A PRIVATE ITALIAN ESTATE IN THE DOMINICAN HIGHLANDS
From the road, the approach is quiet. Restrained.
There is no grand façade announcing itself.
Then the doors open.
You enter through a stone turret into a soaring arrival hall anchored by a seven-foot sheet-water fountain — a single plane of water descending into carved stone. The estate does not reveal itself at once. It unfolds.
To the left, a colonnaded walkway leads toward the primary wing, framing gardens and water along the way.
To the right, a private entrance opens into the owner’s personal suite.
Straight ahead, a bridge crosses a narrow river flowing between a black-bottom pool and elevated jacuzzi, its surface reflecting like a mountain pond.
Beyond the bridge, the estate opens into a substantial indoor-outdoor kitchen pavilion — approximately 40 by 20 feet — designed as both culinary space and gathering hall. A fully enclosed interior kitchen connects seamlessly to this open-air entertaining area, creating a dual-kitchen arrangement suited for both private living and larger-scale hosting.
Beyond it: open sky, valley air, elevation.
THE MASTER WING
The primary suite occupies its own private domain, fully separated from guest and entertaining spaces.
Spanning approximately 1,000 square feet, the suite is organized along a centered architectural axis. The main chamber — approximately 23 by 20 feet — anchors the space, with sleeping and sitting areas balanced on either side of a central open archway that leads down a private corridor.
This corridor forms the spine of the suite.
To one side: dual vanities with private access to a generous walk-in dressing room.
To the other: a discreet powder room arrangement, dedicated makeup area, and separate shower suite.
At the far end, a second arch fitted with glass doors opens into a circular stone turret housing a sunken jacuzzi. This spa chamber may remain open to the suite or enclosed to create a private steam environment.
At certain times of year, sunrise aligns through the bedroom’s tall doors and travels the full forty-foot axis into the stone turret beyond — an effect that feels architectural rather than decorative.
In addition to this interior spa retreat, the estate also features a separate elevated outdoor jacuzzi connected to the black-bottom pool by a flowing river element — offering both secluded spa privacy and open-air relaxation within the greater landscape.
This is not merely a large bedroom.
It is a self-contained architectural retreat within the estate.
THE ESTATE
Located within a secure gated enclave in the highlands of Jarabacoa, this Italian-inspired villa encompasses approximately 15,000 square feet of architectural construction, designed to integrate indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.
The residence includes:
• Eight private bedroom suites, each with en-suite bath
• Dedicated maid’s quarters
• A separate gardener’s residence
• Guest wings and private cinema rooms
• Entertaining spaces oriented toward panoramic valley views
The principal living room sits nearly 1,000 feet above the town below, where evening lights shimmer quietly across the valley.
This is not a seasonal villa.
It is a private estate compound — built with permanence and scale in mind.
MATERIAL INTEGRITY & LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION
The estate was conceived not simply as a structure placed on land, but as architecture integrated into the mountain itself.
Much of the stone used throughout the property was quarried locally and cut, finished, and polished on site. Travertine flooring, hand-molded architectural elements, custom vanities, integrated cabinetry, sinks, and bespoke bedroom detailing were crafted from natural Dominican stone.
This is not decorative stone application.
It is structural materiality.
Stone terraces and pool decking gradually transition into grass and landscape — the hardscape intentionally dissolving into nature rather than ending abruptly. The residence feels anchored to the terrain, not imposed upon it.
ARCHITECTURAL PROPORTION
The estate’s composition was developed using classical proportional methodology informed by European architectural tradition.
A European designer worked on site with calibrated measuring instruments to establish column spacing, taper, vertical relationships, and spatial rhythm according to disciplined proportional systems rather than contemporary convention.
The result is subtle but structural: balance and symmetry that feel grounded, enduring, and architecturally resolved.
This is architecture informed by proportion, not trend.
PERMANENT NATURAL PROTECTION
The estate sits within protected national park boundaries.
No future development.
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THE SETTING
Jarabacoa is widely regarded as the Dominican Republic’s mountain enclave — an elevated highland environment with a temperate climate often described as “eternal spring.”
Surrounded by rivers, forests, and dramatic terrain, the area is known for equestrian estates, whitewater rafting, paragliding, and mountain trails — yet remains comfortably accessible to international airports and coastal destinations.
You are above the coastal heat and humidity.
Above density.
Without sacrificing access.
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STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGE
For those considering full-time relocation or extended residence, the Dominican highlands offer a meaningful structural advantage.
Operating expenses, staffing, and property-related overhead remain materially lower than comparable estates in North America, while maintaining privacy, scale, and lifestyle quality.
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INFRASTRUCTURE & CONTINUITY
High-speed fiber-optic internet is supplemented by a discreet satellite backup system to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
A premium European inverter system provides seamless power continuity, preserving comfort and security without visible interruption.
The pool and spa are heated by modern, high-efficiency inverter-based systems, recently installed for year-round use.
OFFERED
Offered just under $3 million.
To reproduce an estate of this structural scale today — engineered into a mountainside with handcrafted stonework, classical proportional discipline, protected land positioning, and integrated infrastructure — would require substantially greater capital.
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PRIVATE INQUIRY
This offering is presented discreetly.
Qualified parties may request architectural documentation, additional photography, and private video materials.
Showings available by appointment.
Contact below.
Inquiries
If you are a qualified buyer or representing one, request full details, video, and a private viewing:
Chris Baughman
WhatsApp: 829-201-2787
Email: dr.c.baughman@gmail.com