Colonial Mountain Estate on 11,591 m² in El Castillo, San Rafael de Heredia
A private mountain sanctuary surrounded by mature gardens, offering timeless architecture, cool-climate living, and exceptional expansion potential.
Nestled in the cool mountains of San Rafael de Heredia, within the exclusive residential community of El Castillo, Villa Assisi is a timeless colonial mountain estate surrounded by mature trees, manicured gardens, and remarkable privacy.
Set on an expansive 11,591 m² property with approximately 390 m² of construction , the residence offers the rare balance between tranquility, nature, and proximity to the city, located just 15 minutes from downtown Heredia.
Originally built by one of Costa Rica’s most renowned structural engineers, the home was conceived with anti-seismic structural integrity , combining solid construction with the warmth and character of traditional mountain architecture.
Key highlights of the estate include:
• 11,591 m² of mostly flat and highly usable land
• Colonial-style residence with approximately 390 m² of construction
•Mature gardens and lush natural surroundings
• Privileged topography allowing potential development of a larger future residence
• Private internal road and generous parking capacity
• Independent 70 m² caretaker or gardener’s house
• Service bedroom with full bathroom
Main Level
The main level embraces natural light and garden views, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere enhanced by fine wood finishes.
• Spacious living room with exposed wooden beams and wood-burning fireplace
• Open terrace overlooking the gardens, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living
•Independent kitchen with breakfast area and pantry
•Large office space and guest half bathroom
• Primary bedroom with cedar floors, walk-in closet and private fireplace
• Secondary bedroom with full bathroom


Lower Level
The lower level expands the social areas and connects directly with the gardens.
• Comfortable family room with fireplace and kitchenette
• Wine cellar
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a garden-level terrace
• Two additional bedrooms with cedar wood floors
Lifestyle and Opportunity
One of the property’s most compelling attributes is its generous and mostly flat topography , offering both privacy and the rare possibility to expand or develop a future signature residence at the front of the estate while preserving the charm of the existing home.
Large land parcels of this scale are increasingly rare in San Rafael de Heredia, making Villa Assisi a distinctive opportunity within the market.
Villa Assisi is more than a residence—it is a private mountain retreat where architecture, nature, and potential converge , a property that must be experienced in person to fully appreciate its atmosphere, scale, and possibilities.