The Familiar House

The Familiar House is a modern four bedroom home in Río Oro de Santa Ana, in the western area of the Central Valley of Costa Rica, with a clean contemporary design, generous natural light, and a strong connection to its garden setting. Its broad windows, integrated social spaces, covered terrace with BBQ, private principal terrace, and landscaped exterior create a residence that feels open, practical, and closely connected to nature. At the same time, it remains near Route 27, private schools, markets, restaurants, entertainment, and access toward Costa Rica’s beaches.

The exterior presents a contemporary two level profile with a covered front arrival. From the first impression, the home balances modern lines with greenery, using garden edges, hedges, and planted areas to soften the architecture and frame the entry.

Inside, the main level is designed for flow. A vestibule leads into the living room, dining areas, and terrace, with large openings that bring the garden into view. Glass doors between the interior and terrace allow the social areas to feel connected without losing definition, creating a natural transition from indoor gathering to outdoor dining.

The kitchen has a bright, functional layout with white cabinetry, a central work area, and a distinctive wood breakfast table that adds warmth to the modern setting. It connects with the family room and antecomedor, while the formal dining room offers a separate space for more composed entertaining. This level also includes a guest bathroom, pantry, laundry area, drying patio, service bedroom and bathroom, and storage room.

The covered terrace is one of the home’s most inviting spaces, with a built-in BBQ area, glass panels, ceiling fans, and direct access to the garden. The surrounding lawn, tropical planting, and fruit trees create a relaxed outdoor setting, supported by avocado, mandarin, guava, and jackfruit trees, as well as a culinary herb garden.

Upstairs, a TV room with wood flooring provides a calm secondary living area. The principal bedroom continues the same warm flooring and opens to a private terrace with mountain views. It also includes a spacious walk-in closet and a bathroom with both tub and shower. The second bedroom has its own walk-in closet and private bathroom, while the third and fourth bedrooms are ample, each with walk-in closets and a shared Jack and Jill bathroom. The home offers parking for four vehicles, including two covered spaces.

Located in Río Oro de Santa Ana, The Familiar House offers convenient access to Route 27, connecting the home with the western side of the Central Valley and routes toward Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches. The setting also places residents near private schools such as United World College and Saint Jude School, supermarkets like Automercado and Fresh Market, restaurants, and entertainment centers, creating a practical Santa Ana base for daily life.

The Familiar House brings together modern architecture, garden living, and strong access from Río Oro de Santa Ana, offering a well composed four bedroom residence in one of Costa Rica’s most connected western Central Valley locations.