This lavish 4.000 square foot upscale Challuabamba home, just 20 minutes from downtown Cuenca, offers four bedrooms and five baths, an inviting living room, a formal dining room, a kitchen with high-end appliances and granite countertops, a breakfast nook, two TV rooms, an office built for two, an opulent master en suite ground floor bedroom, a wonderful bistro sunroom and three terraces. This enchanting property also boasts a separate outdoor kitchen and entertainment area with spectacular mountain and valley views, plus two gorgeous Magnolia trees, two lemon trees, an avocado tree,and various other plants and flowering shubbery that create a beautiful garden. There is also a bonus room currently being used as an art studio, but perfect for a mother-in-law's suite, guest room, or office. 

The home sits on a 1077.9 sq. meter lot. The terraced property could support a second small guest house on the upper part, or a warming fire pit for relaxation and entertaining, while watching the sun set over Cuenca.

A hand-crafted wrought-iron spiral staircase, coffered ceilings, engineered hardwood floors, tile flooring and hand installed Eucalyptus floors, a stained glass skylight, and unique architectural details add to the charm of this one-of-a-kind home, 

Located in Challuabamba, a burgeoning bedroom community favored by wealthy Ecuadorians and expats looking for quiet, peaceful living near a major city, this unique home is surrounded both by opulent properties and humble farmhouses providing a welcoming mixture of the old and new. 

A small and safe area, Challuabamba is rapidly expanding its amenities with a new Supermaxi (Cuenca's largest grocery chain), a variety of restaurants, cafes, and stores, gas stations, home and garden supply outlets, pharmacies, banks, and everything you need for everyday life. As such, Challuabamba is quickly becoming a highly desirable living community and neighborhood, just 20 minutes away from Cuenca -- the cultural capital and Ecuador's third-largest city.

The stone and wooden home, with a red tile roof, is accessed behind an artful security gate and features a large brick driveway and a covered carport. A full security system is also installed. An impressive artisanal wooden door leads you into the home's lovely foyer and a view of the gorgeous spiral staircase. 

On either side of the entryway are a cozy living room, a formal dining room, and a charming gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, wood and glass cabinetry, tons of storage space, and a separate laundry room and pantry area. All  GE profile appliances are included in the purchase price. At the rear of the downstairs is a TV room and lounge area, a large informal eating area and breakfast nook off the kitchen, and an adorable bistro and enclosed sunroom reminiscent of an Italian outdoor cafe. 

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors welcome you to a patio and hillside backyard with stairs taking you to a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen that includes a soothing fireplace, a barbecue area, plus table and chairs. The current art studio, with an accompanying bathroom, could easily be turned into a workroom, a secondary guest suite,  a maid's quarter, a game room, or extended to make a larger entertainment area. A floatation tank installed on a concrete pad with a changing booth and shower is located next to the house in the backyard and is perfect for relaxation and healing. 

The large en-suite master bedroom is found on the ground floor with a walk-in closet and a shower with a shower seat. An office space with built-in desks and soft-hinge storage and file drawers with an exquisite custom-designed stained glass art piece is also found on the main floor and is big enough for two people with extra guest seating. This room could also be turned into a guest bedroom or work-out room as well. 

Climbing up the stunning wooden and wrought iron custom winding staircase, you are struck by the huge hand-crafted stained glass skylight. On the landing is a second TV room and the 3 guest bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. One of the bedrooms has been turned into a dedicated, spa-like massage room but could be a yoga studio or meditation area. A second bathroom is located on this floor shared by the 2 other bedrooms. 

This luxurious home is listed at $410,000 unfurnished.  All kitchen appliances, custom window coverings, draperies, curtains, and high-end light fixtures are included in the purchase price and select furnishings and paintings may be negotiable.  The washer and dryer are not included.