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Brian Timmons

Dear friends,

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.

Brian Timmons
DEVELOPER:
Residencias Los Jardines / https://www.residenciaslosjardines.com
Hacienda El Dorado / https://www.eldoradocostarica.com
E-mail:
brian@eldoradocostarica.com
info@residenciaslosjardines.com
ResidenciasPropertyManagement@gmail.com

Construction Log
Updates about Hacienda El Dorado

Rio Oro: ...no progress.

Residencias Los Jardines
Property Management, Rentals, Re-Sales

Rain Water: we're still awaiting that good downpour to test the extent to which we've resolved our initial problems.

Market Activity

Sales: two lookers, one with furniture so we're not a candidate and one who is a good fit and might be interested. We'll see.

Rentals: three calls... two low budget clients with big dreams... and a third yet to be met.

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

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HOUSES FOR SALE

UNIT #106 D
FOR SALE $199,000

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Total Area (Sq Ft): 1227 + parking
Total Area (Sq M): 113 + parking
Bedrooms: 1 + den (bedroom possible)
Bathrooms: 2
Floor(s): 2nd. floor
Type: apartment in 4 plex
Furnished: Yes

This 2nd story, 1,227 sf (113 m2 + one parking space) )is a georgeous home with one of the best views at Los Jardines. The very large front covered terrace faces west and is sutitable for entertaining; the off-bedroom covered terravce faces east for sun sets. This very tastefully furnished and fully equiped home offers a lifestyle envied by many. The owner offers financing if desired.

HOUSES FOR RENT

UNIT #109
FOR RENT $1,450 mo.
Available Immediately

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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. The owners have added many personal touches and have done a supurb job in decodrating the home.

UNIT #112
FOR RENT $1,350 mo.
Available July 15

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Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290
Total Area (Sq M): 120
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Floor(s): 1 story
Type: Attached
Furnished: Yes

This 1,290 sf single floor home includes a 300 sf front terrace plus parking for one car. It is attached on two sides by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer.

UNIT #113
FOR RENT $1,400 mo.
Available Immediately

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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. It is attached on one side by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer. The three other sides allow light, ventilation and garden views.

UNIT #116
FOR RENT $1,400 mo.
Available Immediately

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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 rainy season weather...

I stayed away from government agencies this week:

Two Down on the "Bucket List": On our trip Playa Carrillo, we did two things which I had been wanting to do -one for 10+ years and one for a year.

Punta Islita: I had read about this for years and had wanted to go. It's traditionally a difficult place to get to -roads of sorts now service it. It's about 45 min. south of Carrillo... It focal point is the Hotel Punta Islita... a large complex nicely nestled into the bay mountains... exclusive at $300 + per night... very, very few people there. The hotel, is, of course, beautiful but... at that price it should be. The beach is not nice... black sand, lots of pebbles and a substantial part of the bay is rock...I don't understand the attraction to this location. It's off my bucket list... and I don't expect to return.

Nicaraguan Beef outlet: While this make no rational sense, I have, over the years, had great beef from Nicaragua. A year ago, I had located a wholesale outlet in Liberia. I'd phone several time, they do not have an outlet in San Jose and I wasn't going to drive to Liberia for a trial... however, I did incorporate it into this trip by taking a slightly longer way home. As of now, I'm not too impressed... I had been lead to believe, the beef was aged... that doesn't appear to be the case... what they had and what I bought looks very similar -albeit at a better price- to what I can buy anywhere around Santa Ana... I was told it wed age it in the vacu-pack bags for two weeks, cut it into individual servings, and freeze until you want them. We've done this with frozen USDA "Choice" slabs of Delmonico and NY strips from BELCA... In another week I'll cut and package and try... we'll see. I did try the de-boned leg of lamb... it was less than impressive -it ended up as stew.

Brian, Lita, the Late Hugo IV, irreverent Vicka, the pigeon toed parrot, Chico II and Chica II