The Residence

The Estate · 10 entries in The Journal.

The pool and residence at sunset, The Sanctuary Estate, Nosara, Costa Rica
The Residence4 min

A boutique hotel in Nosara: could this estate become one?

Nosara is a global wellness and surf destination, and this titled river estate has the land, water, and power for a small, design-led hotel. Here's the case.
The estate's pool at sunset overlooking the Nosara valley, Costa Rica
The Residence5 min

Wellness real estate: the $1.8 trillion shift in how we live

Wellness real estate has grown to $876 billion and is forecast to hit $1.8 trillion by 2030. Here's what it means — and why this Nosara estate already embodies it.
A hand-carved hanging daybed on the estate's covered veranda, overlooking the Nosara hills
The Residence4 min

Could this Nosara estate be a wellness or longevity retreat?

A Blue Zone location, 16.3 regenerated acres, secured water and power, and a turnkey home — why this Nosara estate fits a wellness or longevity retreat.
A four-poster bedroom with hand-carved furniture at The Sanctuary Estate, Nosara, Costa Rica
The Residence2 min

The West-Facing Bedroom at The Sanctuary Estate

A west-facing bedroom built around a hand-carved Indian bed and a custom antique-style door, with glass doors that open to the gardens, hills, and mountains beyond.
The estate grounds and misty mountains at The Sanctuary Estate, Nosara, Costa Rica
The Residence1 min

Sunsets from the Veranda at The Sanctuary Estate

Evenings on the veranda bring color over the valley, birds migrating inland at dusk, and Amazonian parrots feeding in the nearby cassia trees.
The main entrance of The Sanctuary Estate with cast iron gates and antique stonework
The Residence3 min

The Entrance and Driveway at The Sanctuary Estate

The estate's main gate pairs British colonial cast iron with hand-carved Rajasthani stone, then opens onto a 900-foot driveway lined with more than fifty Royal Poinciana trees.
The green landscape of The Sanctuary Estate surrounded by Nosara's hills
The Residence2 min

The Value of a Water Letter in Nosara

A water letter is one of the hardest permits to secure in Nosara, and the estate already holds one. Here is why that matters and what it lets you do.
The ResidenceWhy The Sanctuary Estate Is a Rare Nosara Investment
The Residence4 min

Why The Sanctuary Estate Is a Rare Nosara Investment

What makes this 16.3-acre Nosara estate a sound investment: a steady local market, Costa Rica's open ownership rules, and infrastructure and permitting most properties here still lack.
An illuminated pool and outdoor pavilion at The Sanctuary Estate at night
The Residence3 min

How the Smart Lighting System Runs The Sanctuary Estate

A Kasa smart lighting system runs the estate on a schedule — lighting the paths at dusk, shutting the house down at night, and starting the water rills each morning.
Solar infrastructure supporting eco-friendly power at The Sanctuary Estate
The Residence4 min

Sustainable Luxury: The Estate's Infrastructure, Built for Nosara

Jungle living in Nosara comes with real infrastructure problems. Here is how the estate already answers each one — solar with battery backup, two water sources, and a Bionest treatment system.