This 3-bedroom Chordoleg townhome or family getaway with a garden and terrace is located in Chordeleg about 43 kilometres (50 minutes) from Cuenca. This is also a perfect home for locals and expats wishing to have a country life or if someone wanting to have an Airbnb in a bustling, yet quaint tourist town, close to Cuenca.

Chordeleg is a prosperous and beautiful canton, located in the Santa Bárbara River basin, in the province of Azuay, The town -- a local and international tourist city -- is known for its pottery, toquilla straw weaving, embroidery and jewelry -- which has gleaned national and global attention for its beauty and charm. Also in the area are archaeological remains, nature preserves, hiking, and river rafting, plus a beautiful town square, a large mercado with fresh fruits and vegetables, and other artisanal products within blocks from the house. Restaurants, tiendas, banks, shops, and pharmacies can be found in Chordeleg and nearby Gualaceo, a large city with every amenity and its own large tourism following. Chordeleg was also declared a “Creative City” by UNESCO in 2017, and "A Magical Town of Ecuador" in 2020. 

The 1,425.5 sq. ft townhome, built in 2013, was recently painted and updated, is unfurnished, and has a large living and dining area, a separate kitchen, a lovely garden and backyard, an office, a TV room, and 3 bedrooms (the primary is en suite) and 2.5 bathrooms. The home also has a good-sized attic reached by a pull-down ladder that is perfect as an extra sleeping quarter//play area for kids, or as a large storage unit. The downstairs office has a separate door leading to the outdoors, so could potentially be a business should you want to work from home.

The three-story house (the 3rd story is the attic) is laid out beautifully, with architectural details like a sweeping arch, leading into the living area, skylights, intricate hallways, crown molding, and a stone garden walking path and patio in the backyard. There is a small terrace with mountain views off the TV room, situated in the upper hallway between the three bedrooms. From here you can also see the nighttime twinkling lights of Chordeleg.

This is a perfect rental or Airbnb property for the many tourists who come year-round to see the artisans and especially, the jewelry and nature scapes of Chordeleg. Its proximity to Gualaceo - just ten minutes away -- also makes it an ideal getaway for Cuencanos and expats who travel to see the cabinetmaking, shoemaking, leather goods, and most notably, the Ikat weavers that populate Gualaceo. The orchid farm, Ecuagenera, is also here and is known throughout the world for its more than 300 species of orchids. Gualaceo is the second largest city in the Azuay province.

This 3-bedroom Chordoleg townhome or family getaway with a garden and terrace is listed at $149,000 negotiable.