Obra Viva @ Villa Real

Obra Viva at Villa Real is a 550 square meter residence in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, designed around mountain and valley views, natural privacy, and a refined architectural palette of wood, black steel, exposed concrete, and glass. Set within one of Santa Ana’s most established residential communities on the west of the Central Valley, with direct access to Route 27 toward San José and the Pacific coast, the home balances a strong design identity with the ease of connected daily living.

From the moment Obra Viva’s door opens, the tone is clear. A floating staircase in wood and black steel rises at the center of the entry, becoming a design element of its own, framed by sculpture and warm light. Outside, the guanacaste tree at the façade is more than a landscape feature. It becomes the first framed view in a home where architecture and nature are carefully held in conversation.

The lower level opens to a large terrace with direct access to the garden. This level has its own atmosphere, with exposed concrete, an outdoor entertainment area, a barbecue zone, and sofas facing the garden in an open setting that feels private and composed. Two bedrooms share a bathroom on this level, while a third bedroom has its own bathroom.

The main level upstairs is conceived as one open gesture, with the sunset view as the central presence. The living room, dining room, and terrace connect naturally to the uninterrupted panorama of mountains, valley, and sky. Beside them, the kitchen remains separate yet well connected, allowing the social spaces to feel open while maintaining functional clarity. Discreet indirect lighting supports each transition without competing with the architecture or the view.

The kitchen has a strong identity of its own, with quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, and a window that frames the guanacaste tree at the entrance like a composed artwork. A support kitchen and walk in pantry add practical depth, making the home well suited for daily use as well as hosting.

The primary bedroom, also on the upper level, connects directly to the views. Its bath includes a tub positioned toward the outlook, bringing the surrounding landscape into the daily routine. Wood floors in all bedrooms add warmth to the home’s more architectural materials, softening the exposed concrete, glass, and black steel.

The lower level also includes a service room, laundry area, storage room, covered parking for three vehicles, and open parking for four additional vehicles. Within Villa Real, residents benefit from 24 hour controlled access, private internal roads, expansive homes, and proximity to major commercial centers, international schools, and fast access routes within the Greater Metropolitan Area.

Obra Viva at Villa Real is a residence for considered living, where architecture, privacy, and landscape come together in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.