Ventanas San Mateo is comprised of over 30 acres of “dry rainforest” and jungle. It has a large amount of teak still planted on the property that is approximately 8-9 years in age. The property itself is divided into 21 separate properties, all of which has gorgeous panoramic ocean views as well as views of the surrounding mountains and towns. It is 2 miles from the town of San Mateo and 4 miles from Orotina which is known as the “fruit capitol of Costa Rica” as well as the “gateway to the Pacific”. The property is secluded and private and yet is only a 45 minute drive from San Jose.

The area has been designed to provide maximum ocean views and yet still to preserve the jungle and lush green surroundings. This property will retain its original natural state and heritage of its surroundings.

The property itself is divided into 21 separate properties, all of which have gorgeous panoramic ocean views...

The property not only contains all appropriate infrastructutre but will contain a pool, Jacuzzi, clubhouse , walking paths , a suspension bridge AND a large common area. And remember, there are only 21 separate properties here!

Ventanas will be governed ultimately by a Homeowners association but will initially offer around the clock security and total care and maintenance of your property and purchase. Your home and investment will be protected and cared for at all times.



We have also made arrangements with a local company which specializes in rentals for those interested in deriving extra income from their property when it is not in use.

Ventanas San Mateo as an investment…

The developers have made every effort to ensure that the current buyers of properties and homes in Ventanas show significant return on their investment. The following will ensure that buyers will benefit from maximum capital gains:

• The new road from San Jose to the pacific will be completed in an estimated 2 years…it is 80% complete at present and it is estimated that driving time from the Central Valley will be halved , thus making the Central Pacific beaches and real estate even more accessible.
• All of the amenities offered by Ventanas are normally available ONLY in much larger or much more expensive communities.
• The privacy and security available because of the location of Ventanas is rare. Other Central Pacific developments are located in areas which are much more crowded and certainly not private…nor are they secure.
• Demographics show that huge numbers of “baby boomers” are just beginning to buy outside the country. This will most likely accelerate in coming years.
• While a certain type of buyer will be attracted to the glitz of crowded resort towns, it is more likely that more and more will be attracted to “the real Costa Rica”…provided that all amenities are there of course!
• The homes in the Ventanas development are of the highest quality. Many other developers use substandard material, which at first glance, is not noticeable. The homes in Ventanas are solidly constructed of concrete, steel and the finest hardwood and tiles. And no expense has been spared on fixture installation.
• Many developers spend inordinately high amounts of money on advertising and promotion ….and many insist upon maximizing their returns. While the developers of Ventanas insist upon making a profit…it is their primary intent to produce the best possible product for a “reasonable” profit. The developers know construction and they know costs and are passing on their knowledge in the form of pricing and the assurance of quality.

THE TEAK FACTOR:

Ventanas San Mateo is blessed with a plethora of fruit trees, palms and over 35 different types of hardwood trees, but also has a teak forest where trees were planted approximately a decade ago. As an additional incentive for future homeowners, the owners/developers of Ventanas will deed 3 hectares of teak to the collective home ownership of Ventanas. The trees are planted about 1-1/2 meters apart and are relatively homogeneous in most areas, have been well maintained and will be mature in approximately 10-15 years, at which time the proceeds of the harvest will be distributed among the homeowners.

We have done our own projections and, assuming no appreciation whatsoever, (which is ludicrous given the supply and demand factors of teak) each property owner of Ventanas San Mateo will receive almost as much return in the future as the present day purchase price of the property. Hard to believe? Yes, it is...but you do the math. And then make your decision.

WHAT IS TEAK?

Teak is a close-grained hardwood with high natural oil and rubber content. It is one of the hardest, strongest and most durable of all timbers, highly resistant to any rotting and almost impervious to the effects of hot sun, rain, humidity, frost or snow. These characteristics combine to make it the ideal timber for all outdoor applications. It has been the number one choice of boat builders for centuries.

WHAT DOES THE MARKET SAY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF TEAK AS AN INVESTMENT?

Well-respected independent professionals assert the wisdom of investing in trees grown for harvest. Recent articles in The Economist, Bloomberg Wealth Manger, Smart Money Magazine, and MoneyWeek on growing timber trees for harvest all deliver the same advice.

"Average annual returns on timber . . . have outstripped those from leading global stock indices, property, oil and gold for the past decade."
". . . real prices for timber have steadily risen for more than 100 years - better performance than any other commodity . . ."

The Economist
"Timber as a growing asset class" in the February 5, 2007 edition of the Economist says: "Average annual returns on timber . . . have outstripped those from leading global stock indices, property, oil and gold for the past decade."
"A growing number of individuals, endowments and pension funds are including timber as a 'hard asset' in their portfolios."
MoneyWeek
"Timber investors are barking up the right tree" in the July 7, 2006 issue of Moneyweek says:"The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation predicts world consumption of industrial wood will rise 60% over the next 25 years"
Smart Money Magazine
"Timber!" in the November 2001 issue of Smart Money Magazine notes:
"The track record of early investors - and a slew of recent academic research - indicate that timber is a near perfect asset." "As trees get larger, their value increases."

When Rhonda and I decided to develop Ventanas we wanted it to be a development which would reflect the following:

• The magical quality of the property
• The convenience of the location
• Dozens of gorgeous pacific beaches within a short drive
• Privacy, security, and seclusion
• The assurance of having a completely turnkey purchase
• The security of knowing the developers personally and knowing that a purchase in Ventanas is completely risk free…title insurance, a Costa Rican corporation and literally ALL questions answered before purchase.

Your purchase in Costa Rica should be…and is…
totally worry and risk free.

We believe that the properties in Ventanas and all of the amenities that they contain are unequalled. There are definitely more expensive properties with ocean views and more expensive homes. There are NONE which have all of the qualities of Ventanas.

Ventanas San Mateo is a turnkey development with several different options. ALL properties have building pads already in , complete with entrances. All roads are complete and utilities will be installed in the coming weeks…water electric and partial landscaping. Current options are for two sizes of homes, with custom home building being available as well. See our “build your own” section.

Ventanas will offer security 24 hours a day. Maintenance of the homes and the grounds, while ultimately supervised by a Homeowners Association, will be completely turnkey. Total security and maintenance will be available to all. Options to rent the property to visitors will be available if desired and will be completely managed by an outside firm.

Your purchase in Costa Rica should be…and is…totally worry and risk free.