HOUSE OF THE DAY: Mel Gibson Has Relisted His 500-Acre Costa Rican Jungle Compound For $30 Million
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Mel Gibson just cannot find a buyer for his $30 million Costa Rican estate (via Curbed).<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"></span>
The home, which has been languishing on the market since 2010, was purchased by Gibson back in 2007 as a refuge from the paparazzi that dogged him.
<span>And though you may not think of Costa Rica as a super exclusive retreat for millionaires, this piece of real estate may just change your mind.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The estate has over 500 acres of secluded jungle surrounding it, as well as three villas on the property.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">This is the third time the forested compound has been listed for sale. The first was in 2010 for $32 million and the second in 2012 for $29.8 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Maybe the third time will be the charm for this $29.7 million slice of paradise.</span>
<h3>Playa Barrigona is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, a completely secluded section off the western coast of Costa Rica.</h3>
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<h3>The Spanish influence radiates through the home, evident in the entrance courtyard.</h3>
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<h3>The main home, Casa Guanacaste, is a hacienda-style residence with two floors, 8 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms.</h3>
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<h3>The rooms are quite airy, with vaulted ceilings and Costa Rican wood.</h3>
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<h3>Feautring stunning millwork and imported Spanish and Italian tiles, the rooms have an earthy historic feel. </h3>
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<h3>The bedrooms are not the biggest, but most have huge windows or terraces to look at the jungle below.</h3>
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<h3>The exception, of course, is the master suite.</h3>
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<h3>The bathrooms are also stylishly appointed with imported tile.</h3>
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<h3>An eat-in kitchen with jungle views highlights the largest dwelling.</h3>
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<h3>The second floor terrace provides a stunning view of the jungle and the rest of the compound.</h3>
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<h3>Out back, a huge pool awaits.</h3>
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<h3>The compound's three separate houses have a total of 12 bedrooms.</h3>
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<h3>And they all have the same gorgeous view.</h3>
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<h3>A separate building serves as a dining hall for guests and large-scale entertaining. </h3>
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<h3>A traditional house crafted in Bali also sits on the property.</h3>
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<h3>Traditional stone carvings dot the landscape.</h3>
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<h3>Verandas abound in the compound with plenty of places to sit and relax in the seclusion.</h3>
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<h3>Costa Rica's lush forests and idyllic beaches not your style?</h3>
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