Spacious house close to the city

About this property

Set on just over 2,000 square meters on the outskirts of Cuenca in Tarqui, this four-bedroom house carries the kind of character that takes years to build. The facade combines warm stucco tones, heavy timber framing, a terracotta tile roof, and a stone chimney that anchors the whole structure. A covered wood balcony with glass railing wraps across the upper level, catching the valley and hill views that several of the bedrooms also share directly through their windows. Inside, exposed wood beam ceilings run throughout the house, giving each room a sense of height and warmth. The central living area moves through a series of handsome brick arch doorways framed by rough stone accent walls, a combination that feels rooted without being heavy. The kitchen is well-fitted with full wood cabinetry, white stone counters, a gas cooktop, and a large extraction hood, all under the same beam ceiling that carries through from the main rooms. A double-height interior view from the upper landing looks down over the kitchen and living space, with a wrought-iron chandelier suspended in the gap. The built-in indoor bar is a genuine feature: a live-edge timber counter, wood panel base, and backlit shelving, with a sliding glass door opening onto the exterior. Each of the four bedrooms has wood floors, the same beam ceilings, and enough natural light to feel connected to the landscape outside. The grounds are just as considered. A private grass soccer field sits at the rear of the lot, enclosed by a stone wall with the hills rising behind it. A wide paver terrace runs between the house and the field, with stone benches and a fire bowl. The property accommodates up to ten vehicles. At 420 square meters of construction on a 2,026-square-meter lot, this is a house that holds its scale comfortably.

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