Houston Chronicle Sunday

Panama home offers design excellence, views

- By Lisa Zapalac HOMES CORRESPOND­ENT

Located in an incredible mountainou­s area of northern Panama known for its for breathtaki­ng views, this stunning mountainsi­de home was completed in 2014.

Listing agent Don Roper of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Anderson Properties Galveston office describes the property as a “piece of paradise.”

At an elevation of 4,000 feet above sea level in Boquete, the three-story home boasts picturesqu­e views of the Pacific, the mountains of southern Costa Rica and the valley from key vantage points that include an enormous terrace that overlooks a coffee and banana farm that is a part of the 1.1-acre property.

Massive double entry doors lead into the home with features including a wall of doors opening to the main kitchen and living area, providing a seamless transition from indoors to the outside, and a solarium with a fireplace and water feature in the middle of the house that allows sunlight and fresh air, and serves as another entertainm­ent/seating area.

The master bedroom suite has a wall of closets and a luxury tiled bath, and an upstairs suite with a tiled bathroom and private balcony is designed for guests.

Quarters and a full-size one-bedroom apartment with a valley view are located on the ground floor. With 7,800 square feet of living space, the home has tile floors throughout, an office and multiple indoor and outdoor living/entertaini­ng spaces.

Roper said that this area has become popular among Texans who desire to own property outside of the United States, and adds that the district and town of Boquete is a large expat (people residing temporaril­y or permanentl­y residing in a country other than that of their citizenshi­p) community of U.S. citizens.

Seven microclima­tes enhance the natural beauty and charm of Boquete, which is celebrated for its temperate, spring-like climate year round, lush green mountainsi­des, and incredible flowers and plants that include bananas and coffee, for which the area is known. Residents and visitors have access to restaurant­s, coffee shops and health care.

With three bedrooms, 3½ baths and 7,800 square feet of living space, this property is priced at $1,100,000.

For informatio­n, visit www.AndersonPr­ops.com or email dandydon75@sbcglobal.net.

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