{"id":464569,"date":"2014-10-24T15:52:19","date_gmt":"2014-10-24T19:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/?p=464569"},"modified":"2014-10-24T15:52:19","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T19:52:19","slug":"mel-gibson-costa-rica-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/mel-gibson-costa-rica-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Nab Mel Gibson’s Sweet Costa Rican Retreat for $29.8 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

Along Costa Rica\u2019s northern Pacific coast, nestled in the hills of the Nicoya peninsula, is a sprawling estate dubbed Playa Barrigona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Owned by actor and Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson<\/strong>, the picturesque property is\u00a0currently on the market for $29.8 million. It includes three spacious villas enveloped by 500 acres of lush, privately-owned jungle, and serves as a supremely luxurious and secluded tropical retreat.<\/p>\n

\"1_Playa<\/a><\/p>\n

The 9,193-square-foot Spanish Colonial-style complex built in 2002 is only a short walk away from sumptuous, white-sand beaches.<\/p>\n

\"2_PB_Water<\/a><\/p>\n

Playa Barrigona boasts many architectural features, including vaulted ceilings, intricately-carved Costa Rican wood (native to the area), Spanish and Italian tiles, beguiling arches, and ochre paint.<\/p>\n

\"3_PB_Wood<\/a><\/p>\n

Casa Guanacaste\u2014the largest of the three separate villas that comprise the estate\u2014claims seven of the 11 total bedrooms, and eight of the 14 bathrooms.<\/p>\n

\"4_PB_Terrace\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Meanwhile Casa Barrigona has a poolside cottage, while Casa Dorada touts\u00a0a loft with additional living space.<\/p>\n

\"5_PB_Cabana\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Picture-perfect\u00a0mountain and ocean views, a swimming pool, and a 3,173-square-foot open-air dining hall are only a few of this compound\u2019s many sensational benefits. In addition, a traditional Indonesian hut shipped from Bali (and re-assembled on-site) is located on the premises (shown below). For those traveling to this remote sanctuary by air, there is also a grass helipad.<\/p>\n

\"6_PB_Hillside<\/a><\/p>\n

Playa Barrigona offers extreme solitude and serenity to its occupants, which happens to be this particular escape\u2019s two main selling points (in addition to its overall beauty).<\/p>\n

\"7_PB_Seclusion\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Lethal Weapon<\/em> star purchased the property in 2007 for $25.8 million, according to a recent Vanity Fair<\/a> report. It was originally listed in 2010 for $35 million.<\/p>\n