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Usually photographs portray subjects accurately, but we are told repeatedly by guests that the photos shown here and below don't begin to create the on-site warmth, beauty and overall ambience of this property.
No detail has been left to chance in this American sculptor's beautifully decorated and furnished San Miguel home. From the flower-filled terrace-gardens and patios to the comforts of the well-appointed bedrooms, the efficiency and charm of the gourmet-cook's kitchen, the elegant, comfortable living room and dining room, the attached casita/office with high-speed internet access, and the carefully selected, eclectic and original art work, this house is instantly inviting and welcoming. And your entire experience here is enriched by the extraordinary care and pampering of the finest full-time housekeeper in San Miguel!
Enjoy the fabulous Mexican weather year-round from any of the three outdoor, flower & plant-rich terraces. Have coffee or tea on the upper semi-covered patio in a lounge chair bathed in the warmth of the morning sun, or al-fresco cocktails in the evening as the lights come on in the city and hundreds of exotic birds hurry home to nest for the night. This upper terrace is furnished with outdoor lounge chairs and tile and glass occasional tables, with lush potted palms, flowers, ferns and agave cactus surrounding you.
When entertaining, perhaps you'll have a Mariachi band or solo guitar serenade you from the second floor terrace while you and your guests mingle in the privacy of the walled ground floor patio, surrounded by bougainvillea, palms and exotic flora. Or, on a quiet evening, be lulled by the bubbling cantera fountain and the vast peacefulness of the starry sky above. The ground floor patio is furnished with two round glass-topped tables with four chairs each, an antique bar, and two market umbrellas for shade, when needed.
Inside, all comforts abound in the quiet beauty of the Spanish-Colonial architectural style. From the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, complete with the latest cookware and all possible batterie de cuisine accessories and appliances, to the beautiful living room and dining room, which have been furnished in hand-made elegance as well as style, blending perfectly with the Mexican ambience. Multiple sets of fine table linens, dishes, glassware, and flatware assure a beautifully-set dining room for any meal or party. A CD/entertainment system and extensive music collection, as well as television, are available for your pleasure. Good reading is promised by a well-selected library. There is a half-bath/powder room off the living room. All add to the luxury and charm of this wonderful home.
There is also the sculptor's studio between the living room and casita for your creative projects. The casita completes the ground floor; it is a study/extra-bedroom including a computer with high-speed internet access, all computer accessories, cases filled with greatly varied books and a queen-sized pull-out sofa/bed for the occasional extra guest. The casita has an ensuite bathroom with shower. Both the dining room and the casita open privately onto the ground floor patio through separate doors.
Each of the second-floor bedrooms has a beautiful boveda (domed- brick) ceiling and ensuite Mexican-tiled bathroom, with wall- mounted hairdryer, magnifying mirrors, rain showers, and plush colorful towels. The master bedroom has a full-sized double bed complete with down pillows and down comforter, a gas fireplace, and a cable-connected TV, as well as a sunny sitting alcove overlooking the lower patio. The guest bedroom has twin beds (easily becoming one king-size) with down comforters and pillows. Fine linens are provided for all beds.
For your convenience, there is a laundry room on the third floor (that is separate from the terrace)with a washer and dryer, which may be used personally or, even better, as a courtesy to you by our wonderful housekeeper. Indeed, the house is blessed with full 5-day per week housekeeping service by our treasure, Alejandra, who is as charming and lovely as the house itself and as efficient as she is understanding of all your needs. She runs the entire operation with little or no direction and is available additionally for cooking and parties.
And all this is just a stroll from the Jardin and Parroquia, the Bellas Artes or Instituto ,where all the charm and enchantment of old Spanish-Colonial San Miguel, coupled with wonderful modern restaurants, art galleries and shops, await your exploration and participation.....the unique and exquisite dream visit of a lifetime!!!! |
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