Tuscan-Inspired Ocean View Estate for Sale in Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste

ID# 117693. House for Sale in El Roble, Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica | 5 Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms | 1,000 m² Construction | 59,168 m² Lot | Infinity Pool | Italian Renaissance Gardens | Pacific Ocean Views | US$6,675,000 Villa Romántica is an extraordinary Tuscan-inspired ocean view estate for sale in El Roble, Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, offering an exceptional combination of European architecture, expansive tropical landscapes, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Priced at US$6,675,000, this remarkable private residence features approximately 1,000 m² of construction on an impressive 59,168 m² property (approximately 14.62 acres), providing outstanding privacy and generous outdoor spaces in one of Costa Rica's most desirable coastal regions. Featuring five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, parking for four vehicles, fine hardwoods, premium Italian finishes, and significant renovations completed in 2020, the villa reflects exceptional craftsmanship and architectural attention to detail. Upon entering through the spectacular 27-foot-high foyer, residents and guests are welcomed by uninterrupted ocean views framed by elegant Tuscan architecture and an award-winning infinity swimming pool. The main level features a spacious kitchen with soaring ceilings, an elegant dining area, an outdoor dining terrace, a private office, and a guest powder room. The primary suite enjoys spectacular Pacific Ocean views through three expansive windows, while two additional guest bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations. Beautifully designed corridors connect the living spaces while preserving views of the surrounding coastal scenery. An additional wing, completed in 2010, features a sophisticated media room and a custom-designed, climate-controlled Tuscan wine cellar accommodating approximately 1,000 bottles. The lower level includes a separate two-bedroom apartment currently used as caretaker's quarters, while the uppermost level offers a private studio or office with its own bathroom and kitchenette, creating flexible spaces for guests, staff, or working remotely from Costa Rica. One of Villa Romántica's most remarkable features is its magnificent Italian Renaissance garden, developed during the COVID-19 period and extending approximately 150 feet across an elaborately landscaped area of 10,000 square feet. Inspired by classical European estates, this extraordinary garden incorporates approximately 60 Greek lemon trees, Sicilian olive trees, grapevines surrounding a central pergola, marble statues, decorative fountains, and an enchanting bougainvillea-covered pergola. The villa's elevated outdoor entertainment area features an open-air billiards room, an expansive celebration terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a traditional Italian wood-fired oven and grill, a bronze fountain, and convenient guest facilities. Designed for intimate family living as well as sophisticated entertaining, the estate has hosted gatherings of more than 60 guests. Adjacent to the formal gardens, a lush Costa Rican tropical garden features walking paths lined with coffee plants and native tropical vegetation, complemented by an orchard, greenhouse, and generator facilities. The estate's architecture and construction reflect the vision of an owner-builder with approximately 50 years of international experience in design and construction, incorporating carefully selected materials and rigorous building standards. Villa Romántica has reportedly been featured as a Wall Street Journal House of the Week and in architectural publications, further distinguishing its unique design and character. Located in El Roble, near Playa Carrillo and Puerto Carrillo in Guanacaste's Nicoya Peninsula, Villa Romántica offers a remarkable opportunity to own an expansive private ocean view estate along Costa Rica's celebrated Pacific coastline. Playa Carrillo is internationally appreciated for its beautiful palm-lined shoreline, tranquil turquoise waters, tropical surroundings, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. The property is also conveniently positioned within the greater Sámara and Carrillo coastal region, providing access to the restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, recreational activities, and tourism services of Playa Sámara. Nearby coastal destinations offer opportunities for sport fishing, boating, horseback riding, wildlife observation, and exploration of Guanacaste's spectacular beaches and natural landscapes. Regional connectivity through Nicoya and Liberia, including Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Guanacaste Airport), makes this part of Costa Rica attractive to international homeowners seeking a private residence, vacation retreat, or long-term real estate investment. For buyers searching for ocean view homes for sale in Playa Carrillo, exclusive villas in Guanacaste, Tuscan-style estates in Costa Rica, or large private properties near Sámara, Villa Romántica represents a distinctive opportunity to acquire a substantial coastal estate combining architectural character, exceptional gardens, impressive entertaining spaces, and extraordinary Pacific Ocean views.