Manglaralto, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Ecuador
REDUCED $75,000!! Along the Pacific coast of Ecuador, north of the bustling businesses and tourist meccas of La Libertad and Salinas, and just south of Ecuador’s surfing capital and party central Montanita, there is a long stretch of beach that is home to sleepy fishing villages and tropical enclaves. It is here you will find this amazing estate. Behind an attractive, but unassuming gated wall, you find yourself in a private paradise. This compound consists of a main house, a casita, and a separate two-car garage, on 14,531 square feet of land that stretches right out to the beach. The 3,444 square foot main house is two stories, with the main living areas and one bedroom on the ground level, and a magnificent master bedroom retreat on the upper level. The living room, dining room, and kitchen have been designed in an open concept, creating a grand space for living and entertaining, and providing beautiful views from each area. One whole wall features sliding glass doors to frame the view of this spectacular park-like property, and the living and dining areas are placed to take advantage of those views. The spacious kitchen has a huge L-shaped dual-level island, which is bar height on the living area side, and counter height for food preparation on the kitchen side. This kitchen allows you to prepare food and drink and still be a part of everything that is going on, making it truly the heart of this home, and perfect for entertaining. This is a cook’s dream kitchen, with its abundant kitchen cabinets, sleek granite countertops, and gleaming stainless steel appliances. There is a spacious bedroom on this level, as well as, a sumptuously appointed bathroom with oversized shower, and a huge laundry and utility room with high-end front-loading washer and dryer. Even the laundry sink boasts beautiful cabinetry and a granite countertop!
The master suite retreat in this home is a true masterpiece. It is a massive space, with a sleeping area, seating area large enough for a full sized sectional sofa, dressing area, and a huge master bathroom. You may find it difficult to drag yourself away from this master suite, as the sleeping and seating areas open up to a balcony offering breathtaking ocean views. The master bathroom has a large vanity with double vessel sinks, a room-sized shower, and huge jetted bathtub situated in a corner with windows on either side, for 180-degree views while you soak. There is also a separate door to access the master bathroom from the huge balcony. This magnificent toes-in-the-sand home is being sold furnished, and includes a two-car garage. But, wait! There’s more! In addition to the main house, this estate also has a 645 square foot, two-bedroom, one bathroom casita. The main living space is large and open, with plenty of room for living and dining spaces, and a kitchen with upper and lower cabinets. There is a full bathroom with shower between the two bedrooms, that is convenient to all living areas. The casita is not furnished. It is said that a man’s home is his castle, and there is no doubt that you will feel as though you are royalty in this outstanding private compound on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
