Property overview (for additional photos, and 360 virtual walk-through tour please contact one of our team.)
Located in the hills on the outskirts of Cuenca, there are nearby mercados for fresh local produce, fruit, meat and fish. The property is close enough to Cuenca to commute daily if desired. The house is in a safe, quiet area and is the last house on a dead-end road, surrounded by forest and pasture.
The neighbors also value quiet. The property and all buildings enjoy stunning, expansive mountain and Cuenca city views. For those interested in gardening, the soil is rich and fertile. There are no tick-borne illnesses at this altitude. Also, there are no snakes, mosquitoes or fleas. Cable internet is available. The road access is excellent.
Property Details:
The total of construction on the property is 302.13 mt2 / 3,252 sf, divided as follows:
Main House: 191.57 mt2/2,062 sf
Shop/additional living quarters: 30.56 mt2/329 sf
Casita/guest house: 80 mt2/861 sf
The main house is two-story and will be sold unfurnished. The main floor has all the essential rooms: living room, dining room, social bath, kitchen, master bedroom and large bathroom, and second bedroom. The master bedroom is American styled with a large walk-in closet. The upstairs is a large area currently used as an office/library but could be used as a 3rd bedroom/guest room, craft/sewing room, or for storage. The kitchen includes US brand refrigerator and gas range. There are two fireplaces which keep the home toasty warm, no matter the weather. There is room to expand the home. Read more…


The unfurnished casita/guest house is single story and includes kitchen appliances, and a fireplace. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom. This can be an income source. Currently, the casita has a tenant with monthly rent of $400.
There is an additional building which is used as a laundry room and shop. This can be finished to be used as living quarters. This was built with the intention of using it for live-in help if needed in the future.
Both the house and casita are in a quiet, safe, and private area, and have fantastic views of Cuenca and the mountains. There is a flat area on the property where another house or building could be built.
Currently delicious water comes from a spring on the next mountain. The local Water Board is working toward enclosing the water delivery system.
The land is 1.7 hectares/4.2 acres. Approximately 50% of that is open grass land and the remaining is virgin cloud forest.
Asking price is $425,000.
For additional photos, and 360 virtual walk-through tour please contact one of our team:
Address: Chiquintad hills in the outskirts of Cuenca
Unfurnished, negotiable, pets are allowed.
Please mention GringoPost when inquiring about this property. Property ID: RE-1694456667
I am a friend of the owner:
Lori Zee – English:
Email: ECgrandTours@outlook.com
WhatsApp or Telegram: +593 99 180 6646
Fausto – bilingual:
Email: CuencaAdvisor@outlook.es
WhatsApp: +593 99 523 9988