The Crystal Shire — A Sanctuary of Luxury, Nature, and Self-Sufficiency
Perched atop a lush, forested hillside with uninterrupted ocean views and year-round sunsets, The Crystal Shire is a private, four-acre sanctuary where refined design meets wild Costa Rican beauty. Just minutes from the coastal highway, Pez Vela Marina, regional airport, hospital, and Manuel Antonio National Park, this estate blends convenience with unparalleled seclusion.

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living
Designed to blur the line between interior elegance and natural splendor, The Crystal Shire features disappearing pocket doors, expansive terraces, a sunken outdoor lounge, and al fresco dining areas—creating the perfect backdrop for both relaxed living and sophisticated entertaining.

Masterful Craftsmanship & Natural Materials
From the grand live-edge cristobal entry door to the cedro and guanacaste hardwood dining tables, heartwood teak decking, and the striking corteza staircase, every detail is a celebration of tropical hardwood artistry and architectural excellence.

Chef’s Dream Kitchen
The gourmet kitchen is built for culinary creativity with:

Quartzite countertops

Custom hardwood cabinetry

Top-of-the-line appliances

A spacious, functional layout

Thoughtful accent lighting for atmosphere and warmth

An Expansive Great Room to Gather and Unwind
Flooded with natural light and open to stunning views, the great room integrates living, dining, and kitchen spaces into one flowing design. A rear window promotes natural cross-ventilation, while the etched-glass staircase banister adds an elegant architectural focal point. The space opens onto the pool terrace, creating an effortless connection to the outdoors—ideal for hosting or simply relaxing with family.

A Master Suite That Redefines Retreat
Wake up to sweeping ocean views from your private master suite, complete with:

Dual walk-in closets

A spa-style bathroom with twin rain showers and a soaking tub that opens to the jungle

A 30' x 12' private terrace with an integrated wet bar

A dedicated ocean-view office with a custom guanacaste wood desk

Private Guest Suites with a Natural Touch
Two king-size guest suites each feature:

Private terraces with ocean views

Ensuite baths and closets

Mountain-facing outdoor showers for a sensory connection to nature

Immersive Grounds & Entry Experience
A 300-foot private driveway, secured by a modern automated gate, winds through manicured tropical gardens, leading to an elegant cobblestone carport with panoramic ocean views. The lush grounds feature:

40+ mature fruit trees

Colorful ornamental gardens

A secluded creek with natural swimming holes and waterfalls

Show-Stopping Spa & Infinity Pool
The stunning spa and pool area includes:

Balinese Sukabumi stone and black lava accents

A 33' x 14' infinity-edge pool with a sun shelf and lap lane

A spillover spa cascading into the pool via twin waterfalls

Energy Independence, Elegantly Engineered
This home is fully off-grid capable, with:

36 high-efficiency solar panels

A 40kWh battery bank

24kW backup generator

Grid connection for triple-layer energy redundancy

A Rare Balance of Luxury and Sustainability
The Crystal Shire is more than a home—it’s a statement of harmony between architecture, comfort, and nature. Offering an unmatched blend of privacy, self-sufficiency, and beauty, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly extraordinary estate in the heart of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.