Mediterranean Estate in San Vito Costa Rica | 21.6 Acres, Springs & Forest

🌿 21.6-Acre Mediterranean Estate in the Mountains of San Vito, Costa Rica - A rare opportunity to own a versatile, private, and naturally abundant 21.6‑acre (8.7 ha) estate located just 20 minutes from San Vito. With a Mediterranean‑style home, protected secondary forest, spring‑fed water systems, a private pond, multiple structures, and fertile land, this property is ideal for eco‑living, homesteading, hospitality projects, or a peaceful mountain retreat.

🌄 Property Overview - Set at a refreshing 3,000 ft (1,000 m) elevation, the estate enjoys a perfect year‑round climate between 65–82°F (18–28°C). Approximately 7 acres include all existing constructions, gardens, fruit trees, and plantings, while the remaining 14 acres are preserved secondary forest with hiking trails, wildlife habitat, springs, and future cabin sites. The land has been 100% natural and pesticide‑free for over 20 years, making it ideal for organic farming, reforestation, or eco‑tourism development.

🌳 Nature, Wildlife & Water Features - The lower section of the property—between the private pond and the river—is a sanctuary of peace and biodiversity. During the day, ducks and turtles glide across the pond; at night, the area transforms into a “Frog Haven”, alive with the sounds of glass frogs and other nocturnal species. Birdwatchers will appreciate the constant presence of toucans, parrots, migratory birds, and small mammals roaming freely across the land.

The soil is exceptionally fertile, supporting year‑round production of bananas and a wide variety of mature fruit trees including soursop (guanábana), oranges, lemons, jaboticaba, chestnut, blackberries, yucca, sugar cane, bamboo, and more.

🏡 Main Mediterranean-Style Home - A turn‑key, fully furnished, 2,666 sq. ft. (247 m²) Mediterranean hacienda built by an Italian craftsman, featuring:

Ground Floor

• Large living room with Spanish floor tiles
• Kitchen is 90% rebuilt with custom wood cabinetry and Brazilian granite countertops
• Full bathroom
• Newly constructed wraparound covered veranda with Mediterranean arches and Spanish ceramic tiles

Second Floor

• Completely renewed metal roof and trusses
• Very large master bedroom (previously 4 smaller bedrooms—easy to reconfigure)
• Walk‑in closets
• Full bathroom
• Beautiful covered terrace with mountain and pond views

Additional Features

• Double‑insulated walls and roof for cool interior temperatures
• Fully renewed septic, tubing, and rainwater systems

🐸 Frog, Duck & Turtle Pond

• Natural nighttime chorus of frogs and wildlife
• Fed by spring and rainwater via in‑ground canals
• Small food forest planted nearby
• New concrete overflow system
• Recently cleaned and restored

🏡 Additional Structures:

Small Cabin

• Built 5 years ago
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Direct views of the pond and river
• Rustic outdoor stove/BBQ and smoker
• Needs minor TLC

Pizzeria / Restaurant Building

• Concrete construction with bamboo accents
• Two bathrooms, large kitchen, covered veranda
• Ideal for commercial revival, guesthouse conversion, or a second home

🐔 Storage & Chicken Coop

• New partially in‑ground concrete storage cabin
• Large attached metal roof shelter for chickens

🌱 Greenhouses - Two operational greenhouses for vegetables and herbs:

• 13 ft x 22 ft (4 x 7 m)
• 13 ft x 16 ft (4 x 5 m)

💧 Springs & Gravity-Fed Water System - A major highlight of the property—pure spring water, fully developed and future‑proof:

Upper Spring

• New concrete collection tank (300 gal / 1,360 L)
• 400 m of new hose to cabin and main house

Mid-Level Tanks

• Two Enduraplas Eco tanks (385 gal / 1,750 L)
• Pressure control + communication valves

Second Spring

• Additional Enduraplas Eco tanks (380 gal / 1730 L)
• Supplies greenhouses, cabins, and gardens
• Switchable water sources via communication valves

🚜 Infrastructure & Access

• Internal road reinforced with 180,000 lbs of ballast
• All rainwater channels cleared and improved
• Concrete culverts replaced
• New reinforced concrete bridge (22‑ton safe load) with river‑rock stabilization

This 21‑acre estate is a rare blend of natural beauty, fertile land, clean water, privacy, and development potential. Whether you envision a mountain homestead, eco‑lodge, organic farm, retreat center, or multi‑home family property, this land offers the foundation for something extraordinary. Call REMAX today to schedule a viewing!