5 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 SqFt
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,200 sqft
Price per Sqft $261
Subdivision Guavate
MLS Listing ID PR9122267
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1999
Annual Tax Amount $1,366
Lot Size 2.760 Acres
Acres 2.76
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Set at the crown of a mountaintop in Guavate, Cayey, this peaceful refuge feels suspended above the landscape, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains in every direction. A small winding road leads past a few neighboring residences to the property gate; from there, the path continues upward until the home reveals itself at what feels like the top of the world. The architecture has a tropical modernist undertone, with exposed concrete, practical lines, and wide outdoor spaces designed to let the landscape take center stage.
The main residence opens to a generous wraparound veranda and expansive terrace with a pool table and bar area, all oriented toward the views. Inside, the ground level features a dramatic foyer with tall ceilings, an open kitchen, and living and dining areas that flow directly to the terrace, anchored by a working chimney! A rare and atmospheric feature in Puerto Rico, especially meaningful in the cooler mountain months of Cayey. Two bedrooms share a full bathroom on this level, while the entire second floor is dedicated to the primary suite, complete with an oversized walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom, and private covered balcony overlooking the landscape.
Surrounded by blooming robles nativos with their lilac-pink flowers, towering red torch ginger, giant ferns and layered tropical foliage, the property feels both elemental and transportive, a place where mountain air and endless green meet in perfect balance. A round dipping pool is perfectly positioned to capture the views, while a separate guest cabaña offers two independent suites, each with their own kitchen and bathroom, separated by a lock-off door for flexibility and privacy.
The property is fully supported by a whole-property backup generator and its own private water source with cistern and pump system, an exceptional advantage in today's climate of water rationing and drought. Private, resilient, and deeply connected to the mountain landscape, this Guavate mountain retreat feels worlds away while remaining unmistakably Puerto Rico.
Location
State PR
County Cayey
Community Guavate
Area 00736 - Cayey
Zoning R-G
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating None
Cooling Mini-Split Unit(s)
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Concrete
Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Furnishings Furnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Driveway
Pool Other
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
View Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Roof Type Concrete
Porch Covered, Porch, Wrap Around
Exposure West
Garage false
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Mountainous, Street Dead-End
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 2 to less than 5
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Private, Well
Architectural Style Custom
Structure Type Concrete
New Construction false
Others
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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