Stunning, Ecological Home in the Secluded Mountains Near El Cajas National ParkMazon, Cuenca, Azuay

This stunning modern, sustainable and ecological home in the rolling hills and secluded mountains near El Cajas National Park is a slice of heaven. This unusual, contemporary home is divided into a two-bedroom fully-furnished main house and a two-bedroom basement suite, with a living, dining, and kitchen area. Downstairs there is also a huge pantry, perfect for preppers or chefs, wanting to ensure an unlimited food supply is readily available. A second large storage room is also located in the downstairs area, which is secured by a heavy steel door. The 1, 507 sq. ft main home (140 sq. meters) has every bell and whistle and imported upgrades and features from Spain, Italy, Germany, and Chile. Built to North American standards by a well-known Ecuadorian architect and the home's current owner, the open concept living space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, letting the light and the magical views shine through at every turn. The living areas have sweeping vaulted wood ceilings. German floating floors bring warmth and ambiance to the home. Partial zones including in the master bedroom and in the offices have heated flooring. The PVC double-glazed windows keep the home perfectly insulated, and the imported pot-belly wood stove in the living room provides a cozy feel on those chilly mountain evenings. All window coverings are from Hunter Douglas. The home is built out of high-strength metal and has antiseismic construction ensuring a solid foundation. This stunning modern, sustainable and ecological home in the rolling hills and secluded mountains near El Cajas National Park is a slice of heaven. This unusual, contemporary home is divided into a two-bedroom fully-furnished main house and a two-bedroom basement suite, with a living, dining, and kitchen area. Downstairs there is also a huge pantry, perfect for preppers or chefs, wanting to ensure an unlimited food supply is readily available. A second large storage room is also located in the downstairs area, which is secured by a heavy steel door. The 1, 507 sq. ft main home (140 sq. meters) has every bell and whistle and imported upgrades and features from Spain, Italy, Germany, and Chile. Built to North American standards by a well-known Ecuadorian architect and the home's current owner, the open concept living space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, letting the light and the magical views shine through at every turn. The living areas have sweeping vaulted wood ceilings. German floating floors bring warmth and ambiance to the home. Partial zones including in the master bedroom and in the offices have heated flooring. The PVC double-glazed windows keep the home perfectly insulated, and the imported pot-belly wood stove in the living room provides a cozy feel on those chilly mountain evenings. All window coverings are from Hunter Douglas. The home is built out of high-strength metal and has antiseismic construction ensuring a solid foundation. The 5, 000 sq. meter lot is breathtaking, with unspoiled and serene valley, mountain, and pasture land views. A lovely wrap-around terrace lets the outdoors in and is perfect for watching the amazing sunsets or for an early morning view of the fog lifting over the mountains. You can also hear the Mazan River winding its way through the property from the terrace and both bedrooms. The two bedrooms -- one en suite -- both have gorgeous windows looking out into nature and plenty of closet space. The primary bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The 2nd bathroom is shared by the guest room and the social area. The kitchen is equipped with an eat-in bar and island accommodating four people. Appliances included in the purchase price are a stove, oven, range hood, refrigerator, wine refrigerator, microwave, and a washer and dryer. Located in an area called Sayausi-Mazan, this perfect country retreat is only 20 minutes from Cuenca, Ecuador's third-largest city and its cultural capital, and minutes away from El Cajas National Park, design