—Vida y tiempo—
2017-08-21
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 |
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 |
Market activity
sales & rentals Sales: Los Jardines: Units #106A, #114 and #124 Rentals: Paradisus: nothing available. |
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 #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. For rent
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. |
Our Lives
Weather: Mostly partly sunny, normal rainy weather, no wind, temperatures 25º C / 78º F – beautiful... Dental Implants: mostly recoved from the Phase 1 surgery. House Maintenance: I've been doing this for 35 - 40 years. It doesn't get any easier and here it is even harder to find replacement parts. There are so many things which can get messed up with tenant occupancy and some of these take forever to sort out and / or fix. At the end of the day, you wonder what you have accomplished. I have been accused of "over" maintaining houses... I don't agree. I try to keep them in their original state and with the full inventory of items provided. I know others on site are not being maintained to this level; complaints have filtered through... I know there is no detailed examination or checklist of contents and I know the cleaning is not as thorough... my units could be hit with this crossfire... I will probably never know.... but that is the way life is... Even without capital appreciation, maintenance is important and it is one thing which shows when you compare units... ticos are not known for maintenance and I know N. Am. sometimes don't do a spectacular job at it either. Rates... but over the long run, you will have a more saleable product when that time comes and in the meantime you are likely to have higher occupancy... and hopefully, better quality tenants. Market Activity: we had three viewings and one acceptance. 113 is now leased to a corporate client. Since I can provide a legal receipt and since I had spent numerous hours and effort and expense in bringing this unit back to almost new condition, it was leased by a company. That means this unit will have only about two weeks vacancy over 18 mo. I still have two great units -106C and D available. They will rent. Hospital Metropolitano: went for both an echocardiagram and a stress test... just more elective tests to determine the status of my 71 yr old body. Nothing significant... more likely to die from a dump truck running over me... for those curious, each was about C61,000 or $120. Now I go in on Monday to put all the info. together and to determine if I am a candidate for an elective hernia operation. Maintenance of houses and body takes time and effort... no one wants to rent me but I'm still around to raise a little hell... |
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Comments I have been too busy fixing houses​ and fixing my body... and following the BS in the Am. political scene... ugh!!!!!!!! |
FOR RENTAL OR SALES INFORMATION Brian C. Timmons Costa Rica: Canada: Web: https://www.residenciaslosjardines.com |
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