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An idyllic paradise location in Cuenca, the cultural capital of Ecuador. Enjoy the multitude of high quality and ethnically diverse restaurants, music and art venues, museums, cultural venues, sports & outdoor activities, and top quality, professional medical clinics & hospitals.
Situated, in one of the best neighbourhoods, by the quiet eucalyptus tree lined, Tomebamba River lineal park. Centrally located, and blessed with the constant sound of rushing water, and fresh air. A quality constructed building that is well maintained, with 24 hour security, close to Hotel Oro Verde.
The convenience of a central location yet isolated from city centre bustle, noise, and fumes. Gurgling of the river, and the fragrance of the eucalyptus trees constantly filtering your fresh air. The penthouse is a 15-minute walk to Feria Libre the city's largest fresh market, Las Americas Supermaxi, or the new tranvia, and only a 35 minute walk to the city's historic centre.
A total of 350.5 sq meters, ( 3775 sq ft ) of which 283 sq mtrs is luxuriously finished and an additional 70 sq meters in a large terrace and romantic Juliet balcony, two parking spaces, and two bodegas. This spacious, three-story penthouse occupies the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of the building.
It has 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, & maids quarters. It features a crystal atrium, skylights, lots of southern facing windows, and two sliding glass patio doors providing fresh air and generous natural light. A safe well ventilated unit that mindfully incorporates natures ecosystem of the river and trees for filtering fresh air.
The penthouse features city & Turi views, and captures the morning sunrise to the east. Significant southern window exposure with an expansive crystal atrium, and private terraces for outdoor grilling overlooking the Tomebamba river, eucalyptus trees, lineal park, and the majestic Caja Mountains to the west.
High quality finishings throughout include the extensive use of exotic tropical woods mahogany, chanul, caoba & quality ceramic tiling with borders in all bathrooms, and the kitchen. Crown moldings throughout, large built in wardrobes, display cabinets, and cupboards, modern rollout shelving and a variety of modern lighting and skylights. Professional interior designer colors, and window coverings complete the comfortable and peaceful ambience.
The main floor is a generous open concept living area salon with southern exposure, hardwood floors, crown moldings, and recessed lighting. It has an adjacent formal dining room, and informal sitting room. There is plumbing installed to facilitate a wet bar for entertaining guests.
The large gourmet chef's kitchen is separated from the living and dining room for convenience and privacy, features plenty of exotic amazon hardwood kitchen cabinets with under counter lighting, modern roll out shelves and drawers, 9 meters of granite counters and a granite table, a dramatic skylight, ceramic flooring, and river views.
The gourmet kitchen features a unique dramatic skylight bringing ample natural light in. The major appliances, a large refrigerator ( there is plumbing with water for ice maker ) , six burner gas stove, range hood, and full-size washer and dryer are available ( price to be negotiated.)
Beyond the decorative doors in the kitchen is laundry, storage, and maid's quarters complete with full bathroom.
The penthouse boasts a gorgeous master bedroom ( 32 sq mtr ) with a wall of four built in closets with drawers, crown moldings, large windows for the morning sun. and new floating hardwood floors. The master ensuite has a large glass enclosed step-up Jacuzzi tub & shower, natural light and river views.
A second guest bedroom with bathroom, and two built in wardrobes, and eastern city views. A modern social bathroom completes the main floor.
The second floor is a smaller footprint with a bedroom, bathroom, office / study, theatre room and large outdoor terrace, and balcony. The office / study has two built in computer workstations with rollout keyboard trays, rollout printer shelves, glass display cases, bookshelves, drawers, and cupboards.
A private terrace with outdoor sink and counter overlooking the eucalyptus treelined Tomebamba River lineal park with views of the mountains.
The second floor also has a large guest bedroom with three built in closets with drawers, sliding patio doors leading to a second long juliet balcony with city & Turi views.
The third floor is 35 sq mtrs with an expansive crystal atrium which creates a dramatic light feature over the stairwell, a granite bar table, new PVC flooring, and a character loft studio with ample light for crafts & hobbies. The atrium boasts 360 degree views from Turi to the Cajas & overlooks the Rio Tomebamba.
There are five bathrooms in this penthouse. Four have showers, two have bathtubs, and the master ensuite is a glass door jacuzzi tub & shower. All bathrooms are artistically designed with ceramic tiling from floor to ceiling for easy maintenance and longevity.
This prestigious well maintained, quality apartment building has 24 hour security, an elevator for access. There are also two back-to-back parking spaces and a bodega for storage located in the secure basement.
Fiber optic internet, telephone, direct tv, and building intercom.
This unique three-story penthouse is very attractively priced at $ 850 sq mtr . The current market value for this area is $ 1,100 to $ 1,300 sq mtr with new construction (often much lower quality) $1,350 to $ 1,650 sq mtr.