Private 12-Acre Mountain Retreat with Two Homes, Forest, and Spa Near Cuenca, Ecuador – Ideal for Development or Family Compound
Canton Paute, Cuenca, EcuadorBasics
- Category: Country Estate
- Type: Residential Sale
- Status: Active
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Half baths: 1
- Floors: 2
- Area: 4682.28 sq ft
- Lot size: 12.36 acres
- Year built: 2010
Description
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Description:
Discover unmatched serenity and investment potential with this 12.36-acre (5-hectare) private estate just 30 minutes from Cuenca, Ecuador. Located in the scenic Chicti sector of Guachapala Canton via Paute, this sprawling mountain-view property includes two spacious homes, a caretaker’s residence, mature fruit trees, a pine forest, and panoramic greenbelt vistas.
With a total of 4,682 sq ft (435 m²) of living space, the estate features a well-maintained main home with open-plan living, a guest-ready second residence, a detached spa area with Jacuzzi, and infrastructure including an on-site irrigation system and ample parking. This is a prime opportunity for those seeking a family compound, eco-retreat, or subdivision-ready land in one of Ecuador’s most desirable countryside locations.
🏡 Property Highlights:
- Location: Guachapala Canton (Chicti sector), Azuay Province – 30 minutes to Cuenca via Paute
- Lot Size: 5 hectares | 12.36 acres
- Living Area: 4,682 sq ft | 435 m² (combined between homes)
- Main Home: 160 m² – Includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loft, terraces, gazebo
- Second Home: 85 m² – 1 bedroom with ensuite, 2 additional bathrooms, terrace, laundry, workshop
- Bonus Building: 190 m² caretaker’s house (needs restoration)
- Outdoor Features: Lush gardens, fruit trees, pine forest, and long private driveway
- Wellness Area: Enclosed spa with 5-person Jacuzzi
- Water Access: Private irrigation system fed by on-site reservoirs
- Parking: 10+ vehicle spaces
🔑 Why Invest in This Ecuadorian Hacienda?
Whether you're envisioning a family retreat, boutique eco-lodge, agricultural project, or lot subdivision, this rare countryside estate offers the infrastructure, space, and location to support your goals. With stunning mountain and greenbelt views, complete privacy, and the natural beauty of mature landscaping, this is a true lifestyle and investment property in the Andes foothills.