This fabulous 5,942 sq. ft country estate on 1.4 acres of land (5800 m2) in Tutupali is 30 minutes from Cuenca and boasts three patio areas, as well as a front lawn fire pit and seating. The moment you enter the home, it  has that "wow" factor. Visitors are greeted by a gorgeous entryway with a winding, circular wooden and wrought iron staircase leading to the upstairs and a catwalk. Wooden beams, stonework, a warm and cozy electric fireplace with a river rock surround in the living room and a chef's kitchen are just the beginning of the magic this house exudes.  The entire ground floor has radiant heated flooring.

The entrance has a beautiful live garden surrounded by stonework, a fountain and a hand-crafted stained glass feature that welcomes your guests. The double-height ceilings give the open-concept home a palatial feel, and the large living, dining and kitchen area lead out onto an extraordinary enclosed patio with a 10-person jacuzzi and a living room and dining area -- perfect for entertaining. A second outdoor patio with a grilling area, as well as seating provide additional company and personal space, and a third rounded stone seating area with weather-proof cushions overlooking the beautiful landscaped backyard, with mature trees surrounding the property, make this a wonderful place to soak in the nature that is all around you, including beautiful pine forests.

The home has three bedrooms, a spare room that could easily be turned into a 4th bedroom, a TV room, a living and dining room that leads to the large kitchen with a sit-at island, a maid's quarters (currently being used as a storage and exercise room), a storage room, a study, and a covered garage with a large driveway capable of accommodating 10 cars.

The gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight and includes an oversized island with a 5-burner gas stove, a sit-at island for enjoying a glass of wine with the chef, or for kids doing homework, and a table for six inside the kitchen. A large laundry room is off to the side of this culinary masterpiece that includes tons of cabinets and storage space. All of the appliances are included in the purchase price and feature an odor extractor, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven tower, food disposal, a washer and dryer inside a separate laundry room; the jacuzzi (with pool heater system and individual 6 cylinder gas battery). Furnishings throughout the house are negotiable.

The spacious primary suite has room for a king size bed with nightstands, and a large seating area, a good-sized bathroom with stone and wood accents, and a walk-in closet. One of the guest rooms has a beautiful terrace overlooking the back yard, and is also en-suite with its own walk-in closet. The third dedicated bedroom also has its own bath.

Located 2.1 km from the Panamericana Sur, Entrance to Tutupali, the home is in a private urbanization, currently with three houses on the property -- with plenty of distance between them affording the luxury of privacy. The entrance to the urbanization is through an electric gate that is only used by the co-owners and their guests who must be buzzed in through an Intercom system located inside the home. There is also interior security systems throughout the house, and on its perimeters. Automatic street lights come on and off when vehicles or people pass through the private roads. Additionally, there are two access roads leading into the small community, in case of an emergency or road work.

The house has treated public drinking water, irrigation water, 4 gas tanks, a septic system, Etapa (public) electrical and Fiber Optic Internet service.

The asking price for this fabulous, 5,942 sq. ft. country estate on 1.4 acres of land in Tutupali is $595,000, negotiable.