When I started Residencias Los Jardines, I started writing a weekly newsletter -determined to tell all the good, bad, and the ugly. I knew some readers would be interested in the construction process. I expected others might be interested in the lifestyle of two people who had decided to live outside the box. For others, the adventures of Lita, the parrot and the cat took on an entertainment saga all its own.
Residencias Los Jardines is finished. We periodically have re-sales and rental availability. Some readers may be interested in this information.
Brian Timmons Developer / Property manager Residencias Los Jardines
Each of the units consists of two bedrooms / two bathrooms, and a large living/dining/kitchen area. The floor plan of each of these units has eliminated the optional "den / office" divider. The result is a larger area offering more flexible furniture arrangements while still maintaining the option of including an office area. At 105m2 plus two parking spots each and storage locker, they offer a great opportunity for someone seeking views, security, central location, and first class, all round living...
PRICE REDUCTION Semi furnished unit: For sale: $235,000 Fully furnished unit: For sale: $245,000 Floor 12 -west view
FOR RENT 13th Fl / East view furnished Available April 5 $1,400
$225,000 2700 sq ft house in best area Escazu Owner finance at 8% This is 3-4 bedroom house with garden and views with owner finance at 8% for balance of $200,000. 2 car garage with watchman directly in front of the house. Downpayment is $25,000
Market activity sales & rentals
Sales: Los Jardines: Units #106A, #114, #123 and #125
Rentals: Paradisus:For Rent: 13th Fl / East view / furnished / Available April 5 / $1,400 Los Jardines: Unit #116 available for rent / $1,250 mo.
Residencias Los Jardines property management, rentals & re-sales
FOR SALE Unit #106A: $ 165,000 / See Unit Unit #114: $ 199,000 / See Unit Unit #123: $ 199,500 / See Unit Unit #125: $ 135,000 / See Unit
Total Area (Sq Ft): 1250 Total area (Sq M): 120 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Floor(s): 1 Type: Apartment Furnished: Yes
This is a fully furnished 2-bedroom unit situated in a 2-story building, which has two units on the ground floor and two units on the 2nd. floor. Each unit is the same size (1,250sf) divided into 800 sf of interior space and 450 sf of covered front and back terraces. Units 106A and B are on the ground floor; Units 106 C and D are on the 2nd. Floor. The solid masonry demising wall (common wall) as well as the 5" concrete slab prevent sound transference.
Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 Total area (Sq M): 120 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Floor(s): 1 Type: Semi-Attached Furnished: Yes
This 2 bedroom/2bathroom,1,290 sf single floor end unit home includes a 150 sf front terrace plus parking for one car. This house is fully air conditioned and has recently been professionally decorated by international decorator Alcides Graffe and has undergone a complete renovation—new modern furniture, finishings, window coverings, and art work by Carlos Gambino. It is arguably the nicest furnished unit at Residencias Los Jardines and only steps from the pool
Total Area (Sq Ft): 1516 Total area (Sq M): 140 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 Floor(s): 2 story Type: Detached Furnished: Yes
This two story, detached 1,423 sf home + parking for one car has two bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and a 2nd floor covered terrace. The open railed wrought iron cement stair case leads to the 2nd level where the master bedroom with en-suite master bathroom as well as 2nd bedroom and en-suite bathroom are located. Also accessed from the 2nd floor hallway is the covered terrace. This is a very nicely furnished home with a good floor plan for those wanting two floors.
Total Area (Sq Ft): 662 Total area (Sq M): 61 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Floor(s): 2 floor Type: Semi-Detached Furnished: Yes
This 662 sf, + parking for one car and 33sf locker is a one bedroom home on the 2nd floor overlooking the large pool. It is ideal for a single person or couple—or investment property.
UNIT #116 FOR RENT $1,250 mo. Available Immediately
Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 Total area (Sq M): 120 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Floor(s): 1 Type: Semi-Attached Furnished: Yes
This 1,290 sf single floor home includes a 300 sf front terrace plus parking for one car and a separate, secure storage locker. It is and end unit and therefore attached on only one side by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer.
Our Lives
Weather: normal windy weather, sunny - wonderful!!!!!!
A active social week with friends... wine club Sunday, new house warming on Monday evening, Old Farts on Tuesday, hosted dinner for 4 on Wednesday, dinner with an interesting owner / friend Thursday, Jaco friends for dinner Friday / Saturday... yes, it was busy marred only by a nagging accounting problem which has been bugging me for several weeks... hopefully, it is now resolved...
CR is beginning it's electioneering for next year's election. I don't see that it can be as acrimonious and tedious and divisive as the Am. electorial process. Solis has been the second in a row of disappointing presidents. When I asked a tico what is the most noteworthy accomplishment of Soils, he thought for a while and then said, "no scandals"... yes, that is true... what an accomplishment... by some metrics, the country's economy is doing well, just don't look into the country's bank account.
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Nothing of interest between the debits and credits of accounting!!!!
FOR RENTAL OR SALES INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE, CONTACT:
Brian C. Timmons Property Manager RLJ and Newsletter Author
Costa Rica: Cell: (+506) 8305-3965 Land line: (+506) 2282-4142 Ext. 101
Costa Rica: Cell: (506) 8-455-59-35 Land: (506) 282-4142 Ext. 101
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