A Country and Society that Works!
ISSUE #663: June 11-17, 2017
2017-06-19
 Brian Timmons Dear friends, 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 |
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Featured
rentals & sales Paradisus Condos / Rohrmoser 
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 FOR RENT
Escazú  $225,000 |
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Market activity
sales & rentals Sales: Los Jardines: Units #106A, #114, #123, #124 and #125 Rentals: Paradisus: 13th Fl / East view / furnished​ / $1,400 mo. Upcoming vacancies: Los Jardines: Unit #102 end of June / Unit #118 end of May |
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Residencias Los Jardines
property management, rentals & re-sales FOR SALE FOR RENT  For sale
UNIT #106A Total Area (Sq Ft): 1250 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. UNIT #114 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 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 UNIT #123 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1516 This two story, detached 1,423 sf home + parking for one car has two bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and a 2nd floor covered terrace. UNIT #124 Total Area (Sq Ft): 662 This 662 sf, + covered parking for one car, is a one bedroom home on the 2nd floor overlooking the large pool. It is ideal for a single person or couple. UNIT #125 Total Area (Sq Ft): 662 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. For rent
UNIT #106A Total Area (Sq Ft): 1250 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. UNIT #106C Total Area (Sq Ft): 1250 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. UNIT #106D Total Area (Sq Ft): 1227 This 2nd story, 1,227 sf (113 m2 + one parking space) )is a georgous home with one of the best views at Los Jardines. The very large front covered terrace faces west and is suitable for entertaining; the off-bedroom covered terrace faces east for sun sets. This very tastefully furnished and fully equipped home offers a lifestyle envied by many. The owner offers financing if desired. UNIT #112 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 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 #114 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 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 UNIT #123 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1516 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. |
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Our Lives
A Country and Society that Works: We continue in Toronto -meeting more friends, catching up, visiting old haunts, and restaurants. When I am finished my schedule on Monday, I will have caught up with some 30 friends along with Lita's family -immediate and extended. It is amazing to me after having been in CR for so long, that meetings actually happen, on time, without hick ups, rescheduling, etc. The road system works, there is signage, traffic lights work, people actually follow the rules of the road, not menacing motor bikes, sidewalks that you can actually walk on comfortably, the neighborhoods in which I spent many, many years renovating houses are now full of chic, townie, well kept homes, supporting equally chic, townie commercial areas where lattes, expensive baby strollers, and old and young co-mingle. I find restaurant food expensive. While much of our time with friends is spent reminiscing and catching up with semi-current and current events, the conversation inevitable strays into politics and of course, American politics. I have found only one person who is a mild supporter of Trump, all the others denounce him personally and feel many of his policies are wrong headed. However, none of the views expressed are extreme, tolerance and bewilderment are best adjectives to describe their views. On the public transport systems and on the sidewalks, are all ages, various dressed people indicating different national origins, different skin colors, various languages spoken, all are co habituating, no one is carrying a gun, no one seems rude or aggressive... the only rude and aggressive behaviour experienced, I have had or have witnessed, is a Toronto garbage worker who was having a bad day... dueling trucks and really unhappy workers nearly ran us down on the sidewalk with their truck while throwing bins all over the place--totally unnecessary and uncalled for... this hasn't changed in the past 20 years... well, guess it is consistent with other timelessnesses. A house was advertised for sale and sold within 3 days... at $1.2 mil, no parking, about 1300 sf... meanwhile, no calls for rental or sale in CR... While things were working without problems here in Canada, the following was happening in CR: The electricity was cut off on one one of my Paradisus condos. Messages back and forth, I had paid the invoice before leaving... regardless, the power was off. As the event played out, it was determined that the electrical company had made a mistake; they were suppose to shut of a neighbors meter... the Administration wouldn't intervene so the tenant took the matter into his own hands, cut the tag (CNFL's property), turned on his meter, and shut off the correct meter... and... I received a nasty letter saying that I had not paid the June condo fee... for the same unit... I had, I paid it early and notified them of such a payment... they simply cannot follow their own paper trail... deposits clearly described and noted... after all, the other two units had been paid, at the same time, no problem for the admin... again, nothing is simple in CR... it always gets screwed up... and no matter what back ups and proactive efforts are taken, nothing will eliminate screw ups!! As sometimes happens, virtually all my electronics needed attention: my laptop decided to die... solution, new one ($2,800 Cdn), iPhone batter died, various cables had to be replaced... as Lita said, at least we got it all at one time... we move on... and were able to deal with it. |
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Comments Colon exchange rate​ -565 : 578​- the rate continues to return to it's recent rate. |
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FOR RENTAL OR SALES INFORMATION Brian C. Timmons Costa Rica: Canada: Web: https://www.residenciaslosjardines.com |
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