This ground-floor Cuenca condo in a luxury riverside building has a 974 sq. ft patio with beautiful green gardens, a garden shed, and a covered pergola. Located in the coveted La Terrassa building, directly on the Tomebamba River in Puertas del Sol, this 122.3 sq. meter (1,318 sq. ft) condo has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a large kitchen (overlooking the patio), a spacious living/dining area with an electric fireplace, and is the perfect nature-lovers retreat on the first floor. Tons of plants and climbing vines keep the patio private and a hidden gem. All of the plants are included in the purchase price. The condo also includes 2 parking spots and a bodega/storage unit in the building's underground garage.

Situated directly across from the beautiful Tomebamba River and its great walking paths and natural surroundings, downtown Cuenca is only a 15-minute walk, much of which is on this scenic path. And Supermaxi -- Cuenca's largest supermarket -- and many great restaurants are just minutes away.

Condominio Terrassa is a highly desirable building featuring 24/7 security, and a welcoming lobby with a guard who is always on the scene to meet and announce all guests.

Building management is exceptional, with a maintenance man living on the premises and a building administrator who is available five days a week.

The building also has underground parking, a generator that powers the entire building in case of a power outage, a shared entertainment and meeting room off the lobby, and the piece de resistance ... a huge shared terrace on the seventh floor. This enormous terrace has distinct, private seating areas, spectacular panoramic views, and a pergola for dining and entertaining. A smaller shared terrace is also available to reserve for special events.

The unfurnished unit is located off the opulent lobby and has ease of access due to its location on the first floor. It is also an ideal investment for an Airbnb-type rental (no stairs to climb with heavy suitcases), due to its location, security, views, and amenities. The apartment has an open-plan living and dining area with an electric fireplace. The living space leads out to the greens-filled patio. The kitchen is located off the dining room and appliances included in the sale are the oven, gas stove with range hood, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and a top-of-the-line Bosch dishwasher. Ceiling fans, which are found in all of the main living areas including the bedrooms, are also included in the purchase price. 

The master is en-suite and there is a second bathroom shared by the guest rooms and used as a social bath. One of the three bedrooms is currently being used as an office and has handy built-ins for storage. The living/dining area also is equipped with wooden shelving to showcase your mementos and treasures.

The monthly HOA is approximately $89 including maintenance of the complex's many outdoor gardens and terraces, plus 24/7 security, cleaning, and administration, among many other amenities.

The condo is wired for cable TV and the Internet.

The terrace has outdoor illumination, a covered pergola, a garden shed, a privacy wall, and an electric fence w/ remote control. As such it is secure and safe and a delight to relax and entertain in.

The asking price for this ground-floor Cuenca condo in a luxury riverside building with a huge patio is $220,000.