An Investment Opportunity Like no Other – HUGE 13.4 Acres of Prime Development Land Bordering Palmar Airport With Current Commercial Operations and a VERY Bright Future.
An offer unique to our area and even Costa Rica(!) – this land is a gift to specialized property speculators, pilots & aircraft owners, hospitality entrepreneurs, land developers, airport services operators and ranchers & permaculturists. With such a large area, current diverse mix of use, planned upgrades and exciting nearby developments (did someone say ‘Brand New International Airport’), a driven buyer with a clear vision for their future can create pure magic & gold here!
THE LAND & AIRPORT
The long 13.4 acre lot, fully & securely fenced along its entire length, borders 562 meters along the western length of Palmar Sur Airport’s property and holds civil aviation permits for direct aircraft access to the airport’s runway. The property sits opposite the terminal building and airport structures which are visible across the field. This airport services general aviation including private activities, business jets, and medevac, and supports daily 35-minute flights to the capital city, San Jose, via Sansa Airlines. The 4,600 foot (1,400 meter) long and 60 foot (18.5 meter) wide asphalt runway caters to aircraft up to regional turboprop size like ATR 42 or Dash-8, as well as many types of common business jets such as Cessna Citation or ERJ-145. In 2019, major renovations were completed – construction of a brand-new terminal building, runway lengthening & widening, and the installation of 24-hour LED runway lighting.
An electric gate guards the compound while a long & beautiful palm-lined internal driveway leads, along the extensive manicured parklands, to the property’s sport fields, orchards, green spaces, and a huge carpark that serves the three homes and multiple other structures. A recreational ranch is currently operating on the property grounds. Engineered drainage ditches ensure the lot’s rainwater is swiftly deposited in the nearby Río Grande de Térraba while well rights allow for the drilling of water wells if necessary.
Such a large section of gardens, ancient trees, landscaping and green space makes it a haven for resident animals like squirrels, iguanas, macaws, parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, butterflies, and many many others.
MAIN HOUSE
The bright, sunny-yellow main house welcomes with a large covered front patio. The bright walls, yellow accents and beautiful nature artwork add a strong touch of happiness & airiness. A large living room with plentiful sofa seating and a dining table for six shares the main open space with the big & fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen boasts miles of counter space while plentiful storage with innovative see-thru cabinets lets you know exactly what is where! Three bedrooms, with lumber beds and flooring, are complimented by two bathrooms. Air conditioning, beautiful artwork and stunning wall murals permeate this welcoming and bright home. A covered gazebo, accessible a short distance from the home via a covered outside walkway, holds a hammock, bar and plenty of seating – it will surely host many brunches, dinners, lively drink sessions, sunset cocktails and lazy afternoon naps.
The main house holds water filters, a hot water tank and is watched over by a CCTV security system.
RENTAL HOMES
Two rental homes – in striking green and burgundy paintjobs – are currently operated under a commercial accommodation business. These equally bright & beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes sit across the carpark from the main house. The owner plans to, shortly, equip both homes with air conditioning.
OTHER STRUCTURES
Large warehouse / garage / workshop with an attached aircraft hangar. This building can be easily utilized as a multi-aircraft hangar, a sizeable garage, an enormous storage warehouse, stay retained as a mixed-use facility, plus many other uses. Security provided by a CCTV system.
Covered storage shed which currently houses the tractor / mower and several trailers
Two-car garage
Cellar with automatic solar lights for nighttime lighting and security.
ORCHARDS, THE YARD, AND SPORT FIELDS
Extensive tropical orchards are providing a huge variety of fruit and produce – and luckily, the land does not require year-round fertilization or irrigation. A list of these fruit trees is presented at the end of this description.
Multiple 75-year-old timber trees and many types of ornamental shrubs & plants – gracing an immaculately designed & maintained yards – complete the offering. The manicured yards extend over enormous areas (covering the property in its entirety) and are graced by gorgeous lawns that would not be out of place in the finest of European palaces. The lawns are speckled with large, mature trees that provide a haven for wildlife.
Two full-sized and lighted sport fields – a soccer pitch and a volleyball court – allow for the excitement of late-night cool-air sport action.
USE & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A pilot-aircraft owner would be in pure heaven here – they could wake up, drink their coffee, walk outside to their plane and be off in minutes! With so much land, a fleet of small aircraft could make their home here with so much room left over. The property holds civil aviation permits which allow quick and care-free movement between the property and airside grounds. An exclusive pilot-owner community – where multiple private homes with airside access would permit planes to be taxied from the homes’ driveways straight onto the runway – could be a lucrative endeavor. As could be a number of commercial offerings that can cater to the aviation interests. Light industrial or warehousing uses, shops & commercial centers, restaurant, cafes, and many other businesses can be situated inside this land close to the public road.
The current complement of two rental homes could be upgraded or expanded. An addition of a swimming pool, jacuzzi, patios, gazebos, yoga decks and other structures could create a resort that caters to aviation, recreation, sports, horse-riding, agriculture, ranching and many other endeavors – with so much land, you can easily mix-and-match so the land offers a little bit of everything!
ADDITIONS
The following items can be negotiated for inclusion in the sale:
2010 Nissan Frontier pickup, 6-speed manual, 4L engine in excellent condition with license plates and valid technical inspection (see photos)
Snapper zero-turn, 60-inch, 23 HP mower in excellent condition
Ultralight aircraft (see photos)
NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The area to the south of the town has been designated as the new home of Costa Rica’s third gateway international airport. The two current airports – in San Jose and Liberia – are located in the northern part of the nation necessitating a 4-5 hour plus road trip into our area. The new airport will serve our high-demand southern part of the country – likely leading to a tourism and development boom. Would it not be nice to be in possession of a HUGE, developed parcel of land bordering the region’s now largest airport in the biggest service town for tens of kilometers?
Such a unique and exciting opportunity with current commercial returns and untold way to shape & develop the land is unlike any one you will find in Costa Rica. Contact REMAX to see this land & all of her homes, structures, gardens, cars & airplanes, sport fields, and views TODAY!
ORCHARD TREES
These are some of the trees you will find in the orchards: Soursop, Mango, Banana, Plantain, Coconuts, Avocado, Chinese Mamon, Guava, Breadfruit, Sugarcane, Cas, Star Apple, orange, Lemons, Tangerine, Mangosteen, Oronja, Carambola, Guava, Yuplon, Cherry, Hairy Apple, Water Apple.