This beautiful, one-bedroom villa in a private estate -- Pakakuna Gardens -- is 25 minutes from the International Airport in Quito in the charming Andean town of Checa. Located in the Valley of Tumbaco, this incredible, lavish, villa is part of a unique resort and gated community consisting of villas and residences set inside the largest botanical garden in Ecuador and only 40 km from Ecuador's capital city of Quito. The 30 sq. meters of gardens within the estate are considered some of the largest and most beautiful gardens in South America, with 500 species of flowers and plants from around the globe. This villa has a small green space outside with lovely plantings and shrubs.

The designer villa has a living room with a working fireplace, a dining room, and a kitchen (with a fabulous view), plus one bedroom and one bath. The charming villa also has a den which could be easily be converted into a second bedroom should you desire more sleeping areas and a half, guest bathroom. Additionally, it has a small area for a washer and dryer.

With its proximity to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, this villa is an ideal home for visitors frequently traveling to and from Ecuador or buyers who want to live near a global destination city without the contamination and the noise of an urban dwelling. Nestled in the valley, this home also has spring-like weather throughout the entire year, making it an ideal part-time home for snowbirds and those living in hot summer regions.

Two rivers border the estate, with ravines about 200 meters deep, forming a natural fortress, which creates total privacy, security, and most of all, spectacular valley and city vistas. There are also stunning walking trails.

This all-encompassing complex also offers a gourmet shop with everything you need for daily living, a medical facility, an organic garden, a restaurant (with home delivery services),  a TV and video room, a pool table, soccer field, and an indoor and outdoor heated pool. Additionally, there is a world-class $2 million spa that features a jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, solarium, a massage room, and a gym. There is also a tennis court and an area for horses. Cleaning and laundry services, as well as a hairdresser, and an esthetician can be arranged. And, should you have visitors, there are designated rooms for your guests.

More like a resort than a gated community, Pakakuna Gardens has 24/7 security, private parking, visitors parking, and complimentary golf carts to ride throughout the gorgeous community.  

This beautiful, one-bedroom villa in a private estate -- Pakakuna Gardens -- is listed at $210,000