Casa Colonial, Cerro Del Vigia, Zihuatanejo, GRO, Mexico
Casa Colonial is a unique and elegantly designed house that displays the character and detail of traditional Mexican architecture and Spanish Mediterranean style. It would appeal to people with a discerning taste
The construction was designed and supervised by an award winning Canadian designer/contractor (the owner) to exacting standards.It is situated on a solid rock bluff, offering expansive views of the local mountains, Zihuatanejo Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The interior floors and outside decks have high quality Saltillo tiles from northern Mexico.
All the windows,doors and closets have been constructed to the highest standards using high grade local cedro wood ( Spanish cedar) with good quality hardware attachments.
The main level consists of a kitchen with island, dining area, living room, powder room, laundry/sewing room. and office nook. From this level you walk out onto a partly covered pool terrace with 3 graceful arches, supported by columns of cantera stone and an infinity pool overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay.
The upper area has a large master bedroom which opens out onto a covered deck the full width of the house. The second bedroom opens onto the front.deck overlooking a private courtyard with a fountain. Both bedrooms have a separate two sink bathroom with shower, toilet and quality fixtures.
All the interior furniture (except the dining room table and chairs) was custom designed by the owner specifically for its location, in the Mexican architectural order, then made by local craftsman using the finest local hardwoods. All of the furniture and most of the contents will be included in the sale.
All ornamental metal work throughout the house was custom designed by the owner and constructed by craftsmen from Patzcuaro, San Miguel Allende and Zihuatanejo in the Mexican traditional manner.
Please note the price is in United States Dollars
The casa is located in the gated community of Cerro del Vigia. which offers 24 hour security, tennis courts, a chapel and well maintained common areas.
The mature trees and established plantings enhance the desirability of this character property which is serviced by a seven zone automatic sprinkler system.
At present there is a large above ground area under the pool deck that is being used as a gym /music room with an adjacent storage room.
An additional small workshop and equipment storage room is accessible from the courtyard. The house including the terraces is about 3300 sq ft.
The house has a spacious two car parking space that is adjacent to a secluded cul de sac with majestic palms.
Cerro Del Vigia is a secure gated community above Las Gatos Beach overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay, the marina, and Playa La Ropa. Gorgeous views at night too with lights sparkling from the little Mexico town. It offers an onsite manager, 24 hour security guards, gardeners, tennis court, and a church at the top for owner family weddings and receptions