Stunning Super-Adobe Earthbag Home with Panoramic Views in San Pedro de Turrubares
Nestled in the serene beauty of San Pedro de Turrubares, this unique Super-Adobe Earthbag Home offers an incredible blend of modern sustainable living and breathtaking natural surroundings. Completed in 2017, this debt-free home is set on a sprawling 11,200 square meter lot and boasts awe-inspiring 270-degree panoramic views. From the Gulf of Nicoya to the west, the majestic Carrara National Park to the southwest, the Turrubares Mountains to the south, La Cangreja National Park to the southeast, and the Grifo Alto area to the east, the vistas are simply unforgettable.
The 150m² home is an architectural marvel, crafted using the eco-friendly Super-Adobe earthbag construction technique. Featuring domes and a cylindrical covered structure designed to endure Costa Rica’s tropical climate, this home harmonizes with its natural environment. Inside, you’ll find two spacious 15m² bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a fully functional chef-designed kitchen, an expansive living area and local tropical hardwoods used in the construction of ceilings, stairs, cabinets and more. The 23m² loft adds versatility and space to the home. A 200m² covered terrace extends your living space outdoors, complete with a natural plunge pool perfect for taking in the stunning views. The house is also designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
The property is a sustainable oasis. With fruit trees such as mango, avocado, banana, cocoa, & lime, and composting boxes in place and ready to use, thus promoting a self-sufficient lifestyle. The varied terrain offers flat and sloping areas ideal for future development or reforestation projects, adding to the property’s potential.
Sustainability is at the forefront of this home. Equipped with a rainwater harvesting system capable of storing 12,500 liters of water, bio-filter and septic systems for waste management, and large south-facing roofs perfect for solar panel installation, this home ensures a minimal environmental footprint while providing modern comforts.
This property offers endless possibilities—whether you’re looking for a peaceful private retreat, or a commercial opportunity like a bed and breakfast, permaculture project, or restaurant. The necessary commercial permits can be easily renewed, and with its close proximity to San Pedro de Turrubares, just an hour’s drive from San José, this home offers both seclusion and convenience.
Key Features:
• 150m² living space, 200m² covered terrace, and carport
• 11,200m² plot with tropical vegetation and fruit trees
• Rainwater harvesting system with 12,500L capacity
• Sustainable design with low energy consumption, eco-friendly materials, and
easy solar panel installation
• 270-degree panoramic views
• Two 15m² bedrooms, professional-grade kitchen, large living space, and 23m²
loft
• Natural plunge pool, outdoor terrace, and spacious carport with storage
• Close to essential services in San Pedro, San Pablo, Atenas, Orotina, and
Puriscal
This extraordinary home provides the perfect opportunity to live in harmony with nature while enjoying modern comforts and sustainability. Don’t miss out on this chance to own a truly unique property in one of Costa Rica’s most peaceful and scenic areas.
Property Coordinates: 9°52’56.2″N 84°27’03.8″W
