Costa Rica Central Valley

With an eye on the future...improvement vs. development... and not a single tree harmed!

The founders of Orchid Point estate in Costa Rica were not interestedin just finding a property to convert fromforest into subdivision. Unfortunately, that scenario is already far too common throughout the world. The process in this project is different. It is more a healing or reclamationof the land rather than modifying it to support the maximum number of homes possible.

At Orchid Point wehave converteda 63 acre cattle farm that was mostly deforested and sufferingits erosive effects into a biologically diverse reforestation project with an only 28 oversizedestates spread across the hillside thatmakes upOrchid Point Estates.

Despite the fact we created almost 3 kilometers of gravel road in order to reach eachestate we were able to avoid cutting or removing a single tree! We are very proud of this fact and even more importantly for our clients this improvement to the public road outside the project and our dedication to nature have made our relationship with our neighbors and the communityas described by one landscaping contractor as "the best he has ever witnessed."

Most of the work on the infrastructure was done with local skilled labor which took a little longer to complete than if we brought in a fleet of heavy machinery from San Jose butbrought the village of San Antonio together as an intricate partner in helping to ensure the project'ssuccess.

Planting for the future

In just the first six months of the project, in cooperation withconservation organizations in the area,we have planted over 1000 native hardwood trees in strategic areas throughout Orchid Point. These trees include Cristobal, Cedro, Ron Ron and many other exotic and endangered species along with important trees that strengthen creeks and attract the many birds found in the area like toucans, hummingbirds, trogons and Mot Mots. There are a variety of fruit trees which also nourish the deer and coatamundis that visit Orchid Point. We have also set aside the largest parcels and a few others as private nature reserves that have been reforested and permanently protected.The enjoyment,as well themonetary value that these private reserves bring to a community are immeasurable and will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Blessed by nature

The search for the proper location for our vision involved many criteria and many months of investigating individual properties. The project had to be within close proximity of thebest Costa Rica had to offer: the best infrastructure, neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, shopping and hospitals. These amenities are only found in the western part of San Jose, more specifically, in the areas of Escazu, Santa Ana and Cuidad Colon.

Another unique feature is thatOrchid Point enjoys a natural buffer between it and the western edges of San Jose, an Indian Reserve that due to treaty and restrictions will prohibit high density construction and the traffic that comes with it. Thisreserve also makes for a dramatic and scenic commute to San Jose.

Weather and location

The eternal spring like temperatures of the central valley are an additional feature that make Orchid Point an attractive investment. While most everyone likes to vacation on warm beaches, living in a humid environment in excess of 90+ degrees day in and day out is not for everyone and most choose to create an air conditioned cocoon to escape the heat. At Orchid Point the weather we are blessed with makes heat and air conditioning unnecessary. We are also just over an hour's drive to the central Pacific Coast that goes by Costa Rica's newest national park.With the new highway being built 15 minutes below in Cuidad Colon this commute is supposed to be reduced even further, perhaps as short as 45 minutes from the beach to Escazu!

And according to the foremost expert on Costa Rica...

Unfortunately, the price of real estate in these areas has risen dramatically with the development of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the western reaches of San Jose. This appreciation is not part of temporaryfad that one often finds in real estate cycles but is based upon the steady increase ininstitutional investmentin Costa Rica'sinfrastructureas a home for high technology companies like Intel. A quick glance at the real estate classified ads will confirm this and the fact that price per square meter in many areas around Santa Ana and Cuidad Colon are already north of $100 a square meter and with lot sizes often quite small and set out much like "row housing" reminiscent of inner city architecture.

The lay out at Orchid Point was designed so that all of the home sites have breath taking unobstructed views of the central valley and with so much room between them one has the sensation of living far off in the country as opposed to a part of a private gated community just minutes from the most sophisticatedareas of the country.

The initial pricing at Orchid Point is only a fraction of the areas just to the east and most estates are well below the cost of a luxury automobile but unlike a high end vehicle are sure to appreciate dramatically in just the next few years.

Recently, we were able to convince the best selling author and renowned expert on living and retiring in Costa Rica, Chris Howard, to visit the project for his review. According to Mr. Howard, based on the location, price, amenities within the project and nearby, and the master plan layout he has called Orchid Point" One of the best, if not the best projects for its value in Costa Rica today."

To say we are proud of these comments is an understatement. In fact with an endorsement like that we decided to dramatically cut ourmarketing budget and instead to release just a limited number of estates at "pre development" prices and then to review our pricing to see if further increases are needed

Orchid Point Estates Lots

All lots are over 5,000 square meters (approx. 1¼ acres) and will have municipal water and electricity to the lot border. Some are on the ridgeline with views over both Santiago de Puriscal and the Central Valley.

Others have a panoramic view of the Central Valley and the mountains beyond. Below the location map there is a table with the size and price of each lot.

There are still a limited number of pre-development lots available at this time. Please contact the Orchid Point Estates office or your real estate broker for these investment level prices.