Our last newsletter highlighted a fractional ownership  ( percentage ownership of two properties…beach and cloud forest )…the first home is in Bajos del Toro, which is ( in distance ) about 30 minutes away from Sarchi ( next town over from Grecia )…the area is in a valley surrounded by mountains.   Bajos del Toro is a favorite of Ticos for weekend retreats and picnics, and even weekend homes.  The area, technically, is a cloud forest, much the same as the famous Monteverde.  The area is famous for bird watching and huge amounts of flora and fauna.   A majority of the land in the area is reserve and national forest and cannot be built on. The area is wetter (obviously …it is a cloud forest)and more cloudy than most areas.   But it is definitely a gorgeous area, under priced and we feel that values here will escalate quickly.

1. The notion of “fractional ownership “ may be a little different to most of you, but it is far superior to time sharing as it includes actual ownership.   There are two properties, one is a home on a river in Bajos del Toro, about 250 meters off of a public road.  The home has never been lived in, is wood and concrete, 4 BR, 2 baths, 2500 sf, large upper balcony, fireplace and great kitchen.   Only 1700 s. meters of land but only 15 meters away from the river. Needs a little work , but very minor.   The second house is a smaller, multi BR, clean, 800 sf, with guest house, rancho and fruit trees.   Only 150 meters to the Pacific beaches! 15 minutes north of Jaco.  Gorgeous.    Each 20% ownership is for sale at only $30,000.  Occupancy will be setup and available on a rotating basis and each owner will have occupancy rights over 10 weeks per year.   Two homes for $30,000 available ten weeks per year?   Call or email with questions or interest.

2.  Small loft home, absolutely stunning setting …nestled in trees , flowers and shrubs…caretakers cottage, large river ( with trout! ) borders half of the property…the pictures here say it all!   Bajos del Toro.  

Only $62,500

3.  Four hectares bordered by the Rio Toro Amarillo .   Next to a reserve.   Unbelievably beautiful.   Bajos del Toro.   Quiet, private.   The owner of the property lives next door and has a large trout pond which stocks his restaurant ( only open weekends ).   This property is  about a mile from a world famous birding hotel, the Bosque de Paz. .
The property is easily the best buy and investment that we have seen in many months…for building or investment.   The owner will sell as few as one hectare.  
Each hectare priced at  $25,000.

4. Fixer upper , not much required…15 minutes north of Jaco…house has 4 BR, 2 baths, 1400 sq. ft, fruit trees and above ground pool.  Only 100 meters to the mighty Pacific.
                                                                                                      

Only $60,000

5.  1000 sf. House, 2 BR, good shape,  900 sq. meters of land, many fruit and palm trees.,  near mangroves and only a short walk to the ocean.   ( 200 meters ).  

$47,500

6.  Absolutely gorgeous dollhouse of 2 BR, one bath…3500 sq. meter lot ( almost an acre) .  Gorgeous views of the ocean only 100 meters away!   Absolute stunning lot.   Can be subdivided…

Listed at $150,000 but negotiable. 

7.  Two level home only 150 meters from the ocean.    Above ground pool.  Decent shape.  Near mangroves and ocean.   450 meter lot.    Good neighborhood.  

Only $30,000

As always, we expect the beach homes to sell quickly.  It is rainy season so they may not be sold immediately but be assured that these will NOT be available by the time high season rolls around. 

As usual, I sign off and it is pouring rain in Grecia centro… 3: 12 p.m.  

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