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CASA QUINTA OCHO
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
5 (+ 1) Bedrooms, 6 ˝ Bathrooms (Sleeps up to 12)
Casa Quinta Ocho is an absolute treasure tucked away
in Mexico’s most beautiful colonial town. Wonderfully located 2 blocks from lovely Benito Juárez
Park and a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Jardín, the house was designed to look as
though it’s stood for centuries. Throughout this marvelous casa, which
is full of antiques collected on travels around the world, the
extraordinary attention paid to detail is everywhere. From the 18th
century style sala with huge beams and high ceilings to the 21st
century electronics to the first class service, the owners have thought
of everything. There are also seven dining areas – one for every day of
the week. Each offers a unique perspective and makes the excellent
meals even more fun and special. Adding to the sumptuous surroundings
is the exotic Blue Bar – a perfect respite for a quiet moment….or
otherwise!
Just as fabulous are the large exterior spaces with four distinct
gardens. A large set of French doors on Calle la Quinta open from the
street into a totally walled and luxurious paradise with fountains and
orange tree allée leading through the courtyard to the main
house. From its foyer, doors open to a loggia with seating and dining
areas and to a green marble tiled pool, which can be heated. At the
other end of the pool a wall fountain, with spouting rams heads, is
flanked by stone staircases that lead up to another lush garden with a
seating and dining area under a bougainvillea laden pergola. Casa
Quinta Ocho was designed to reflect an era of gracious colonial charm
while providing every modern convenience like a flawless elevator, 11
gas-log fireplaces and several flat-screen TVs. Romantic interiors and
exteriors, 21st century technology and an excellent staff - This
beautiful, one-of-a-kind house has it all.
Main House
Ground Floor
· Entrance hall
· Sala with an antique cantera stone fireplace and life-size 17th c.
Peruvian portrait of St.
Augustine
· Indoor formal dining room
· Blue Bar
· Library/Office with a queen-size sofa bed, 62” flat screen HDTV and
bathroom with a
shower
· “Morning Room” for dining and relaxing with a 32” flat screen HDTV
· Powder room
· Gourmet kitchen
· Loggia with dining and sitting areas
· Loggia with a large poolside sitting area and French doors opening to
the sala
Second Floor
· Master bedroom with a king-size bed, 52” flat screen HDTV,
huge closet and
bathroom
en suite with two sinks and separate
shower. Most fun is the fireplace at one end of the
tub, which is lit
by remote control.
· Bedroom with a king-size bed and bathroom en suite with two
sinks
and a tub/shower
· Bedroom with twin beds and bathroom en suite with a
shower
Third Floor Rooftop
· Parroquia dining room
· Alfresco Trellis Room dining
· Lush potted garden with sitting and dining areas
Casita
· Living area with a 32” flat screen TV and dining area
· Kitchen
· Bedroom with a king-size bed and bathroom en suite with a tub/shower
· Bedroom with twin beds and bathroom across the hall with a tub/shower
Second Floor Rooftop
· Colorful potted garden
Amenities
Wi-Fi high-speed Internet, elevator, state-of-the-art water purification system,
11 remote controlled gas-log fireplaces, barbeque, 5 flat screen TVs,
10 ceiling fans, DVDs, CDs, Satellite music, 15 unit phone system and
intercom including 2 local lines, 1 VOIP line with Houston area code
and street door intercom with latch release
Staff
Full-time staff six days weekly: chef for breakfast and la comida (lunch), maid, mozo (houseman)
and a gardener
Services Available at an Additional Cost
Heating for the pool, chef for a third meal and staff on Sundays (all
food and drink is extra). Airport transfers,
daytrips/sightseeing, a
mariachi band for a special evening and massage at the house.
Notes
The house may be rented with fewer bedrooms.
Distances
León International Airport is about 90 minutes (door to door) and is
served by Continental from Houston and American Airlines from DFW.
Mexico City is about 3˝ hours by car.
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