walk-in closet and an impressive en suite bathroom, with Jacuzzi and wet room. Doors from the bedroom open fully onto the terrace where hummingbirds feed throughout the day and onto the garden.
In addition, there is a maids room with washing machine and cupboards, and also a room for the pumps, computers and garden tools, bicycles etc.
The parking area has recently had a wall constructed to the road side, and with a further small investment can be closed and made into a gym, additional bedroom or maids living area.