Award-winning, modern country home with 1.8 acres, 20 minutes from Cuenca

This award-winning architectural masterpiece, located 20 minutes outside of Cuenca, spans nearly 2 acres (1.8) and combines striking contemporary design with one of the region’s most peaceful natural settings. This exceptional 4,300 sq. ft. home offers serenity with open space, mature trees, mountain views, and complete privacy. It features modern amenities, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. This stunning open-concept hideaway has been featured in numerous architectural and design magazines, as well as in the book “Casas XXI.”

Upgrades and amenities are found throughout. Constructed of stone, concrete, and steel, the house is earthquake-resistant and includes thermal insulation and infrared heating beneath the floors. It fits seamlessly into its gorgeous mountainside backdrop. Double-paned windows, eastern exposures in all bedrooms, bamboo rain showers, skylights, solar lights, and carefully placed outdoor security and accent lighting make this home virtually glow day or night.

Natural, spring-fed fresh water from the mountain is further purified through a 4-stage filtration system on the property, ensuring pure, delicious water with no chemicals or chlorine. The property also includes an excellent septic tank that does not pollute the soil, garbage collection right outside the private gate, a 2-car covered garage, Fiber Optic high-speed Internet, and city electricity.

One of the property’s most memorable spaces is the covered outdoor entertaining pavilion, complete with a professional grilling station, dining area, integrated sound system, and spectacular mountain views. It is easy to imagine long lunches with friends, holiday gatherings with extended family, or quiet evenings listening to the wind move through the trees as the lights of Cuenca glow in the distance.

The home was designed with flexibility in mind. In addition to the primary living quarters, there is a separate guest suite/apartment with its own living space, kitchenette, and bath, which includes a steam shower. This space is ideal for extended family, visiting guests, live-in help, or caretakers. It would also make an excellent private office or creative studio.

The expansive grounds offer room for future expansion should a new owner wish to add additional casitas, a spa, or gardens. The house itself sits on 3,000 sq. meters of land, with two expansive flat areas for play or expansion. The surrounding property, consisting of a second deeded lot of mountain and forest land, is 4,640 sq. meters. The land includes mature apple and lemon trees, plus fig and peach trees.

Inside, the main living spaces unfold in an open, flowing design where oversized windows and sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Sunlight pours across stone floors while the surrounding mountains and greenery become a living backdrop to everyday life. The gourmet kitchen, with its oversized geometric island, granite surfaces, premium appliances, and elegant dark cabinetry, opens naturally into the dining and living areas, making the home ideal for both intimate family living and large-scale entertaining. The kitchen also includes a water filtration system.

The bedroom wing feels private and peaceful, with warm wood tones, extensive built-ins, and calming natural views throughout. A long office corridor overlooking the exterior terraces creates an inspiring work-from-home environment that feels connected to nature without sacrificing comfort or modern convenience.

While the setting feels wonderfully secluded, security and peace of mind were clearly part of the property’s vision. The home is located within a private gate and includes perimeter fencing, security cameras, and an alarm system, allowing owners to enjoy country living with confidence and ease. It is the kind of property where you feel away from everything but never vulnerable or isolated. A trusted and known caretaker, gardener, and handyman live nearby to help with everyday chores, property upkeep, and keeping an eye out during extended trips or vacations.

The current owners are preparing for their next chapter, and several rooms are currently used for storage and packing. However, the extraordinary architecture, scale, light, and quality of construction remain unmistakable throughout the home, offering buyers the opportunity to envision the property’s full potential once again.

A car with less than 20,000 miles is also available for sale at a separate price.

For those seeking a luxury residence that combines contemporary architecture, privacy, security, nature, and close proximity to one of South America’s most desirable cities, this is a truly rare offering. With a guest suite or income-producing apartment, this is a very special opportunity.

This award-winning architectural masterpiece, 20 minutes outside of Cuenca and spanning nearly 2 acres, is listed at $675,000.

Address: Sayusi, Mazan, Sayusi, Azuay, Ecuador

I am the Realtor, Ashley:

Phone: +593 99 547 5117

Email: Ashley@ecuadoratyourservice.com

GP Property ID: RE-653447