I COULD CONSIDER THE SALE OF THE TOTAL PROPERTY, OR A PORTION OF IT...OR: I WOULD LIKE TO FIND one nice human beeing interested in buying one 50% SHARE OF THIS PROPERTY! (Includding me, it would make two owners) - I would be a managing-resident-partner! (Kind of an "African White Hunter" to cater to the other shareholder's necesities, or whims!)... The other shareholder, could enjoy the possibility of coming and staying when ever, or however long, his time availability, or will, would permit him to do so!... Or, if he wishes to do so, he could stay in here for ever, after some flexible arrangements.!... ALSO, if you prefer, I have for you, three beautifull lots of land, so you can build on them... I could help you in this endevour! ALSO, you and I could build, on this land duplexes for sale or rent!
Shangri-la... The Valley of the blue moon!...ENJOY peace and spirituality in the most incredible of settings; the best climate in the world, all year through!...
Beautiful Country Villa, on 8.01 acres of lush land and orchards, in the sub-tropical valley of YUNGUILLA, 60 kms. (36miles) south-west of the city of Cuenca. House built with the most exacting American construction standards - Luxurious design, materials and finishes, by ecuadorian with 22 years of General Building Contracting experience in the Orange County sector of Southern California...
Two bedrooms, livingroom, diningroom, meditating room, music and TV room (Direct TV and local Ecuadorian channels are available) sewing room, study and library,(Could be 4 bedrooms, instead!) fully-equiped-integrated kitchen, four elegant bathrooms, front and back spacious porticos, with verandahs above them, with the most gorgeous sights of the valley, the Rircay river canyon, and the high ranges of the Andes -The hights of Chilla and Guagra-uma!... Abundant decks and concrete patios. Flower gardens galore!..Also, a two-bedroom, two-bath staff house, for employees-guardians, and a two car garage...These structures were built in the year 2.003...
AREAS:
Total area of property - 32392 sq.meters = 8,01 acres.
Main house - 2437 sq.feet.
Garage - 672 sq.feet.
Staff house - 581 sq.feet.
Decorative-cement decks and patios - 680 sq.feet.
There are also two smaller buildings; one is used as a warehouse, and at the other, our workers raise guinea-pigs!... In our orchards we have the most enchanting array of tropical fruits: bananas, papayas, mangos, cherimoyas, avocados, guabas, guayabas, nísperos, pomarosas, berries, oranges, lemons, tangerins, grapefruits, babacos, tamarillos, black walnuts, cáñaros, and the best cofee in the world!... We also have crops of corn, beans, peas, potatoes, sweet-potatoes, cucumbers, bell-pepers, a splash of hot pepers, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes and naranjilla! Also we have alfalfa, millet, and a vast array of medicinal plants... This property has a reservoir - pond (Not as big as "Walden", but almost as spiritually charged!) with about 42.000 cubic feet of water, and stocked with 3.000 Tilapia fish...
Cataviña basks in a subtropical, warm, dry climate throughout the year - with temperatures ranging between a low of 70ºF, and a high of 85ºF, with a mean of 78ºF.. No air conditioning or heating needed... 4.900 feet above sea level... 3º14'58" South Latitude. 79º15'50" West Longitude...Far from the noise and city bustle, but near upmarket shopping and medical centers. Near Country Club and golf courses... One hour and 15 minutes from the Cuenca Airport... Two hours away from the Pacific Ocean, sand, beaches, surfing, and deep-sea-fishing...
Ecuador, for it's size, has the greatest varyety of bird and animal life in the world!.. Three hours away are the wonders of the Amazon jungles - Visit the amazing Jívaros, Záparos and Aucas tribes. Enjoy the most incomparable, exotic fotographic tours in the world. You have to see it to believe it!.. Also, nearby, camping and trout fishing in the Andes at 10.000 feet above sea level, in the renowned "El Cajas" National Park...
Ideal for winter vacations from the higher latitudes, or out-right RETIREMENT... At this momment, living costs in Ecuador range about a 1/5 of those of North America... If you like a modern, elegant, sophisticated life stile, replete with cultural activities, it is here for the asking... Recently Cuenca was awarded "Cultural Patrimony of Humanity" status by "UNESCO"...Or, if you are fascinated by the rough and tumble contact with the primitive, indigenous cultures, we have a vast legacy of pristine tribes, very close at hand!... Ecuador may be a developing country, but due to an innate friendlines and good will of its people, it is a uniquely peaceful, charming and hospitable place to visit; or better yet, a place to live and RETIRE!! Live life easily, as you choose to live it!
