Riverbox – Author's Residence | San Antonio de Escazú

Designed by architect Manuel Montaresi as his personal residence, Riverbox is a property unique in its category: contemporary author architecture, absolute privacy and an exceptional connection with nature. Located in San Antonio de Escazú, just 800 meters from the town center, the property enjoys a privileged climate all year round, mature vegetation, a private bamboo forest and two fronts facing a natural river. The house is raised above the river bed, guaranteeing security without sacrificing the views and sounds of the natural surroundings. PROPERTY DETAILS Lot: 1,398 m² Main construction: ±250 m² Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 full + 1 guest Parking: 4 vehicles (2 under roof) Independent office in a 20-foot container ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Minimalist and modern language with pure concrete volumes, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. The house rises ~40 cm above the ground, accentuating its light and contemporary character. 3-meter flat ceilings, large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors create a total integration between interior and exterior. All main spaces have private terraces and direct views of the garden, the river or the bamboo forest. LAYOUT Social Area Entrance lobby · Main living room · Dining room · Integrated kitchen with central island · Guest bathroom Private Area Main bedroom with river view + walk-in closet + spacious bathroom with shower · Secondary bedroom with private bathroom and closet · Third bedroom with access to shared bathroom Service Area Laundry room · Service bedroom Exterior Areas Gardens on two levels · Yoga and meditation deck in the bamboo forest · Private bamboo forest · Two river fronts · Container office integrated into the garden · Parking for 4 vehicles FINISHES Poured concrete structure · Polished concrete floors · Large-format glazing · Flat ceilings · Minimalist design…