Magnotti / Moore House
The house is located in Pilangosta, a tiny and quiet village about 4-5 km outside of
Hojancha. A recreation center with swimming pool is located 1 km from our home. The
house is surrounded by hills and green pastures. Hojancha has around 7000 people,
supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, post office, gift shops, clothing stores,
pizzerias, restaurants, veterinarians, hardware stores, a park, church, dentists, clinic,
internet café, video store, liquor store, ice cream shop, buses to Nicoya and San Jose. We
are just a few minutes away from the Monte Alto National Reserve and a 35 minute drive
away from Playa Carillo & Samara. Hojancha has been mention on National Geographic
for its residence having one of the highest longevity in the world. The town is very safe,
there is no crime and it is possible to sleep with the windows and doors open day & night
and be able to travel, knowing your belongings are safe at home while you are away
without needing an armed guard at the door. The cars can be left unlocked, and there are
no drug pushers or prostitutes on the corners. The town is very well maintained and
clean. Our home is a private and secure mountain getaway for those seeking a slower
paced lifestyle or retirement.
Foundation is 8” thick, double steel reinforced concrete. Walls are steel reinforced
concrete block construction with closed box-steel roof beams. Insulation in roof and
patio roof to protect from the intense sun and heat. Green 50 year galvanized metal roof
with 39” / 1m overhang all around. Soffits and fascia are finished with stained and
urethaned teak. In the roof are four skylights 8’0’L x 27.5”W, two over kitchen & living
room and two in the loft.
9’0”/ 2.75m wall height and 18’0” / 5.50m cathedral ceiling in Kitchen & Living room.
Open loft space above master bedroom with separate entrance outside. View from loft
space is onto living room and kitchen. No stairs inside the house. Everything is barrier
free, there are no changes in level, stairs, steps or thresholds.
All ceilings throughout the house are tongue and groove teak, stained dark brown with
three coats of urethane on both sides for added moisture protection. Light taupe & beige
colored travertine-look clay tile throughout house, incl. loft, 20” x 20” / 50cm x 50cm
size. 1/8” grout line and 3” / 8cm tiled baseboards (so mop doesn’t hit the stucco walls).
Tile on terrace, front porch and back patio is a brick colored, non-slip clay tile, 18” x 18”
/ 45cm x 45cm size with ¼” grout line.
Entire house has double coated 25 year stucco finish outside and inside. Walls are
deliberately not 100% smooth for added rustic appearance. Stucco can be painted if
desired. There is no hot water tank, but a European style flow through ceramic water
heater. One 65,000 BTU European style split-unit air conditioner in the living room,
suspended on the ceiling, and another 8000 BTU split-unit in the bathroom.
All exit doors are solid cedar, have four Stanley heavy duty 4” brass hinges. Baldwin
dead bolt door locks and European style door handles with keylocks, in antique brass
finish. Interior doors are solid melina w/ one single recessed panel, three Stanley 4”
brass hinges and Baldwin door handles, also in antique brass finish.
Home has 1566 sf / 145m2. If you count the tiled and roofed terrace, the house has 2295
sf / 212.5 m2. The terrace can easily be closed in and the space outside the living room
made into a third bedroom and the area outside of the kitchen into a dining room.
Kitchen 16’2”W x 11’0”L
4.93m x 3.36m
Cabinets: Custom built, ¾” solid cedar (no plywood or particle board), dark cherry finish
inside & out, ½” overlay, flat panel doors & drawers, 97” total height , uppers 42” high,
14” deep (2” deeper than std. uppers) w/ clear glass inserts, 24” deep cabinet over fridge,
solid wood refrigerator side support panel. Island has two 36” wide base cabinets w/ 4
hidden drawers inside. All drawers have heavy duty steel, full extension, ball bearing
tracks. Cabinet hinges are are concealed and knobs are antique brass finish.
Counter tops: Granite in gold & black color, bullnose edge, 4” / 10cm backsplash, island
top 8’3”x 3’5” / 2.50 x 1.04m w/ 14” / 36cm overhang on 3 sides. Ideal as breakfast bar
or dining table.
Range: Frigidaire 30” / 76cm, ceramic top, self clean, convection oven, SS & black.
Hood: NuTone, SS, 2 halogen lights.
Sink: 33” / 84cm SS drop-in double sink, 18 gauge steel, 10” / 25cm deep.
Faucet: Price Pfister, single control & single hole installation, gooseneck w/ built in
sprayer, nickel finish.
Dishwasher: Bosch SS inside and out, hidden controls.
Refrigerator: Whirlpool, top freezer, 28”W x 72”H / 71cm x 1.83m, SS look front, black
sides.
Windows: 5’10”W x 3’8”H x 1’4”D / 1.77m x 1.11m x 41cm picture window over sink
facing N, has tiled sill. 5’5” Wx 6’1”H / 1.64m x 1.85m sliding window facing E.
Lighting: 48” / 1.22m Fluorescent lamp over sink, one pendant lamp suspended on a
teak beam over kitchen island.
Doors: French doors with full clear double pane glass inserts out to terrace facing W.
Living Room 16’2”W x 13’6”L / 4.92m x 4.10m
Built-in wall unit in melina wood, stained dark, open shelves, rustic, 8’8”W x 8’10”H x
1’9”D / 2.63m x 2.68m x 53cm. 43”x 29” / 1.09m x 73.5cm opening for large TV.
Doors: French doors, cedar with clear double pane glass inserts out to terrace, facing W.
Lighting: Flexible track halogen, SS finish, kobalt, five MR16 spots and five steel
finished single spotlights on walls.
Master bedroom 17’4”W x 18’2”L x 8’7”H / 6.25m x 5.50m x 2.60m
Closet: 3’4” x 8’8” finished in melina paneling, w/ built in melina shelving & hangrod.
Doors: French doors, cedar with clear double pane glass inserts out to terrace, facing N.
Two interior door, one into hallway to living room, other into hallway to master
bathroom.
Window: One single sliding window 5’3”W x 3’3”H / 1.60m x 98cm, facing S.
Lighting: Flexible track halogen, SS finish, kobalt blue, five MR16 spots and one single
ceiling fixture in closet.
Master bathroom 9’3”W x 9’3”L / 2.80m x 2.80m
Countertop: Granite in gold & black, with bullnose edge and 4” / 10cm backsplash, 75”L
x 25”D / 1.90m x 63cm, double sinks.
Sinks: Two American Standard, shell design, white porcelain, drop-in, 20”W x 16”D /
51cm x 41cm.
Faucets: Price Pfister, nickel finish w/ old fashioned pump design, single hole mount into
granite.
Bathtub: American Standard, white fiberglass, 60” x 32” x 18” / 1.52m x 81cm x 46cm
Tub alcove 5’5”L x 3’10”D / 1.65m x 1.17m. Glass block inserts from hallway into tub
alcove and from tub alcove to outdoor shower for added daylight in bathroom. 6” / 15cm
beige ceramic tile halfway up the bathroom walls with decorative edge tile, also, entire
tub alcove tiled from tub to ceiling, as well as tiled tub apron, along with deco edge tiles..
Tub Fixture: Price Pfister, nickel finish, wall mounted, large rain type shower head,
single lever control and bath spout.
Toilet: American Standard, white porcelain, elongated bowl, 18” high.
Lighting: Three nickel finish wall sconces, matching ceiling light with three lights on
one metal bar. One water resistant recessed ceiling fixture over bathtub.
Doors: Single door, cedar with clear double pane glass insert, leading to outdoor shower
and back patio, facing S. One interior door into hallway to master bedroom.
Back patio: 11’3” x 13’0” / 3.40m x 4.00m
Outdoor shower: 7’0” x 3’4” / 2.13m x 1.02m, walls covered with 6” / 15cm kobalt blue
tile, glass block partition to protect bathroom door from water. Non-slip floor tile and
teak ceiling.
(Perfect for taking a shower while watching the sunrise or washing the dogs without
getting the bathroom dirty)
Dual shower heads, handheld and wall mounted, single lever controls in chrome finish.
Lighting: Ceiling light with three lights on one metal bar, matches lighting inside
bathroom. One motion sensor halogen flood light attached to wooden post.
Back patio covered with insulated roof, supported by one stained 6” tree trunks. Teak
ceiling stained dark and urethaned on both sides. 18” x 18” non-slip tile.
Area fenced, ideal to secure dogs. Covered with green privacy mesh, allows view out,
but not in. Concrete triple utility sink and hose bib.
Laundry Room 7’0”W x 9’3”L x 8’7”H / 2.13m x 2.82m x 2.60m
Washer: Whirlpool Duet HT front loader.
Dryer: Kenmore Elite Oasis extra large capacity.
Chest Freezer: Telstar 28”W x 22”D / 71cm x 56cm. Ample shelving for storage.
Loft: 23’0”W x 20’9”L / 7.00m x 6.30m
Loft is located directly above master bedroom. Has separate entrance, accessible via
stairs outside on S/W corner. Wrought iron railing located above LR wall unit. Has a
small storage area 6’7” x 9’10” / 2.00m x 3.00m in the corner, under the roof. Loft has
additional plumbing hook-up for possible kitchenette or shower. Bottom of the loft stairs
are located only a few feet from back patio and outdoor shower entrance, and has tiled
walkway.
Door: Single entry door, cedar with clear double pane glass insert.
Lighting: Flexible track halogen, SS finish, kobalt blue, five MR16 spots and one single
wall fixture for spot light.
Window: Sliding window 5’1”W x 2’6”H / 1.55m x 77cm, facing S.
Lighting: Wall light with three lights on one metal bar.
Loft Bath: 6’6”W x 6’0”L / 2.00m x 1.80m
Sink: American Standard, white porcelain, pedestal sink 33.5” H / 85cm.
Faucet: Price Pfister, single lever control, nickel finish, 4” / 10cm spread.
Toilet: American Standard, white porcelain, round bowl, 14 ½ ”H / 36cm.
Window: Small sliding window 23”W x 22”H / 58.5cm x 56cm over toilet facing E.
Terrace 16’9”W x 43’6”L /
5.10m x 13.26m
Covered with insulated roof, supported by three stained 6” tree trunks. Teak ceiling
stained dark and urethaned on both sides. 18” x 18” non-slip tile.
Lighting: three ceramic light fixtures attached to the wooden posts and two black ceiling
fans with built in lighting.
Water & Septic System
Water: Franklin Electric PumpTeck well pump with a Rotoplas 2500L water storage
tank, Wellmate water pressure pump and tank with 86.7 gal / 328L capacity.
Septic: Dual septic tank system for toilets only with 20m long drainfield away from the
house. Sink and shower water get recycled into nature.
Power / Electric
House has its own 25 KV transformer, which we purchased and no other houses are
connected to.