USD $250,000 August 2009-Home Sold in Chile, So. America

Spacious home on 2.75 acres (1.1 hectars) in the quiet countryside outside of San Carlos, Chile (8th Region) which is a 3.5-hour drive south of Santiago:
Main House - 4840 sq.ft (425 sq. meters).
Living room (huge)
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
3 bedrooms (large closets)
3 full baths
Central heating-2 fireplaces/radiators
Double windows
Patio with French doors from Living Rm.
Breezeway connecting home with
- Garage
- Laundry room
- Workroom
- Second Floor Suite with 2.5 rooms, 1 bath, and Studio

Other Items of Interest
-Jacuzzi in a Gazebo with shower
-Main House Built to use Passive Solar Energy
-Automatic 8' Gate to enter Property
-Abundance of Trees, Shrubs, and Birds (California Quails, Plumbeous Rails, So. Lapwing, Spot-flanked Gallinule, etc.)
-Large Shed for firewood, lawn mower and other equipment
-Automatic sprinkling system

Ideal Location
1. Home sits off a paved road and is minutes from Interstate-5
2. Breathtaking beaches at Cobquecura (1 hour drive west) with Sea Lions on Island just off the big beach, Blow Holes in the rocks above the beaches, and delicious seafood in the quaint little town.
3. Skiing at Termas de Chillan (1 hour drive southeast)
4. Marketplace with So. American artifacts in Chillan (20 minutes drive)
5. Famous town of Quinchalami where Chilean pottery is made (40 minutes drive)
6. Shopping Mall in Chillan (20 minutes away)
7. Museum of Colonial Home of Arturo Prat-furnished in 1800s style (45 minutes drive west)
8. Universidad de Concepcion (1.2 hours drive south)

North Side

Back Yard View from Gazebo