Completed in 2025, the Black House came out of a collaboration between photographer and designer Mark Liddell and architect Martin Wells — the same architect behind ¡Que Brava! in Escaleras. It sits on 4.32 acres in a gated enclave above Uvita, bordering a protected national reserve, with uninterrupted views of the Whale's Tail and the Pacific sunset line.
What You're Actually Buying
This is a compound rather than a house: three residences across four landscaped lots, plus an additional undeveloped 2.47-acre lot included specifically to protect the ocean view from future building. That last detail is the one I'd point to — view protection is the single most common thing buyers on this coast wish they'd secured, and here it's already done.
The Main Residence
1,108 square meters of finished space organized around an inner courtyard with a fountain, opening to a backyard built for entertaining. Floor-to-ceiling glass throughout, a chef's kitchen with an Italian waterfall stone island, and a formal dining room, bar, and living room that flow directly outside. A large office doubles as a fifth bedroom; a flex room works as studio, media lounge, or guest suite.
The Primary Suite
1,475 square feet on its own — private terrace with jacuzzi, an outdoor swing, and an alfresco shower. The bath has a deep soaking tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower, and a separate toilet chamber. Furnishings are curated and included.
Below the Pool
A separate lower-level retreat: guest apartment with bedroom, lounge, wet bar, full bath and closet, plus a fully equipped gym and an oceanfront lounging deck. Above it, a 69-foot infinity-edge pool, a secluded jacuzzi with outdoor shower, a covered terrace with BBQ pavilion, and a fire pit lounge.
Self-Sufficiency
Legal private water well, solar with battery walls, advanced filtration, and a backup generator. At this elevation and this distance from town, that combination matters.
The neighboring Designer Villas are also available if someone wants to assemble something larger. Additional interior photography and a video tour are available on request — reach out and I'll get them to you.
