Vivian Marino writes for International Living about house hunting in Panama in this NY Times article. Pedasi is one of my favorite little towns in Panama and it has grown up fast over the last 15 years.
So, let the house hunt begin.
A SIX-BEDROOM BEACH HOUSE IN PEDASÍ
$4.5 MILLION
This sprawling Mediterranean-style house is in Pedasí, on the southeastern tip of the Azuero Peninsula in Panama. The once sleepy fishing community, on the Pacific Coast about 200 miles south of Panama City, is becoming increasingly popular as a vacation and retirement destination.
The white concrete structure with a terra-cotta tile roof has two stories and 15,812 square feet of interior space. It sits on nearly 1.3 acres with direct access to more than a mile of private beach and numerous resort-style amenities within its property, including an infinity pool, a dining pavilion and a rooftop terrace with a thatched covering. The furniture is included in the price.
The house has six spacious en-suite bedrooms, each with walk-in closets. There is also a media room, an art studio that was converted from guest quarters, a breakfast bar in the kitchen and two partial baths.
A grand foyer with double-height ceilings opens to a central courtyard with direct water views. Oversize windows and numerous balconies and terraces look out over the ocean and lush tropical gardens, providing an almost seamless connection to the outdoors.