Ecuador Real Estate:  Ecuador Orchids Make this Mini-Estate Unique

One of a kind and fabulous describes this splendid piece of Ecuador real estate a half hour from the city of Ibarra and 15 minutes from the hot springs of Chachimbiro.  When Gary got a call about a two-acre mini-estate that was going to be offered for sale, I tagged along with him to check it out.  Boy, am I glad I did! 

“Wait ‘til you see these tropical gardens,” said the friend who told Gary about the estate.  “I’ve never seen anything like this before in Ecuador.”

Driving through the wooden gate into the walled compound was like stepping into another world.  Fragile Ecuador orchids, tall lacy ferns, an arbor, and exotic plants of all kinds welcomed me.  I was intrigued, enthralled

Years of Hard Work Have Resulted in a Floral Wonderland

The master gardener who manages this estate says an estimated 1400 different varieties of Ecuador orchids, tropical tree ferns, giant palms and fragrant flowers miraculously bloom in a semi-arid environment.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of a dedicated and passionate owner and his live-in master gardener, plants grow in profusion where they ordinarily shouldn’t. 

Few private Ecuador tropical gardens have such an array of magnificent flora. There are both white and peach-colored Floripondio, those trumpet-shaped flowers with the incredible fragrance that I call belladonna.  There are bromeliads of many different sizes and colors, heliconia and sweet-smelling plumeria, all exotic flowers I recall from my years in Hawaii.

The gardener/caretaker has lavished his skills on this estate since its inception about 8 years ago.  He and his family live in a charming little caretaker’s cottage on the grounds with its own inner courtyard and garden. 

Paths to Wander and Trees to Climb

While we were there the caretaker’s little girl was playing in the front yard with her dog under a tree with wide-spreading branches.  What a wonderful place to grow up, surrounded in natural beauty enhanced by human imagination.  I was reminded of my own childhood in Louisiana playing with my dog under a giant sycamore throughout the long, humid summers.

I especially loved the side entrance that takes you past the orchid garden.  I don’t think anyone can just pass by without taking a longer look at the many unusual specimens. I couldn’t.  I wandered down the little path that led through the Ecuador orchids in this tropical garden paradise and checked out each rare blooming orchid.

There were tiny yellow ones and great big purple ones.  My favorites were the little yellow and rust orchids that hang in clusters.  Special aerial misters keep the area jungle-moist.

The side entrance gate opens on a walled garden courtyard and a large covered pavilion with its own beehive oven for pizza and parties.  Artful glass and metal doors beckoned invitingly and we followed the owner into the house.

A House That Perfectly Fits Its Garden Setting

The house was impeccably designed and built by Ileana Viteri, the architect daughter of one of the finest artists in Ecuador, the painter Oswaldo Viteri.  Placed on the land to take advantage of light, air and views, the 2-bedroom, 2-bath home has high massively–beamed ceilings, plenty of large glass windows and garden views from every window.

Natural materials abound: a thick eucalyptus countertop/bar and island in the kitchen, wide granite steps and granite fireplace, wooden built-in shelves.

A sunken living room pit faces the fireplace, which is flanked by shelves that display fine Andean artifacts and figurines.

The Entire Estate is a Feast for the Eyes

Some of the top-quality furniture, sculpture, paintings, art books and art objects can be purchased, perhaps even an ancient Peruvian tapestry.  The owner says the furnishings are negotiable.  He will keep his much-loved family heirlooms, but the lucky new owner may gain not only a fine estate and magical gardens but also furniture and decorative pieces that perfectly compliment the house.

Purchase Your Own Verdant Paradise for a Very Small Price

Where else but in Ecuador can you own a million dollar property at a fraction of that price?  This very special Ecuador real estate won’t last long, so if our description makes your heart sing, come on down to our part of the world and have a look.

Contact Gary Phillips, the listing agent, or one of our other agents at www.Pro-Ecuador.com for more information.  We can arrange an appointment for a showing of these very fine Ecuador tropical gardens.

Gary’s contact information:
www.Pro-Ecuador.com
Email address – gary@ecuadoredg.com
USA phone – 1-218-206-1115
Ecuador phones – (593) 8 264 4469 (cell) and (593) 6 291 5647 (office)
If you call from Ecuador- Phone: 08 264 4469 (cell) and 06 291 5647 (office)