"Quinta Contenta" - Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Now for sale by owner, Quinta Contenta is a private estate set on four hectares (ten acres) just a short bicycle ride or walk to the idyllic town of Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Quinta Contenta has gorgeous views of the town and valley, the slopes of nearby Podocarpus national park, and close-up views of sacred Mandango mountain.
The property includes five residences (all presently occupied) and a large artists workshop - all with great views - surrounding by a high abobe wall with wooden gate. The property has its own water well and water storage and distribution system.
Quinta Contenta offers an ideal combination of privacy, and proximity to one of the most charming and safest small town environments in South America. The three casitas currently provide a rental income, and can be utilized either as guest quarters or rental units. The onsite Art-Crafts Studio is approximately 1000 sq. and is situated with ideal views of Vilcabamba valley.
This is an opportunity to own prime developed real estate in one of the most beautiful, and increasingly popular spots in Latin America - with a low cost of living, pure air and water and a perfect year-round climate. The water from Quinta Contenta's well is the same "magical" Vilcabamba water, identified as a factor in Vilcabamba's reputation as "the valley of longevity." And, did you know that International Living magazine has rated Ecuador its second-most ideal country in the world to retire to (following New Zealand)? Relocating to Ecuador and, optionally, establishing a business here can be easily arranged.
Check out the following photos for an overview of Quinta Contenta and click the Vilcabamba Photos link (above) to see photos of town. Then, just click the Contact Us link to contact the owners directly. We speak English and Spanish!
main house |
main house - west side |
main house and 2-story loft |
main house - east side |
northwestern view from main house |
northern view - vilcabamba valley |
northern view - vilcabamba and podocarpus |
northeastern view |
main house - north side |
main house kitchen |
main house kitchen |
main house dining area |
main house ceiling beams |
main house - loft ladder |
main house living room |
main house bath |
2-story loft casita |
main driveway |
2-story loft casita |
main driveway |
casita #3 - south side |
entryway area and wall |
driveway stonework |
casita #3 - north side |
north view from casita #3 |
art-crafts studio building |
entryway area |
bougainvillea and wall |
ascending steps to casita #2 |
casita #2 - north side |
casita #2 - north side |
northeastern view - casita #2 |
northern view - casita #1 |
northern view - casita #1 |
casita #1 - east side |
casita #1 - east side |
northwestern view - casita #1 |
steps to entryway |
driveway to main house |
gate - interior view |
northern view - entryway |
gate - interior view |
road to vilcabamba - just three blocks to town |
gate - exterior view |
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