Casa Gracia - Nosara Real Estate

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Casa Gracia

La Paz, San Juan Mountain, Nosara

$2,900,000

5,000 m

2

5 Bed

4.5 Bath

600 sq. meters Bldg. Size

Tropical Modern Masterpiece: Where Sustainability Meets Luxury

Pull through the private gate onto sprawling, manicured grounds that cascade toward the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by untouched jungle. Here, the only sounds are birdsong and the gentle rippling of natural quebradas—a sanctuary of complete privacy nestled between two mountain ridges.

Architectural Excellence

Built in 2024 by a US engineer with an uncompromising vision, this

5-bedroom, 3.5-bath

home represents the pinnacle of tropical modern design. Every element—from the 23-foot vaulted glass wall in the living room to the floating teak stairs set against 8-inch concrete walls—showcases meticulous attention to detail and architectural innovation.

The property includes a dedicated

garage and gym

that can be converted to additional living space, completing this exceptional residence.

The home features 11-foot ceilings throughout both floors, creating an expansive sense of light and air. Custom architectural steel, exposed concrete walls, and polished concrete floors provide both structural integrity and striking aesthetics. Ultra-efficient triple-panel, Low-E coated, argon-filled glazing spans the home, while open teak ceilings encourage passive ventilation and add warmth to the modern palette.

Distinctive Shou Sugi Ban-finished teak cladding—a traditional Japanese technique—provides natural environmental resistance with a dramatic black, textured appearance. The seismic-engineered foundation and tropical-fortified roof ensure longevity and safety in this dynamic environment.

Sustainability Engineered to Perfection

This residence operates as a showcase of environmental innovation. A 40-panel, 24kW solar array with battery storage allows the home to run entirely off-grid when desired, with net metering to sell excess power back. During outages, the solar batteries provide seamless whole-home power.

The sophisticated passive cooling system draws fresh air from a shaded ravine through HEPA filters, while integrated roof ventilation expels heat and humidity. Ultra-efficient insulation paired with solid concrete construction blocks tropical heat, and a geothermal heat pump extracts heat from the home while diverting it to the domestic hot water, spa, and pool—eliminating waste while maximizing comfort.

Indoor-Outdoor Living Perfected

Large wraparound decks and patios blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The crown jewel: an infinity-edge heated pool built on a cliffside, offering uninterrupted panoramic views—one of the few heated pools in the region. The master bedroom features a custom in-ground concrete spa integrated into its private deck, where you can roll from bed into your personal hot tub.

A detached 280-square-foot casita with its own deck overlooks the workout space and adjacent yard, perfect for yoga, meditation, or use as a private studio or office.

Technology & Comfort

Whole-home smart automation controls lights, fans, pool pumps, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, garage doors, gates, window screens, and blinds—all managed through hidden ceiling-mounted Alexa units. A centralized audio system with in-ceiling and in-wall speakers creates customizable zones throughout the property.

Every piece of furniture has been carefully selected, featuring locally sourced hardwood pieces alongside high-end imported items. Professional landscaping maintained by an automated underground sprinkler system frames the property, while “invisible” underground power lines preserve unobstructed views.

Endless Potential

The property includes a freshwater quebrada flowing three seasons annually, with ample space to develop walking trails, a private treehouse, suspension bridge, garden yoga studio, or whatever your imagination conjures. With total privacy on all sides and a theater-like setting overlooking the Pacific, this is more than a home—it’s a private retreat engineered for those who refuse to compromise.

Welcome to where cutting-edge sustainability, advanced technology, and uncompromising luxury converge in perfect harmony with nature.

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Josh Linnes

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He's spent nearly 20 years in Nosara raising a family and building a real estate business. That time taught him this place from every angle — as a parent, a developer, and now as someone living on his own permaculture farm.

He's developed properties throughout Central America, including his own project in Nosara. With each one, every decision was guided by one question: how do we work with this land, not against it? Whether it was managing erosion, siting buildings, or routing roads, he discovered that working with the natural contours isn't just easier — it saves money and creates properties that actually last.

Over three decades, he's helped clients navigate more than $50 million in property transactions throughout the region. But what matters more isn't the dollar figure — it's that he knows which roads flood during rainy season, which developments actually deliver what they promise, and which "ocean view" lots will be swallowed by trees before you finish building.

Years ago he co-authored Pay Dirt, a book on land investing and market cycles because he's seen too many people make expensive mistakes in places like this. Nosara is special, but it's not immune to the patterns that can trip you up: cultural differences, stalled infrastructure, properties that look perfect until you try to pull permits.

When you're searching in Nosara, you need someone who:

- Knows the actual history of properties you're considering, not just what's in the listing

- Understands how the jungle works so you don't learn expensive lessons the hard way

- Will tell you when to walk away from a deal, even if it costs him a commission

He genuinely loves talking about real estate in Nosara — the market, the opportunities, what makes sense for different situations. If you're serious about finding the right property in Nosara, whether it's your forever home or a lot you'll build on, reach out. He's always happy to discuss what you're looking for and what's actually available right now.

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