Al 2099 Extravagant Midcentury in Santa Maria

This opulent midcentury 7br/5ba house in the prestigious residential neighborhood of Santa Maria in Leon boasts a sprawling 1.5 acres, with extensive sloping gardens, a basketball court, an over-sized swimming pool with diving board, and front and rear vehicle access.

Relive the grandeur of the golden era of Nicaragua when the cotton age was in full swing and luxury was no object in this expansive polished marble-floored house. From the large central garden atrium, the 7 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms make up the main area of the house, each with extensive hardwood closets and ample windows allowing for glorious natural light. The master suite boasts his-and-her walk-in closets, a floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom complete with bidet, and a suspended wood ceiling over the master bed area.

This house was built for entertaining with a dramatic wall of wood paneling that slides open to reveal a full-service wet bar. The double kitchen with floor-to-ceiling wood and glass cabinetry allows plenty of space for daily cooking needs and special events, with easy access to both the marble-and-wood dining room and the terraces leading to the pool. The house has ample service and maintenance areas with separate access.

Enter the walled grounds through the gatehouse-controlled iron gate, or simply through the adjacent iron gate that leads to the semi-circular drive right to the tasteful brass-detailed entry stoop. The property boasts ample parking and a long driveway leading to the rear access from the adjacent street.

Terraced decks surround the expansive pool and clubhouse complete with wet bar, bordered by sloping gardens and stone walkways leading throughout the rest of the grounds. On the northern edge of the property find the basketball court which could be easily modified for tennis or volleyball.

This is the perfect property for someone who wants to live the life of luxury, with plenty of open space and fresh air, or for the development of a successful well-appointed hotel or wellness complex. The potential for this house is limitless, the groundwork has been laid, now it’s your opportunity to take it to the next step!