Casa Privada

The San Miguel de Allende neighborhood of Centro—the very heart of town—proves the most popular destination for American buyers seeking freedom from a car because everything is walking distance and Centro’s Casa Privada proves only a 12-minute walk to the town square. Combine that walking distance equation with the lure of the calm oasis of a quiet, gated community with a 24-hour doorman and you’ll see the instant attraction of Casa Privada. (In Spanish, a “privada” is a gated cul-de-sac). But here’s the kicker: this Centro home sits adjacent to a greenbelt and waterway, giving the feel of a quiet countryside estate.

Offering step-free single-level living—the primary suite opens to a private garden, and offers a dual-showerhead, dual-sink marble bathroom with walk-in closet and carved-stone fireplace—Casa Privada proves popular with aging Boomers looking to age-in-place. And the design reflects the American-style great-room plan with living/dining/kitchen all flowing seamlessly together, all of which are lit by a solid-glass curtain wall opening to a lush private side garden and terrace anchored by a water-chain fountain. The quartz-topped kitchen—surrounded by warm earth-tone bricks—offers both an island and bar, as well as eat-in breakfast nook with adjacent wrap-around coffee bar. The dual-zone living room is anchored by a massive hand-carved cantera stone fireplace, while the garden-side living room is topped by a viga beam and tejamanil, woven-wood sloped ceiling, very popular with fans of Spanish Colonial architecture. The massive over-sized garage with ample Costco storage offers step-free direct access to the kitchen.

The 2nd level offers two en-suite bedrooms and a media room, while the ample 2nd floor terrace—surrounded by green trees maximizing privacy—overlooks the afore-mentioned adjacent greenbelt and waterway, providing a cooling and evergreen environment, extremely rare for a Centro location. The partially covered roof offers shade matching that from the adjacent trees and could hosts parties up to a dozen. A 3rd floor hosts a massive glass-wrapped “flex” room—family room, art studio, guest casita—with wet bar and firepit-anchored adjacent terrace, all enjoying the same greenbelt tree view.

Are you a Green Acres couple? You know—one wants land spreadin’ out so far and wide, the other wants a penthouse view? This is the home for you! Ready for a visit? Bring your gardening shears and your penthouse telescope, you’ll be planning your first soiree as you wander this comfortable home—think Coachella meets Moët & Chandon! Give me a call today for a tour, but plan a relaxing visit, this home will enchant you so much you’ll want to stay!