VILLA ELEGANTE   - (SAN MIGUEL FRENCH COLONIAL)                 $599,000 USD

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath house in a truly privileged location in the center of Ajijic within walking distance to restaurants and 1.5 blocks from the malecon. It sits on the quiet corner of a low-traffic privada which has been described as "the prettiest street in Ajijic." The house itself has also been described as "having all the character-infused charm of a colonial San Miguel de Allende house, in a better climate." 

The large roof of this two-story home offers rare 360-degree private views of Lake Chapala and mountains. Among the tallest residential houses constructed before Ajijic’s Pueblo Mágico designation, it features views that current zoning regulations may not permit. This elegant house with classical arches, columns and Cantera accents throughout was custom designed with a true indoor / outdoor concept which blends the old and new seamlessly. 

The home has heavy-duty Mexican tile flooring and high boveda ceilings throughout. The present owners, long-time members of Ajijic's cultural community after moving here from NYC, have a talent for design and added many of the house's current features.  

Connected to the light-filled breakfast nook, the large, recently updated kitchen includes: quality, low maintenance, quartz countertops with a full back splash throughout, a new large side by side stainless-steel Samsung refrigerator, a 5 burner professional GE gas range and double oven with digital control panel, a new microwave, and a high-end ceramic Kohler sink with Moen faucet. 

The grand parlor (la sala) features a stately wood burning fireplace and mantle. Through numerous glass doors, the sala opens to a beautiful courtyard with lush greenery, authentic cantera columns,  arches and a large, working cantera and authentic Mexican tiled fountain. In the Latin tradition, the covered portion of the large courtyard / patio was also designed for use as a formal dining room with ample seating area and multiple lights.

The house has many tall, light-giving windows and an atrium that runs from the ground floor to the roof which could easily be converted to an elevator. The first floor also has a guestroom which could also be used as an office and is adjacent to a laundry area with a dryer and a new washer. The double height staircase features a massive skylight.

Second floor:  the large main bedroom (next to the large main bath) has sunset views of Mount Garcia and opens to an exquisite covered terrace - big enough to dine on. (This space frequently receives southwest breezes from the Pacific and off the nearby lake infusing everything with a seaside air which feeds the nearby eucalyptus trees.)   

The guest bedroom could also be used as an office and is near a large guest bathroom. Each upstairs bedroom has walk-in closets.

The large and inviting roof is thoughtfully laid out to take advantage of tropical breezes and offers breathtaking, private, 360-degree unobstructed views of the lake and mountains. The roof also features a large, shade giving mirador, a plant and herb garden, and two countertops (one with a gas connection for a barbeque), and a wet bar. The roof is also equipped with many lights and space for a refrigerator next to a bodega (storage area) which could potentially be built out into a casita. The roof has ample room for solar panels.

The house is remarkably manageable and its situation and quality construction make it unusually low risk.

This secure house within its safe neighborhood has a calm yet positive energy feel that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. There are $0 association dues and the 2025 property tax was $200 USD for the full year.

A house of this quality, in this unique location, is rare to come on the market.

Garage: Single car dedicated, fully enclosed, automatic door with remote opener and many storage shelves. The garage also contains a fully automatic water purification system feeding the entire house.

Services: 1 electric meter (+ circuit breaker box in garage), 1 aljibe (large water unit under garage), 1 standard size natural gas tank (on roof).  

Cigarette free, pet free home.

*The house is offered unfurnished; however, select items will be offered to the buyers at deep discounts. All plants and pots, all appliances, including the Austrian cut crystal chandelier - are included as is everything attached.

**24 hour showing notice required, 48 hr notice preferred. Serious inquiries only.

Priced to Sell.