Ocean View Property Perfectly Set Up For A Self-Sustainable Lifestyle

Property overview

Not only is this property beautiful, it checks the box for nearly everything you would need to live a self-sustainable lifestyle in Costa Rica. To live a “sustainable” or “off-grid” lifestyle, you need to build a system that can operate independently without outside support. At minimum, that means a property with an uninterrupted potable water source and fertile ground capable of producing year-round food. With today’s clean-energy systems, you can still live comfortably while enjoying modern amenities. We are seeing more and more properties running wireless routers, high-definition televisions, washers/dryers, and more, while never drawing power from the main grid. So does this property deliver across all fronts for creating a self-sustainable lifestyle in Costa Rica? The answer is yes.

Costa Rica embraces clean energy and is on track to become the first “carbon neutral” country in the world. Aside from geothermal or tidal energy, this property allows you to implement multiple alternative systems. First, the land borders a year-round flowing river, with elevation change that is ideal for installing hydro-electric generation. Second, the primary cleared building areas receive abundant sunshine throughout the year. Rooftop solar panels can provide redundant energy and support the hydro system during drier months (Jan through April) when river flow is lighter. Finally, thanks to the high mountain elevation and coastal proximity, steady Pacific breezes create strong conditions for wind power. Another advantage of the constant wind is a cooler climate, reducing the need for air conditioning—typically one of the largest utility expenses in Costa Rica.

The property includes expansive stretches of water-rich, farmable land. The moist, fertile soil is well suited for a wide variety of crops, tropical fruit trees, and livestock. Depending on your goals, there is flexibility to purchase around 20 acres or as much as 250 acres—simply tour the property and select the parcel that fits best. Build a permaculture system for a family or develop a larger farm to support a broader community. Organic farming is very popular in Southern Costa Rica, and with strong demand for true organic produce, nearly every nearby town hosts a farmers market. The region receives substantial rainfall, keeping rivers flowing and creating excellent agricultural conditions while also maintaining green pasture for cows, horses, sheep, and goats. A plentiful, year-round potable water supply comes from a private community well and can be supplemented with rain-catch systems, gray-water irrigation, and river water if required.

The Monte Vista community is perched in the mountains with panoramic vistas extending toward the Osa Peninsula. From many points on the property, you can watch ocean waves rolling to shore and look toward Caño Island National Park in the distance. Additional views include the Terraba River (the largest in Costa Rica), city lights of Palmar Norte/Palmar Sur, and a dramatic waterfall cascading down rainforest-covered mountainsides. In about 10 minutes, you can dine at quality restaurants in Ojochal or access goods and services in Palmar. The regional airport in Palmar is a major convenience, cutting more than four hours from trips to San José. The San Buenas area is close to world-class fishing and boating, and serves as the southern gateway to the Osa Peninsula—one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. While establishing your self-sustainable lifestyle, you won’t be starting from zero: an internal road system with excellent drainage is already in place, and city electricity runs to the property line. This allows temporary use during construction before you “cut the cord” to rely on alternative systems. You can also remain tied to the grid to feed back excess power or keep it as an emergency backup if one energy source is compromised. There are multiple beautiful home sites with abundant surrounding raw land, making this a dream setting for an eco-friendly retreat and long-term self-sustainable living in Costa Rica.

Key highlights

• Ocean-view setting
• Mountain and valley backdrop
• River or water-feature access
• Prime Ojochal, Puntarenas location

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