Casa Elegante has been described as “having all the character-infused charm of a colonial San Miguel de Allende house, but in a better climate.” This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located in Ajijic Centro, within walking distance to restaurants and just 1.5 blocks from the malecón. The property is located on the corner of a low-traffic private street known as one of the prettiest streets in Ajijic offering a peaceful setting in the heart of the village.
The large roof of this two-story home offers rare 360-degree private views of Lake Chapala and mountains. Among the tallest residential houses constructed before Ajijic’s Pueblo Mágico designation, it features views that current zoning regulations will not permit. This elegant house with classical arches, columns and Cantera accents throughout was custom designed with a true indoor / outdoor concept which blends the old and new seamlessly.
The home has heavy-duty Mexican tile flooring and high boveda ceilings throughout. The present owners, long-time members of Ajijic’s cultural community after moving here from NYC, have a talent for design and added many of the house’s current features.
Connected to the light-filled breakfast nook, the large, recently updated kitchen includes: quality, low maintenance, quartz countertops with a full back splash throughout, a new large side by side stainless-steel Samsung refrigerator, a 5 burner professional GE gas range and double oven with digital control panel, a new microwave, and a high-end ceramic Kohler sink with Moen faucet.
The grand parlor (la sala) features a stately wood burning fireplace. Through numerous glass and iron doors, the sala opens to a beautiful courtyard with lush greenery, authentic cantera columns, arches and a large, cantera and Talavera tiled fountain with a traditional carved cantera lion’s head. In the Latin tradition, the covered portion of the large courtyard / patio was also designed for use as a formal dining room al fresco with ample seating area and multiple lights for ambiance.
The house has many tall, light-giving windows and an atrium that runs from the ground floor to the roof which could easily be converted to an elevator. The first floor also has a guest room which could also be used as an office and is adjacent to a laundry area with a dryer and a new washer. The double height staircase features a massive skylight.
Second floor: the large main bedroom with a walk-in closet with an expansive main bath has sunset views of Mount Garcia and opens to a covered terrace – big enough to dine on. (This space frequently receives southwest breezes from the Pacific and off the nearby lake infusing everything with an airiness the nearby eucalyptus trees benefit from.
The upstairs guest bedroom could also be used as an office and is near a large guest bathroom and has a walk-in closet.
The large and inviting roof mirador is thoughtfully laid out to take advantage of tropical breezes and offers breathtaking, private, 360-degree unobstructed views of the lake and mountains. The roof also features a large, shade giving terraza, a flowering plant and herb garden, and two countertops (one with a gas connection for a barbeque), and a wet bar. The roof is also equipped with many lights and space for a refrigerator next to a large bodega (storage area) which could potentially be built out into a casita. The roof has ample room for solar panels.
The house is remarkably manageable and its south facing construction for light and breezes as well as its quality construction make it a sound choice.
This secure house within its safe neighborhood has a calm and positive feel that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. NO HOA dues and the 2024 property tax bill was $190 USD for the full year.
Garage: Single car dedicated, fully enclosed, automatic door with remote opener and many storage shelves. The garage also contains a fully automatic water purification system that feeds the entire house.
Cigarette free, pet free home.
A house of this quality, in this unique location, is rare to come on the market!
*The house is offered unfurnished; however, select items will be offered to the buyers at deep discounts. All plants and planters, all appliances, and even two Austrian cut crystal chandeliers convey with the purchase.
**24 hour showing notice required, 48 hr notice preferred. Serious inquiries only.
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