Balsa Ecovillage
About the Property
A lush, private refuge in the heart of the Central Valley
THE HACIENDA
Built in 2008, this five bedroom, five bathroom Hacienda style home and guest house boast a unique design with gorgeous woodwork from felled trees of the property. Featuring all of the modern comforts, from solar panels, solar water heaters and high speed internet to fine finishes and fresh pristine spring water this magnificent home blends beautifully with the never ending, magnificent green backdrop.
THE RESTAURANT
Built in 2012, this 480 m2 restaurant has two exterior courtyards, a large interior seating area, an upstairs bar and lounge, a downstairs bar, full kitchen, bathrooms, management office, a staff apartment with private bathroom, and a large garden for growing herbs or children’s area.
THE GATEHOUSE
Any property or project of this scope needs a caretaker. This 120 m2 two bedroom, one bathroom home is located at the entrance to the property and is perfectly set up for a caretaker. It also gives a wonderful first impression upon entering the gates.
THE FARM
This sprawling farm, measuring 97.5 hectares or 240 acres, boasts magnificent views, primary and secondary forest, multiple large and flat pastures, a rock quarry, 7 registered springs, water from the local Asada, roads, high tension electricity, multiple structures, machinery, and an unbelievable location.
THE BARN
The barn is used for the proper and orderly storage of the farm's tools, feed and supplies. With more than 1000 m2, the barn is an area equipped to service the needs of any project!
THE CORRAL
The corral is an important part of this farm's operations. The cattle are rounded up, checked, bathed, and cared for on a monthly basis in this very comfortably planned working space capable for working with over 100 animals at a time.
THE BEES
Bees are critical to our environment, and for the pollination of the reforested areas and fruit trees on this farm. For over 20 years, this property has been home to a divine production of honey from its very happy bees.
THE ROCK QUARRY
Another feature of this property is that it has its own rock quarry, which has produced all of the rock used on the farm for roads, walls, and other infrastructure. Aside from the rock and slate extracted from the quarry, quartz can also be found on the property further suggesting the presence of minerals on the property.
THE SPRINGS
Water is one of the most important commodities of our future. The true gold asset of this property is its seven registered springs that flow via gravity to large holding tanks providing pure, high quality water for the many uses of the farm.
THE FOREST
Primary and secondary forests offer a profound appreciation of how essential they are, an abundance of oxygen and a refuge for wildlife such as deer, wildcats, pizotes, tepezquintle, monkeys, porcupines, tropical birds and so much more! As part of the stewardship of this farm, 90,000 native trees have been planted over the past 20 years in an attempt to mitigate it's historical deforestation and create a safe biological corridor, improve air, water and soil quality and aid in providing shade and freshness to the property.
THE INFRASTRUCTURE
After years of investment and fine tuning, this farm offers all the infrastructure needed to operate a project of great scope. From roads, electricity and abundant potable water, to location, proximity to highways, airports and electrical sub stations, Rancho Montecito is set up for an easy transition for both commercial or residential projects.
GPS coordinates: 9.9172228/-84.3850556
Total size: 97.5 hectares
Linear meters of public road frontage: 1300 linear meters
Number of segregated lots: 93
Lot sizes: Ranging from 1,406 m2 to 33.78 hectares
Services available: Electricity, water, internet
Registered springs: 7
Elevation: 315m - 810m above sea level
Climate: 22°C - 27°C
Canton: Mora
Province: San Jose
Features
Gated Property
4 Bed/3 Bath One Story Main House
1 Bed/ 2 Bath Two Story Guest House
Separate Staff Quarters
Office with built in furniture
Air conditioning
Solar Heated Water Tanks
Solar Panels for Daytime off-grid use
Furnished
Pool
Waterfall Feature
Restaurant
Barn
Corral
Grazing Pastures
Panoramic Views
Primary and Secondary Forests
Re-Forested with 90,000 hardwood trees of region
Mixed Use Property