Stunning Villa for Sale in Up-And-Coming Market of Cuenca, EC

[Claire Boyte-White]

**Please note: This property is located in Ecuador. State marked as WA because there is no International option. It is represented by Cuenca Realty, a real estate team comprised of an American and an Ecuadorian. This villa is amazing as a home, but would be a fantastic rental property. With multiple buildings either outfitted already as living spaces, or fully plumbed and ready for a bit of re-purposing, this property could serve as a large compound-style rental or event space. Completely furnished with high-end American appliances and custom furnishings, this property is fully rent-ready. Owners are only leaving due to health issues, and are motivated to sell. Price is negotiable.**

Breathtaking Villa Encantada - Amazing Investment Opportunity

700 Square Meters Living Space, 5000 Square Meters (1.24 Acres) of Land

*** This is an exclusive listing with Cuenca Realty, and we don't anticipate that it will stay on the market long, so contact us today with any questions or to set up a virtual viewing. Comment below, message us on Facebook @CuencaRealty, or send us an email at [email protected].***

La Villa Encantada is any investor's dream. Fully renovated in the past ten years, this property maintains all the old world charm of classic Latin American architecture, but with modern interior design, U.S.-quality appliances and furnishings, and amenities you just can't find for this price in other markets. From water-heated floors in all the primary living spaces to a fully equipped gym and sauna, this property has everything you need to start producing consistent rental income from high-paying short or long-term tenants.

La Villa Encantada is located just steps from one of the main thoroughfares in the up-and-coming market of Cuenca, Ecuador - but without any of the noise of city living. With the main house sleeping eight or more, a charming guest house, and multiple other detached buildings plumbed and ready to be easily converted into living spaces, this property is ideal as a luxury rental for families, conferences, weddings, or other high-end events.

Cuenca is quickly becoming a favorite among expats from the US and Europe. Your investment dollars can go further in this South American city. And say goodbye to seasonal cash flow - it's Spring all year round in this equatorial mountain paradise! There's never a bad time to come to Cuenca, and now is definitely the BEST time to invest. Prices will only continue to rise and more and more people flock to affordable, sunny Ecuador.

Some of this property's amazing features include:

*Nearly 700 square meters of living space

*Spacious primary kitchen with industrial quality American appliances

*Secondary kitchen with walk-through pantry

*Outdoor kitchen with built-in gas BBQ and huge wood-fired brick pizza oven

*Large working fireplaces in living room and master bedroom, with U.S standard smokeless chimneys, and gas starters so you never need kindling

*Four bedrooms, three with private baths

*Walk-in closet in master bedroom, additional modular closet and seating area, en-suite master bath with heated floors, towel racks, his and her sinks, and linen closet.

*Five and a half baths in total in the main house, one in the guest house, and plumbing for full baths in every external building.

*Fully equipped gym, separate from the main house, with machines, free weights, bands, and traction sling

*Dry or steam sauna, wired for sound and with fully customizable temperature and humidity settings

*Heated floors in the kitchen, master bathroom, living room, and gym

*Modular storage and shelving in bedrooms and office, fully customizable and removable, with the look of classic built-ins

*Custom-designed Ecuador-themed stained glass throughout

*Full dining room with open-plan for optimal light and a relaxing atmosphere

*Huge skylights and windows throughout

*Home theater with stadium seating couches for 7 and flat screen tv, separate from the main house for quite screenings

*Separate laundry room with stackable washer and dryer and built-in storage

Beyond the main living space, this property continues to deliver surprises and value:

*Separate guesthouse with iron pot-belly stove, fully-equipped kitchen, and unique stained glass accents

*Large storage area on the first floor of the guest house building - Could easily be converted into a second guest space or two-story guest house

*Groundskeeper's cottage, currently used as a workshop, but fully plumbed for a living space with full bath and kitchen

*Separate two-car garage with ample storage and covered walkway leading to the main house

*Automatic irrigation system

*Functional well

*Rainwater collection system

*Multiple water supply systems

*Three-tier water filtration system

*Generator capable of running the entire property

*Israeli-built security system

*Electric gate, with separate service gate for large trucks and gas canister delivery right to your door

*Automatic lights throughout the property for added security after dark

*Sunny front patio with high-quality furniture

*Just on the other side of the beautiful Tomebamba river from Ordoñez Lasso, one of the biggest streets in Cuenca - zero street noise, but walkable to the main road for optimal convenience.

These are just *some* of the fantastic features this property has to offer - you truly have to see it to believe it. Its multiple living spaces, security, and privacy make it an amazing investment property. Cuenca Realty also provides Property Management services from a native Ecuadorian professional who can help you ensure that maintenance issues are quickly taken care of, tenants stay happy, and your property continues to produce consistent cash flow year round.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional photos.