This exquisite 3-floor, 4,047 sq.ft Chaullabamba country home is 20 minutes from Cuenca and is located in a quiet, residential area in a beautiful rural setting. The light and bright contemporary 4-bedroom, 6-bath, triplex has a gorgeous teak wood deck and outdoor kitchen and sits on 825 sq. meters of land, which includes a backyard and an area the current owners have created for their many pets, with dog houses and a dog run. This space could easily be turned into a vegetable garden, orchard, or play area. Lemon trees and flowering plants and trees adorn the combination flat and sloped property, which has two entrances, should you want to divide the property or add an independent guest house or Airbnb unit. The house -- with a beautiful iron gate -- also has an electric fence around the perimeter, and remote control security and lighting, that can be monitored through your cell phone whether you are close to home or far away. The community also has alarm systems tied to a local security company. Additionally, this great entertainment home has a 4-car garage and public parking for guests.

This unique house has a grand entrance with a huge wooden door that leads into an open-concept living room and formal dining room that flows naturally out to the covered patio and pergola. The outdoor patio features lots of seating, an outdoor kitchen with a large clay oven, and a secondary oven and grill. Beautifully manicured grass and flowering shrubs and trees can be found in both the front and back lawns of the house, enhancing the beauty of this home.

The kitchen, with a large eat-in area and dining table, has granite countertops and lots of wood cabinets and cupboards. A large laundry room that doubles as a mudroom, for taking off muddy shoes and hanging wet clothing and cold-weather jackets is found at the side of the kitchen. But, jackets may not be required, as Challabamba is warmer and sunnier than Cuenca making it an ideal spot for those people wanting a little warmer climate.

Hardwood stairs, lead to a second-floor landing that is used as a family and TV room with a social bath. The primary en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet is also located on the second floor., Two additional guest rooms (one en-suite) and a guest bath are located on the third floor, as is an office that could be converted into another bedroom. should you need extra sleeping quarters. An attic can be reached through pull-down stairs and could be used as a secondary family room, a yoga or meditation space, a "man cave" or for additional storage. 

The open flow of the house, the stunning woodwork and stone accent walls, a brick patio and outdoor kitchen, tons of storage space throughout the house (and outdoors in two bodegas), as well as the landscaping and well-thought-out modern design, make this a very special house.

Chaullabamba is an affluent country suburb about 20 minutes on the Pan-American highway from the historic, UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Cuenca. The town is favored by wealthy Ecuadorians and expats, and the area is becoming more and more popular as a luxury countryside retreat. With the recent addition of Supermaxi (Ecuador's largest supermarket chain) and additional amenities including restaurants, pharmacies, cafes, gardening stores, gyms, and a clinic, property prices are rising, as is the appeal of this area, making this a great time to invest in a town that is sure to give you a great return on your investment in future years.

The asking price for this exquisite 3-floor, 4,047 sq. ft Chaullabamba country home is $380,000. There is also a fee for the maintenance, gardening, and security of the community, which is $20 per month.

The house comes unfurnished with the exception of built-ins, window treatments, and lighting fixtures, but furnishings and appliances are negotiable for an additional price.