Casa de La Marquesa Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico $ 12,000,000 Casa de la Marquesa is located in Santiago de Queretaro, one of Mexico’s most prosperous modern cities. Founded in 1531, Queretaro was formerly the capital of the Mexican Republic and retains much of its colonial splendor including buildings like Casa de la Marquesa (House of the Marquis). In 1996, Casa de la Marquesa, along with the historic center of Queretaro, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as being of outstanding value to humanity.Commissioned by the Spanish Marquis Don Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana as a gift to his consort, Casa de la Marquesa was completed in 1756. Stories and legends abound but historians agree, Casa de la Marquesa has been an important actor in local and national history, having been host to many important figures including the Emperor of Mexico Maximilian of Hapsburg and Emperor Don Agustin de Iturbide.Today, Casa de la Marquesa is an exquisitely appointed 13 suite boutique hotel within just a few steps of Queretaro’s most notable historic attractions, gardens and museums. Re-known for its beauty, the palace is a superb example of Mexican Baroque architecture replete with stunning details: hand-forged iron lattices, carved Cantera stonework, Moorish filigrees, and painstakingly restored Morrocan murals all complemented with exquisite period furnishings to immediately transport visitors to the age of colonial grandeur.
Casa Cariño
Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico $ 6,250,000 Casa Cariño is the most spectacular property offered for sale in San Miguel de Allende. Located in a private gated drive just minutes from Centro, this home sits perched on a hillside overlooking all of San Miguel, the valley and distant mountains. With a dramatic three-story rotunda, multiple terraces, balconies, and incredible views from all levels, this home is truly phenomenal. The living spaces of this home are vast, including a large living room, dining room, poolside entertainment pavilion, "cantina," and beautiful sitting terraces. There are 7 spacious bedrooms, including a large master suite, as well as multiple areas for staff. With central elevator, state of the art systems, dramatic pool, and double garage, this estate home is truly designed for the discriminating homeowner.
Juarez Park Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico $ 3,900,000 Located in the most prestigious location in San Miguel, on Juarez Park at Aldama, this spectacular home is truly designed for the discriminating buyer. The property was constructed on a raised garden, offering sweeping views across the landscaped grounds over the park. With soaring ceilings, enormous windows overlooking the gardens, and sculptural walls and columns, this home is a masterpiece of design. The home is also perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, with large living areas, dining room with 40 foot ceilings, and doors leading to the amazing landscaped gardens. The property also has wonderful amenities, including a guest apartment, staff quarters, massage room, and elevator. With state-of-the-art systems, including radiant floor heating, advanced security system, solar system, and automatic double garage, this is the most sophisticated home on the market in San Miguel de Allende.