Chiquintad Hacienda: Fabulous Country Retreat on 17 Acres is Turnkey Ready and Amazing
Chiquintad, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
Basic Listing Information
- Price:
- $750,000
- Listing ID:
- RS2000113
- Property Type:
- Country Estate
- Listing Type:
- Residential Sale
- Status:
- Sold
- Images:
- 36
- Beds/Baths:
- 3/3
- Location Type:
- Countryside, Mountain, Riverfront
- View Type:
- City View, Garden View, Mountain View, River View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size:
- 17.30 acre (7.00 ha)
This fabulous country retreat on 4.1 hectares of land has non-stop amenities and is situated in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled mountain and valley regions of Ecuador, about 30 minutes from Cuenca. Designed to North American standards, this incredible 4000 square foot house boasts 3 bedrooms and four baths, plus a large cook’s kitchen, an open concept living and dining area — both with fireplaces — a bar and wine room, a fully-equipped gym, a six-person jacuzzi tub, three outdoor seating areas, Italian Porcelain floors, marble countertops, brick and rock walls, a gorgeous chandelier (on pulleys for easy cleaning), tons of storage space, pull-outs for appliances, a large Butler’s pantry with a second sink and refrigerator, and a separate laundry room. Attention to detail is everywhere in this industrial yet rustic contemporary home, that is an entertainer’s dream. The house is also is equipped with 220 heaters for chilly days, the best high-speed Internet available, drinking water that is filtered four times through a special on-site treatment system, a back-up emergency generator, 2 propane hot water heaters, 6 additional propane tanks, a brand-new septic system, two security monitors, a transformer, double-paned windows throughout the house, a 15 X 15-foot bodega/ storage room and perfectly landscaped gardens.
See what the agent says about this listing (original title and description):
Fabulous Country Retreat on 17 Acres is Turnkey Ready and Amazing
This fabulous country retreat on 4.1 hectares of land has non-stop amenities and is situated in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled mountain and valley regions of Ecuador, about 30 minutes from Cuenca. Designed to North American standards, this incredible 4000 square foot house boasts 3 bedrooms and four baths, plus a large cook’s kitchen, an open concept living and dining area — both with fireplaces — a bar and wine room, a fully-equipped gym, a six-person jacuzzi tub, three outdoor seating areas, Italian Porcelain floors, marble countertops, brick and rock walls, a gorgeous chandelier (on pulleys for easy cleaning), tons of storage space, pull-outs for appliances, a large Butler’s pantry with a second sink and refrigerator, and a separate laundry room. Attention to detail is everywhere in this industrial yet rustic contemporary home, that is an entertainer’s dream. The house is also is equipped with 220 heaters for chilly days, the best high-speed Internet available, drinking water that is filtered four times through a special on-site treatment system, a back-up emergency generator, 2 propane hot water heaters, 6 additional propane tanks, a brand-new septic system, two security monitors, a transformer, double-paned windows throughout the house, a 15 X 15-foot bodega/ storage room and perfectly landscaped gardens.
Long Description
This fabulous country retreat on 4.1 hectares of land has non-stop amenities and is situated in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled mountain and valley regions of Ecuador, about 30 minutes from Cuenca. Designed to North American standards, this incredible 4000 square foot house boasts 3 bedrooms and four baths, plus a large cook’s kitchen, an open concept living and dining area — both with fireplaces — a bar and wine room, a fully-equipped gym, a six-person jacuzzi tub, three outdoor seating areas, Italian Porcelain floors, marble countertops, brick and rock walls, a gorgeous chandelier (on pulleys for easy cleaning), tons of storage space, pull-outs for appliances, a large Butler’s pantry with a second sink and refrigerator, and a separate laundry room. Attention to detail is everywhere in this industrial yet rustic contemporary home, that is an entertainer’s dream. The house is also is equipped with 220 heaters for chilly days, the best high-speed Internet available, drinking water that is filtered four times through a special on-site treatment system, a back-up emergency generator, 2 propane hot water heaters, 6 additional propane tanks, a brand-new septic system, two security monitors, a transformer, double-paned windows throughout the house, a 15 X 15-foot bodega/ storage room and perfectly landscaped gardens. The large gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, including a Bosch microwave and oven, a GE Profile refrigerator, a dishwasher, a five-burner Induction cooktop, and a huge island. The kitchen also has a bed and breakfast gas fireplace contributing to the ambience and warmth. The kitchen leads to a secondary, glass-enclosed sunroom with another fireplace and a large Blaze grill and outdoor kitchen. This inviting space includes a table and six chairs, a bar area with views, plus a comfortable seating area welcoming guests as the barbeque sizzles. An outdoor terrace off of this room provides additional seating and entertaining space. The master bedroom is found on the downstairs level, with floor-to-ceiling windows magnifying the beautiful pastoral views. The en-suite master has a large walk-in closet with specially-designed shoe racks. The oversized master bath features an extra-long bathtub with a view, heated travertine floors and a Japanese toilet that lights up at night and has bidet features, as well as a warm and comforting seat. The closet and changing area of the walk-in closet conveniently leads into the fully-equipped gym that has spectacular views providing motivation and inspiration . The other two bedrooms are upstairs (one is currently being used as an office) and are joined together by a stunning windowed hallway that leads into a large seating area for guests that features a mini-kitchen, the six-person jacuzzi tub, and an outdoor terrace with incredible views. The back stairs lead to the gym — allowing for privacy for both the guest and owner’s quarters. The grounds include a lovely pond, that could easily be filled with trout, ample space for fruit trees, animals, and gardens, and building space for additional casitas or cabins. As such, this property could also be transformed into a retreat or wellness center. Located near Chiquintad, a small Andean town 30 minutes from the cultural capital of Cuenca, Ecuador, this fabulous country retreat on 4.1 hectares of riverfront land is priced at $750,000.
- Details
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Number of Bedrooms: 3 Number of Full Bathrooms: 3 Number of 1/2 Bathrooms: 1 Total Living Area: 4,004.16 sq ft (372.00 m²) Total Lot Size: 17.30 acre (7.00 ha) Number of Stories: 2 Roof Type: Other Floor Covering: Wood, Other Construction Type: Brick, Concrete, Stone, Wood Construction Type Comment: Eucalyptus Beams, Wood Ceiling Construction Status: Completed Year Built: 2011 Year Remodelled: 2016 Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Stove Hood, Washing Machine Air Condition & Heating: No Furnished Type: Partially Pool: No Jacuzzi Type: Interior Parking Type: Driveway Number of Parking Spaces: 6 - Geography
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Location: Chiquintad, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador Country: Ecuador State: Azuay County: Cuenca City/Town: Chiquintad Location Type: Countryside, Mountain, Riverfront Geographic Type: Highlands View Type: City View, Garden View, Mountain View, River View, Valley View - Features
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Interior Features Included: Bar, Ceiling Fans, Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen, Great Room, Marble/Granite Countertop, Natural Wood Finishing, Recessed Lighting, Separate Dining Room, Sliding Glass Doors, Storage Room, Walk-In Closets, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wine Cellar Exterior Features Included: BBQ Grill Area, Balcony, Covered Patio, Garden, Outside Seating-Area, Storage Closet, Water Faucets, Workshop - Infrastructure
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Street Access Type: Unpaved Road Type of Water: City Water, Water Tank Type of Electricity: Emergency Generator, Public Type of Sewer: On-Site Treatment Facility Type of Internet: Cable Internet, Other Type of Television: Cable Television - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area: $2,016.13/m2 ($187.30/sqft) Price per Square Meter: $10.71/m2 ($1.00/sqft) List Price: $750,000 Ownership Type: Personal Association Fees: No