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THE TREEHOUSE
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
3+ Bedrooms and 4.5 Bathrooms (Sleeps up to 7)
Like most houses in this beautiful and small 16th century city, The
Treehouse is hidden behind a high stone wall but unlike most, it’s
recently been built. Designed by Norman Lacayo, this very stylish casa
is one of five houses tucked away in a tiny gated enclave. Mr. Lacayo,
a renowned architect, integrated the property’s existing ancient trees
into the design and then surrounded each house on three sides with lush
gardens and lovely landscaping. The location is ideal too - about 100
yards from both the Hotel Sierra Nevada and the charming and still used
Lavandería, one block from El Parqué de Benito Juárez and four blocks
from El Jardín, the main plaza. The Treehouse, which has been included
on several house and garden tours, also has fantastic views of the city
and countryside.
From the first floor entrance, stairs lead past a large tree,
incorporated into the design, to the second floor where the three
bedrooms all open onto a patio and water garden. The very chic master
bedroom overlooks the front entrance while the guest rooms are across
the terrace and up a couple of steps. The third floor, which really
exemplifies the house’s name, features a dramatic and large living room
built on two levels and a wonderful ramada, an indoor/outdoor
entertainment area. This large treetop terrace is an idyllic setting
with breathtaking views of San Miguel and sensational sunsets.
Numerous wrought iron doors and windows bring the outdoors in and
the very comfortable furnishings are a flawless mix of contemporary and
local antiques. Complete attention to detail has been paid and the
interiors are in perfect harmony with the overall design of the house
and surrounding foliage. This unique property, which even has an
elevator, offers complete privacy in a serene haven.
First Floor
· Entrance and Elevator
· Guest bedroom with a king-size bed and bathroom with a shower
· Laundry room
Second Floor
· Master bedroom with a king-size bed, wood beam ceilings, a large
rounded fireplace and
cable TV hidden in a large Antique Chinese Armoire. Its spacious bathroom
has a 20'
bóveda ceiling, shower and bathtub.
· Guest bedroom with a wonderful carved wooden king-size bed, a
bathroom with a shower
and plenty of closet space.
· Office with high speed Internet connection, Vonage phone and fax. It
doubles as a 4th
bedroom as it has a twin trundle bed and
bathroom with a shower.
Third Floor
· Spacious living area on two levels, with beautiful wood beams,
upholstered chairs, and
built-in sofas. It also has a fireplace, cable TV and an adjoining wet bar.
· Dining room, which is up three steps from the living area, seats
eight and looks out over the
side garden
· Kitchen
· Patio just off the dining room with a banana tree and a dining table
with a tree trunk base
· Powder room
· Fabulous terrace and a covered informal dining area with a
star-shaped tin lamp and pillow-
covered built-in banquettes
Amenities
Cable TV/VCR, stereo/CD player, telephone, Vonage (VoIP) phone calls to USA and
Canada, washer/dryer, elevator, secure parking for one car, fax and high speed
Internet access
Staff
Maid/Cook service for 5 1/2 days per week and bilingual property
manager
Services Available at an Additional Cost
Extra staff services
Notes
This is a non-smoking house
Distances
Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalgo: about 45 minutes, León International
Airport: about 1½ hours and Mexico City: about 3 hours
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