Miraflores | $1.45 million
A penthouse with a private pool near the ancient Huaca Pucllana pyramid
This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom duplex in the center of Lima has been owned by a daughter of the 20th-century Peruvian statesman Celestino Manchego Muñoz since the building was constructed in 1970. Now in her 90s, she lives in the other penthouse atop the building, and has been renting out this one for as much as $1,100 a night.
Set on a busy block in Lima’s lively Miraflores district, the 13-story building is three blocks north of the Huaca Pucclana, a complex of ancient Incan structures whose museum and grounds are among Lima’s most popular tourist sites. The neighborhood is known for its eateries and cafes, with favorites including the Carnal steakhouse, modern Peruvian spot Xoma, and Huaca Pucclana’s on-site restaurant, whose floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the archaeological site.
Lima, Peru’s capital city, lies on the country’s Pacific Coast. Miraflores’s cliffside boardwalk is about two miles west of the apartment. Jorge Chavez International Airport is about 15 miles northwest.
Size: 3,121 square feet.
Price per square foot: $464
Indoors: Working with Lima architect Andrea Vera Villa, the owner spent more than $400,000 to renovate this apartment over the past two years. The hard-carved front door opens to a great room that comprises living and dining areas and a backlit bar with a white countertop and black shelves. A marble-encased fireplace anchors one side of the room. A guest bathroom on this level has marble floors and fixtures.
The kitchen has been remodeled with white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island with a cooktop and a dishwasher (which is rare for a Lima apartment). A wing opposite the kitchen has three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en suite bath; the other two bedrooms share a bathroom. The sleeping quarters have large windows with city views.
Through a glass door in the kitchen, a staircase leads up to the second floor, which houses the laundry room, a guest bedroom and another bathroom. The sale includes the apartment’s contemporary, mostly black-and-white furniture, which was updated as part of the renovation. The apartment features central air-conditioning.
Outdoor space: A private swimming pool on the second floor offers sweeping views of Miraflores. The pool area includes a small whirlpool tub. A sprawling, partially covered terrace features a dining table that seats 10. Panoramic city and ocean views from the second floor take in the Huaca Pucclana site.
Costs: Annual property taxes of $520, plus an annual condominium fee of $1,950. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers in Peru. Buying property usually involves paying a 3 to 5 percent broker commission, a 3 percent transfer tax (known as the Alcabala) a 0.1 to 0.25 percent notary fee, a title transfer, and 1 percent for a lawyer, if one is engaged.
Contact: Ana Maria Cardenas | Peru Luxury Properties | +51-996-155-115
Chacarillo | $1.45 million
A modern house with tiled terraces and lush gardens in an upscale suburb.
Located in Chacarillo, a suburb in Lima’s eastern Surco district, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom house was designed by the owner and built in 2015. The home is near several malls, including Jockey Plaza, Lima’s largest shopping center, and the smaller, more upscale El Polo. A Peruvian military building known as the Pentagonito, or “little pentagon,” is two miles north of the house; its surrounding parks and paths are popular with local fitness buffs.
San Isidro, Lima’s central business district, is about 10 miles west. The home is close to several of Lima’s main thoroughfares, including busy Avenida Angamos and the Pan-American Highway, which runs from Alaska to Chile.
Size: 3,455 square feet
Price per square foot: $420
Indoors: Expanded and remodeled in 2021, the house opens to a living/dining area with sliding glass doors looking out to lush gardens and a tiled terrace. Floors are hardwood, and the kitchen features a small eat-in space and sitting area. The ground floor includes a small gym and an office.
All four bedrooms are upstairs. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a glassed-in shower and stone countertops. There are two more full bathrooms on this level.
The home’s contemporary furniture, much of it in wood and leather, is available by separate negotiation.
Outdoor space: Lima landscape artist Vivi Modonese designed the colorful gardens, which include pine trees. A partially covered terrace has its own bar and barbecue grill. The property includes a small, detached guest bungalow with a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room and a kitchenette. Four parking spaces are part of the grounds.
Costs: Annual property taxes total $531.
Contact: Alen Becerra | Becerra Group/LeadingRE | +51-998-007-731
San Isidro | $1.5 million
A remodeled duplex apartment with four terraces
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex apartment occupies the two top floors of a six-story building in central Lima’s affluent San Isidro district. Built in 1975, the 25-unit building overlooks Alberto Hurtado Abadía Park, one of more than a dozen green spaces in the neighborhood. Amano, a leading museum of pre-Columbian textiles, is less than a mile south. Playa Costa Verde, a stone beach with sunset views, is a mile south. Calle Miguel Dasso, lined with cafes and restaurants, is a quick walk east. Central, named the world’s best restaurant by a global culinary organization in 2023, is five miles south, in Barranca.
The sale includes two indoor parking spaces. Furniture is not included. The building is pet-friendly and maintains 24-hour security.
Size: 4,843 square feet
Price per square foot: $310
Indoors: The owners renovated the apartment last year. On the lower level, a living/dining area with hardwood floors opens to a large, tiled terrace through retractable glass doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. An adjacent family room features a fireplace. The windowed kitchen has been modernized with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Sleeping quarters on this floor include the principal bedroom, with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet, and two bedrooms that share a bathroom.
A bright red spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, which includes a guest bedroom with its own bathroom. Two more bedrooms share another bathroom. Laundry and storage are on this level, along with access to terraces.
Outdoor space: The apartment features four outdoor spaces, including a 970-foot indoor/outdoor terrace on the lower floor and a patio covered in artificial grass on the upper level, along with a terrace off the upstairs bedroom.
Costs: Monthly maintenance costs are $533. Annual property taxes total $1,600.
Contact: Nella Pinto | Peru Sotheby’s International Realty | +51-986-630-172
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