Casa Holmes: Modern Glass Home with Ocean Views

Playas Del Coco, Guanacaste
$2,200,000 Property ID: 24515

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Location: Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica
✨ Casa Holmes – The Iconic “Glass House” of Playas del Coco ✨
🏆 Award-Winning Architectural Masterpiece

Perched dramatically above Playas del Coco, this one-of-a-kind residence—known locally as “The Glass House”—is a rare fusion of modern design and natural beauty. Anchored into a massive rock formation, the home is both an architectural landmark and a luxurious retreat.

🌿 Design & Philosophy
✅ Seamless integration of architecture + nature 🌱
✅ Glass walls & sliding panels framing 360° views of ocean 🌊 & forest 🌳
✅ Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns 🏗️
✅ Organic layout following natural land contours 🪨
✅ Textural continuity: polished concrete, natural stone, custom wood finishes ✨

🏡 Layout & Features
✅ Primary Suite – A private retreat, separated by a bridge over a serene water feature 🌸
✅ Two Lower-Level Bedrooms – Each with ensuite + separate entrance (ideal for guests or rental suites) 🛌
✅ Two Secondary Bedrooms on main level near the social spaces
✅ Main Kitchen at the heart of the home 🍴
✅ Infinity Pool (17m x 4.8m, depth 0.85–1.7m) blending with panoramic ocean views 🏊‍♂️

⚙️ Mechanical & Infrastructure
✅ Water Softener – Duplex system 9500 (Aguamarket brand) 💧
✅ Electric Generator – Generac, 26,000 watts ⚡
✅ Solar Water Heating – 30-gallon tank ☀️
✅ Water Supply – Main tank (5,000 liters) + Backup tank (15,000 liters) 🚰

🛏️ Bedrooms & Baths

Total Bedrooms: 5 🛏️

Bathrooms: 5 Full + 1 Half 🛁

Layout: 3 bedrooms on main level, 2 on lower level (separate but accessible inside)

🏆 Awards & Recognition
✅ GRAND PRIX VII Bienal de Arquitectura de Costa Rica, 2004
✅ First Place – Premio Maranta (Landscape Integration)
✅ Honorable Mention – Premio Metalco

🌴 Highlights:
✅ Award-winning, site-responsive architecture 🏆
✅ Panoramic views of Playas del Coco Bay + protected forest reserve 🌅
✅ Striking transparency & natural rock integration 🪨
✅ Fully custom concrete & glass structure
✅ Lush tropical landscaping woven into daily living 🌺

✨ Casa Holmes is more than a luxury home—it’s a living conversation between design and nature. An iconic residence for those who seek modernist beauty, privacy, and timeless appeal.

📲 Schedule your private viewing today and experience this masterpiece firsthand. _TV
MLSID
24515
Price
$2,200,000
Status
Available
Property Type
Single Family Homes
Beds
5
Baths
5
LOT Area (SQ M)
3465
Floor Area (SQFT)
40552
Year Built
2004
Acres
0.86
Additional Features
Parking Spaces : 2
View : Ocean

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