Casa Privada, Privada San José del Obraje 20

Description

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!