Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dear Reader,
For some, waterfront living doesn’t mean a powder-sand beach and the rolling surf of the ocean. Instead, they dream of the peaceful tranquility of a lake…mirror-smooth, perhaps ruffled by a soft breeze…and surrounded by a lush landscape of forests, hills and mountains.
So here are three properties for all you lake lovers out there. And for those thinking of buying an oceanfront property, read on…the prices of these lake properties will make you re-consider lake homes as an affordable alternative.
Recently Constructed House…for $125,000
This two-bed, two-bath home has a great lake view, and is walking distance to the closest town. Construction has just finished. It comes fully furnished, with all appliances, and is move-in ready. The kitchen, as you can see above, has hardwood cabinetry and granite countertops.
15-acre Lake- and Volcano-View Farm…$179,000
This large property is an amazing 15 acres, and a mix of jungle and pasture land. It also has two rivers running through it, and a small local house, for the bargain price of $179,000.
Luxury Home…complete with sailboat…for $399,000
Built three years ago, this house comes with a private community setting. The community amenities are impressive: Swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, gym, stable, and a little marina. The grounds surrounding the house run to just over an acre, and have lake views. With a small sailboat included in the purchase price, you can start enjoying your lake lifestyle straight away...
These three properties have a few things in common. They all have lake views….they’re all affordable…and they are all in the same location: Arenal, in northern Costa Rica.
Arenal is a secret corner of Costa Rica. It’s gorgeously scenic. Rolling green hills slope down to the lake shore… the calm surface of the lake mirrors the wide blue sky and soft clouds overhead…and the pointed cone of a volcano provides a dramatic backdrop.
Throw in crashing waterfalls, deep caverns, hot springs and misty cloud forests... a total of 790 square miles of conservation area, parks and reserves...and you have an unspoiled paradise.
While the gorgeous lake landscape and the crisp pastries from the little Austrian bakery will remind you of Europe, the property prices certainly won't…for now at least. But slowly, more expats and property buyers are traveling here, liking what they find, and buying their own piece of it. Snap up your lake home bargain here before the stampede begins by giving local broker Terry Moran your name and e-mail address here; tell him which property you want more details on in the Comments box.
Margaret Summerfield
P.S. Terry lists a wide selection of properties…from small lots to large farms… B&Bs, small hotels, restaurants, tilapia farms…and single family homes from $55,000 up. If the three samples above aren’t quite what you’re looking for, but Arenal appeals to you, contact him here and tell him what you’re looking for in the Queries box.
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costa rica, appreciation potential, lake
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