Exquisite, Lovely Colonial Home with Private Casita - Centro in San Miguel de Allende

Exquisite, Lovely Colonial Home and use of Separate, Private Casita/Art Studio (14' ceilings) included! Lots of space for family/friends to enjoy and spread out...

Welcome to Casa Lucia... In collaboration with a group of master craftsmen and artisans, this beautiful property was lovingly restored offering a wonderful blend of old world character and modern day luxury. Property completely private with use of both Houses. Lots of space!

ARCHITECTURE - Casa Lucia, where, inside of four protecting Stone walls, you will find hidden a world unto itself, an elegantly refined colonial, an architectural gem with charming indoor spaces and gracious outdoor living areas. When you open the door to Casa Lucia and step into the welcoming entry portico, you will be looking down a stone walk way, lined with plants that leads to a central courtyard filled with greenery, outdoor seating and a lovely fountain. Four large sets of glass French doors to your right usher you in to the living room, dining room, and kitchen respectively. These doors flood the interior of the house with light illuminating the smallest details of the meticulously restored rooms including stone fireplaces, hand made furniture, old persian rugs, thick walls and hand finished aged mesquite beams throughout. Throw open all the sets of French doors for a true indoor/outdoor feel or, in chilly weather pull the doors closed behind you and light up the gas fireplaces for a more intimate feel. All these elements come together to compliment the exquisite beauty of Casa Lucia, and guests are delighted by the pleasing and relaxing atmosphere and convenient Centro location that this outstanding property offers.

Wi_Fi - Casa Lucia takes advantage of modern convenience with high-speed Internet/Wi-Fi,  VCR/DVD, cable, Vonage for unlimited free calls to the US/Canada, very convenient Safe Box in each bedroom to safetly store your valuables.

KITCHEN - Gourmet kitchen boasts a 6 burner professional chef stove with a huge campana (hood) that reaches to the ceiling. New stainless steel appliances. Lovely green cemento pulido (smooth, hand tinted finished cement) counters throughout with deep double sinks. Large center island is great for preparing meals, informal eating, gatherings and entertaining. The island has stools for people who like to watch the cook. Kitchen is spacious and open to the dining room and courtyard. Truly an inspirational room for many wonderful meals.

DINING ROOM and LIVING ROOM - Two striking rooms with open floor plans and large archways deliver the vision of elegant, classic and timeless colonial style. The rooms center on comfortable hand-made dining and living room furniture and feature stone fireplaces, unique chandeliers, vintage persian rugs, aged mesquite beams, thick walls and several glass french doors.

OUTDOOR SALA - Since San Miguel's weather is nearly perfect year round, you will spend most of your time here, in the beautifully hand-crafted, covered Outdoor Sala; You will enjoy hacienda furniture decorated with brightly colored pillows, beautiful old columns holding up the red clay tile roof, stone walls, exposed wooden beams.

BEDROOMS - Two bedroom suites (sleep 4) are located up a comfortable, graceful stone stairway rising from the courtyard. Separate outdoor entrances to the bedrooms increase privacy and give the rooms a feel of intimacy. Bedroom suites with hand-wrought decorative queen size iron beds, fine linens, new pillow-top mattresses, ample closet space, cozy chairs, private in-room safe boxes, gas stone fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, old mesquite french doors and screen louvers that can be opened or closed to the terrace as you desire. The master bedroom is graced with its own sun-filled terrace and bamboo shade roof with comfortable chaise and chairs.!

BATHROOMS -Each bedroom affords the luxury of its own private en suite bathroom. Bathrooms are completely restored by local artisans, the traditional cemento pulido as the finish of choice for the hand-shaped sinks, counters and walls. An archway separates the cemento pulido soaking tub and shower area for more privacy. Also on the ground floor, under the magnificent stone steps there exists another unique, beautiful hand-shaped 'guest' bathroom that glows in burnt-orange cemento pulido detail, charming Moroccan hand-shaped sink, crystal sconces.

CASITA - Generously made available to Guests free of charge. Use as an art studio (with a Dulce professional easel, and a Jullian French Plein Air portable easel); or as a work space; or as a comfy great room to get away, relax, watch tv. This addition secures complete Privacy within the property walls. Casita echoes the Main House in exquisite Colonial detail and style. Main Room features 14' ceilings with huge mesquite beams, massive old stone fireplace, dusty pink cemento pulido floors. The Casita twin glass french doors open up to the Outdoor Sala and Courtyard. There is a queen size sofa (for overnight guests with 4' memory foam mattress topper, average comfort) comfy chairs, very beautiful old mesquite work table; and large coffee table, TV/DVD. Kitchen: full cemento pulido burnt-umber tinted counters and walls mirroring the Master House kitchen in design, but smaller. Full Bathroom: cemento pulido burnt-umber tinted walls, counter, soaking tub with shower. The sink is unique, made of an old round stone trough. Washer/Dryer.


ROOF TOP PATIO - Charming rooftop patio is a flower-filled garden with over sized chaise lounges, round table & chairs, and lovely panoramic views of church steeples and roof tops...

LOCATION, LOCATION - Ideally situated! Casa Lucia, is the perfect Centro home base from which to explore San Miguel. Enjoy an elegant and private lifestyle in the heart of San Miguel. Experience the flavor of colorful, friendly neighborhood living or walk down the block to the bustling 'Ancha de San Antonio' a main artery of SMA life. On Ancha make a right or a left, and immerse yourself! Discover cafes, markets, antiques, produce vendors, bakeries, restaurants. Walk to the town square called the Jardin. And to the Parroquia, our most famous church and landmark located on the Jardin. You can sit in the beautiful Jardin for hours, reading the local paper, indulging in tasty street food from our sidewalk food carts on the square and all around town. Making friends in San Miguel is easy. Always someone sitting on the benches willing to chat. A good way to find awesome recommendations of the goings on in town... Or continue exploring...

The most famous, beautiful PARQUE JUAREZ (the largest and most beautiful park in San Miguel) located just minutes away from Casa Lucia. Check out the new Rosewood Grand Hotel with it's fabulous bar and extraordinary vistas, a couple of blocks from Casa Lucia. CLAY TENNIS COURTS available at the Weber Hacienda  down the block. Instituto de Allende Art Institute, a couple of minutes walk. Taxis 24/7 on Ancha, just steps from Casa Lucia. This may not seem important to you at this moment, but this will end up being a very cherished convenience as you are running all around SMA...
 
SERVICES- Our wonderful Cook (additional charge) is available upon request. She will shop for groceries, prepare wonderful authentic meals right in the kithen (if you would like, you can observe and learn how to make those meals) and will clean up. Our property manager, Mari, will greet you at the house when you arrive and will be available for any questions or concerns you may have during your stay at Casa Lucia. She can also help you make appropriate reservations for airport shuttle to bring you right to the front door of Casa Lucia and back to airport. Maid and Gardener services are included. Fresh flowers and copy of ATENCION, our main town newspaper with all the local news and week's entertainment will await you upon arrival.

* Wireless Internet and free US/Canada Vonage telephone calls
* Both bedrooms have their own private, ensuite bathrooms, with soaking tub and shower
* Cable TV in each bedroom and in living rooms and casita
* Convenient SAFE BOXES in each bedroom to store your valuables
* Casita has a Dulce professional easel, and a Jullian French Plein Air portable easel available
* 2X Weekly maid and gardener services. Additional days for maid available, arrange with property manager!
* Wonderful private Cook available for extra charge. Arrange with property manager in advance!
* Gas stone fireplaces in every room (5 fireplaces)
* Laundry on premises. Extra laundry services available with maid. Arrange with property manager!
* Full Kitchen with 6 burner commercial chef stove in Main Home
* Microwave, coffee maker, toaster, ice maker, etc..
* Purified and pressurized water system, on-demand water heating (a good thing!)
* Vonage phone for unlimited free calls to US and Canada

* Private Clay Tennis Courts available steps away at Weber Hacienda.

Nearby Shopping, hiking, horseback riding, restaurants, galleries, lots of entertainment, cooking classes, swimming, clay tennis courts down the block, Juarez Park, the largest Park in San Miguel with walking and jogging trails minutes away, El Biblioteca: the largest english book library in mexico, hot springs, art classes and spanish classes at the famous Art Instituto de Allende just steps away! TAXIS, so EASY to catch just block away! Perfect Centro LOCATION!

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April 1-Dec 15 ..... $995/week ... $2995/month

Dec 16-March 31 ....... $1195/week ... $3995/month

((((((BONUS))))))  Rents with full use of Owners Private CASITA!!  Greatly expands living area. Adds privacy, large family room/ TV room or convenient work space/artists'studio (easel available), or a serene getaway to read, or overnight guest quarters! Maid twice a week. Gardener twice a week. Wonderful, private Cook available upon request. Marianela, our  lovely English speaking manager available 24/7. Clay Tennis Courts available right down the block!

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1/2 Rental Fee and  Refundable Security Deposit required to reserve property