VILLAS MARSELLA – 2 HOUSES & CASITA

LIVE IN STYLE AND LUXURY – Villas Marsella is unique. It reads like an architectural digest magazine. The colors, the light fixtures, the rugs, the furniture ALL EXQUISUTE. The current owner sourced salvaged architectural pieces all thru this home. It is a curated blend of timeless chic and European high style. It has thoughtful nods to Mexico in its tile work and 4 Kiva Fireplaces. It is a truly comfortable home that enables multiple users both seclusion and the ability to come together for shared meals and community. From a practical standpoint this homeowner has done all the heavy lifting of updating and improving every corner of this estate. Installing solar electrical and on demand hot water. You can see why it has been a five star rated guest experience with high occupancy rates.

A PERFECT COMPOUND FOR FLEXIBLE LIVING  – Villas Marsella is ideal for multi-generational living or for a group of friends to live in community and luxury. It is the Dream scenario for those wishing to move to Mexico and take the reins of an established income property. You could make your Lakeside dream come true and have it financed by paying guests. Invite a parent to age in place and be reunited with family. Create an artist or spiritual  retreat to call home and occasionally host like-minded people.  The possibilities are staggering.

The main house is a 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home that can be separated as two separate living quarters with the lower suite enjoying a complete outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and gas grill adjoining the entertaining pavilion that is shared with the pool side 1 bedroom 1 bath Casita. There is a recently completed 2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse in addition to the main house boasting 180 degree lake views that is the owner’s private retreat but could generate additional income.

This Oasis has multiple entertaining terraces and each of the 4 separate living areas provides dedicated outdoor space for privacy.

LOCATION – Welcome to another secret corner of Lakeside – the Lourdes area of Chapala. In 1895 the Englishman – Septimus Crowe began building elaborate lakeside villas for European compadres in this  area. In the 1940’s it became known as the French quarter of  Chapala and the wealthy French expat community of Guadalajara built a charming chapel to our Lady of Lourdes inspired by its healing thermal waters. Lourdes is steeped in history and allows a walkable, quiet life in our municipal seat of Chapala with bucolic lake views. The neighborhood is known locally for its competition level pickle-ball courts at the nearby Hotel Monte Carlo. This historic area of lakeside is just a 10 minute stroll to Chapala’s main intersection and a five minute walk to the bus stop, pickleball and the 50 mile long bicycle walking  path that connects all the main villages on Lake Chapala’s North shore

SPACIOUS DESIGN

• 1235.64 m² lot size is almost  1/3 of an Acre
• 612 m² (6,588  Ft2) of construction
• Main House – 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
• Penthouse – 2 bedrooms and 2 baths
• Casita – 1 bedroom and 1 bath
• Solar heated pool
• 3 Kitchens – Main house, Penthouse, Al Fresco Kitchen with pizza oven and gas BBQ
• 3 Entertaining Terraces – Main house, Penthouse, Casita and Lower Suite Dining Terrace
• A turn-key property, fully furnished with custom pieces designed and purchased specifically to complement each room and space.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Covered carport
• Automatic gate with camera intercom
• Lush mature organic garden
• 10 panel solar electric system
• 18 panel solar heating system keeps the pool wonderfully warm for year-round swimming
• 3 water cisterns that incorporate a rain water catchment system in addition to the municipal thermal water well adjacent to the property
• 4 separate living areas provides dedicated outdoor space for privacy
• Secure Lock and Go Compound

 

Don’t miss the virtual walk-through tour and book your private showing today to experience the elegance and comfort of this one-of-a-kind property.

Pictures Taken In: August 2025

Expenses Not Included: Price does not include expenses such as closing costs, taxes, professional services, or notary fees. If purchased with a bank loan, fees for the loan or other mortgage-related charges are not included in the sales price.

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(The price is expressed in USD American dollars, the price in pesos may vary depending on the exchange rate at the time, place and date of payment, in accordance with applicable legislation.)