Casa Leyda is a unique and modern take on life in El Parque. It offers zero barrier one level living with a designers kiss. It is on the top street so quietly buffered from the main complex and club house. The corner lot and elevated garden gives privacy.

This 2 bedroom 2 bath home is on the top street of El Parque on a corner lot with an elevated garden and a magnificent shade tree that gives the owner privacy on their terrace. Unlike many homes here the street gate entrance has been moved to the side instead of the front of the house and I love the privacy that provides. The terrace is embraced by the kitchen and bedroom wings – slightly recessed back – again securing privacy. The terrace is large enough to comfortably provide seating and even dining and grilling.

The current owners have updated the flooring throughout with ceramic wood tiles and soothing neutral walls. The Livingroom soars up to a tower ceiling and feels light and bright. The typical television niche in El Pargue homes has been transformed into a linen and coat closet with double French doors of solid wood with frosted glass letterbox panels.

To the south of the Livingroom is  an open concept dining and kitchen. This too has had a major facelift. There are 2 sliding doors in an alcove that house the homes laundry as well as a large pantry. The modern chandelier cluster features a trio of glass globes tinted in sea glass blue green over the live wood dining table. The eye moves to the updated south facing double terrace slider door and its walkway railing.

The kitchen is the perfect balance of style and function. With updated appliances and an electric convection oven paired with a gas cooktop. Granite countertops and open shelving. WOW!

To the East of the Livingroom is a Guest Suite. They have used the same solid wood door with its letterbox pattern of frosted glass but have pulled a clever trick. This door is not hinged it has a pivot pin. This allow the door to latch to one side making a bedroom door with the bathroom door now revealed in an alcove usable for dinner guests OR latch to the Livingroom casement making the bath a guest ensuite. I think this is genius!

The Guest Bedroom is spacious with another south facing window and an ample closet with custom cabinetry.

When you renovate with a modern aesthetic it makes small details important. In the Guest Bath it is the wall tiles that catch my eye. They are all the same off white color but there is a band of dimensional tiles in a stylish chevron that just make me want to reach out and touch them every time I enter this room. The updated fixtures, the undermounted white sink with the stripped granite countertop and the amoeba mirror all elevate this room to a level not typically found. 

The Master Bedroom Suite is the entire depth of the house and features a high gabled ceiling. The space is so large it has been divided into several zones. An archway to the west frames a library office alcove with built ins. A ¾ wall to the east makes a  generous walk in closet with shoe shelves, hanging bars, open shelves and drawers. I love how this walls opening reveals an art wall with the closet to the left and the ensuite bath to the right.

The bath has a big walk in shower and a double vanity with custom cabinets.

The remaining bedroom between the 2 new walls is still large enough for not only its king sized bed but also a sitting area

The current owners have exquisite taste and have curated a lifestyle that appeals to the modern buyer. The level and quality of finishing speaks to the most discerning eye. The home is competitively priced at $365,000 USD Furnished. Ready for a savvy new buyer to benefit from the complete transformation of this home.

For an investor looking for another high demand rental property this house is sure to stand out from the crowd and make it the star in their portfolio. Once more if you sleep on this one… you will not sleep in it