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When I started Residencias Los Jardines, I started writing a weekly news letter —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 resales and rental availability. Some readers may be interested in this information.

More and more, the content will be dominated by events of our new project, "El Dorado" for short. While the future is always uncertain, I again aim to tell it like it happens —the good, the bad, and the ugly, and that is what follows.

In an effort to make the format more interesting and visually appealing and to field inquiries re. El Dorado, the news letter is now being distributed by Jan Kozak, Marketing Manager, Hacienda El Dorado. I will remain the author.

Brian C. Timmons, Author
Residencias Los Jardines/Hacienda El Dorado - Developer
E-mail: brian@eldoradocostarica.com

YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE COMPLETE VERSION ONLINE AT:

https://www.eldoradocostarica.com/English/Newsletter/index.php

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» RESIDENCIAS LOS JARDINES

Units for Sale/Lease:

Unit #109 --For Sale $214,900 -  FURNISHED (Leased until July 31, 2010 - $1,550 pr month)

Total Area (Sq Ft):1506
Total area (Sq M):140
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2
Floor(s):1 Story
Type:Detached
Furnished:Yes

This single story home (1506 sf. + parking for one car) is detached, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, home office, living room wall / entertainment center along with a built in office and a semi-private terrace. In addition, it has a vaulted ceiling in the “great” room and two skylights. The covered entrance way is suitable for two chairs located next to a covered garden area. Once through the impressive front door, you enter the “great room” which houses the kitchen, dining room, office and living room. Upon entering, there is a built in wooden hutch surfaced with granite—it matches all the built-in furniture in the great room. There is a clothes washer and dryer off the 2nd bedroom. It may also be used for storage.









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This corner home located in set of four homes, is very private. The entrance belies the 1,738 sf to be found on the other side of the entrance door. The short entrance hallway opens into a huge "great room" consisting of the kitchen, LR and DR. This room is truly of huge proportions including the 16' high vaulted ceiling. This vaulted ceiling has clear story windows for light and ventilation. Valance lighting surrounds the room and provides ambiance with its upward sighing lights as well as accent lighting with the recessed halogen lights. From the living room, a large sliding glass door leads onto a private covered terrace.





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» NEWS FROM COSTA RICA

October 31, 2009
Trick or Treat. It's Halloween!
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October 31, 2009
Arias Commits To Feasibility Study To Build Railway With Panama
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October 31, 2009
Two More Weeks Before the Dry Season Kicks In
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October 30, 2009
Costa Ricans Have Most "Happy Years" Of Life
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October 29, 2009
Multiplaza Escazú To Unveil Expansion On Monday
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October 28, 2009
Porteadores To Paralyze Country Today
The Porteadores (the informal taxi drivers) say they will paralyze the country today with protests and roadblocks to pressure the government into stopping its plans to eliminate the "porteo" or informal taxi service from the current legislative agenda.
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October 27, 2009
Tires Made In Costa Rica Will Be Part of 2011 Volkswagens Original Equipment
Tires manufactured in Costa Rica will be used in new Volkswagen vehicles beginning in 2011, following the signing of an agreement between the German auto manufacturer and Bridgestone.
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October 26, 2009
10 Ticking Time Bombs Await Us In Costa Rica, Report Says
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