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, Playas del Coco, Carrillo, Guanacaste Guanacaste 50503
5 Beds
6 Baths
3,767 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,767 sqft
Price per Sqft $398
Subdivision Playas Del Coco
MLS Listing ID CR25992514
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2004
Lot Size 0.856 Acres
Acres 0.86
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Where architecture meets the elements.
Perched above the popular beach of Playas del Coco, this award-winning residence—locally celebrated as “The Glass House”—is a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty and contemporary design in Costa Rica. Set on a dramatic hillside, this unique home is anchored into a massive rock formation, a defining feature of its architecture. For those seeking exceptional real estate in Playas del Coco, this residence truly stands out.
Designed by a landscape architect, this luxury home embraces its natural surroundings. What could have been a design challenge—a towering rock face—was transformed into a stunning focal point. The rock was not removed; instead, it was integrated. Today, it supports key structural elements and flows naturally into the living space, seamlessly blurring the lines between modern architecture and nature. This unique design makes it a standout for luxury real estate in the area.
Design Philosophy and Layout
From the beginning, the vision for this residence was clear: create a seamless dialogue between indoor living and the powerful natural elements outside. The result is a modernist masterpiece that feels at once open, light, and deeply rooted in its environment.
Glass walls and sliding panels open to panoramic views of the bay on one side and a lush protected forest on the other, creating a visual corridor between ocean and jungle.
Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns give the structure an airy, almost weightless presence, while also reinforcing the home's relationship with the site.
Organic integration: The home's layout follows the natural contours of the land, with the monolithic rock formation visibly incorporated into multiple interior and exterior spaces.
Textural continuity: Indoor and outdoor surfaces flow seamlessly through the use of consistent materials—polished concrete floors, natural stone, and custom wood finishes—that extend into open-air terr
Perched above the popular beach of Playas del Coco, this award-winning residence—locally celebrated as “The Glass House”—is a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty and contemporary design in Costa Rica. Set on a dramatic hillside, this unique home is anchored into a massive rock formation, a defining feature of its architecture. For those seeking exceptional real estate in Playas del Coco, this residence truly stands out.
Designed by a landscape architect, this luxury home embraces its natural surroundings. What could have been a design challenge—a towering rock face—was transformed into a stunning focal point. The rock was not removed; instead, it was integrated. Today, it supports key structural elements and flows naturally into the living space, seamlessly blurring the lines between modern architecture and nature. This unique design makes it a standout for luxury real estate in the area.
Design Philosophy and Layout
From the beginning, the vision for this residence was clear: create a seamless dialogue between indoor living and the powerful natural elements outside. The result is a modernist masterpiece that feels at once open, light, and deeply rooted in its environment.
Glass walls and sliding panels open to panoramic views of the bay on one side and a lush protected forest on the other, creating a visual corridor between ocean and jungle.
Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns give the structure an airy, almost weightless presence, while also reinforcing the home's relationship with the site.
Organic integration: The home's layout follows the natural contours of the land, with the monolithic rock formation visibly incorporated into multiple interior and exterior spaces.
Textural continuity: Indoor and outdoor surfaces flow seamlessly through the use of consistent materials—polished concrete floors, natural stone, and custom wood finishes—that extend into open-air terr
Location
State Guanacaste
County Carrillo
Interior
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace No
Exterior
Private Pool Yes
Building
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed No
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