MLS ID: CAR13170 - Villa Elegante

“Villa Elegante”

Stunning Colonial-Style residence in Central Ajijic

Priced to sell at $599,000 USD

 Discover a rare real estate opportunity in the heart of Ajijic and its world renowned climate. This custom-designed home, is situated on the corner of a peaceful privada, often celebrated as one of the town's most picturesque streets. This three bedroom, three bath residence blends timeless old-world elegance with modern updates. This home is just a few minutes walk from the vibrant village lakeside board-walk and steps from top local dining and shopping. Architecturally inspired by the classical charm of the colonial cities of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, Guanajuato. This property offers a beautiful aesthetic and design:

• Architectural Details: High barrel-vaulted (brick boveda) ceilings, Mexican high fired ceramic tile flooring, arches, graceful columns, and refined Cantera stone accents are all used throughout.
• The main livingroom: A spacious living area anchored by a large wood-burning fireplace.  Hand-made metal and glass windows and doors flow directly into a lush courtyard.
• The Courtyard terrace: Features a working tile-and-cantera fountain and a large covered veranda designed for formal alfresco dining and entertaining.

Gourmet Kitchen & Main Level Features

Flooded with natural light, the spacious kitchen has been recently updated for the home chef and features a bright adjoining breakfast alcove with the following features:

• Premium Finishes: Sleek, low-maintenance quartz countertops paired with a full-height matching backsplash.
• Upgraded Appliances: Professional 5-burner GE gas range with a digital double oven, a new microwave, a high-end Kohler ceramic sink with a Moen faucet, and a large stainless-steel Samsung side-by-side refrigerator.
• Versatile Layout: The ground floor includes a central atrium that could easily accommodate a future elevator, a double-height staircase beneath a massive skylight, and a dedicated laundry room.
• Main Floor Bedroom: A flexible space perfect for a home office or guest bedroom, complete with an adjacent full bathroom.

Luxurious Second-Floor Retreats

The upper level is designed for comfort and privacy, with walk-in closets, large and spacious bathrooms in both the main and guest bedroom:

• Primary main suite: Captures stunning sunset views of lakesides surrounding mountains and opens to an expansive, covered terrace that catches cool, refreshing evening breezes from the large covered verranda.
• Second Guest Suite: Located next to a full guest bathroom, offering an excellent layout for family or an additional workspace.

Ultimate Entertainment Rooftop (Mirador), combining Indoor-Outdoor Living

The home's impressive height delivers rare, 360-degree views of the village, Lake Chapala and the surrounding mountains. The layout seamlessly integrates indoor comfort with outdoor relaxation. The expansive roof terrace serves as a private oasis designed to maximize tropical breezes and panoramic scenery. It features:

• A large, well constructed shaded viewing deck (mirador) alongside a thriving herb and plant garden.
• An outdoor wet bar and dual countertops, including a dedicated gas line hookup for a barbecue grill.
• An integrated storage room (bodega) with space for an outdoor fridge, offering excellent potential for conversion into a detached guest suite (casita).

Security, Efficiency, and Mechanics

This imppecable home is exceptionally well-built, offering a secure environment and a low-maintenance lifestyle:

• Financial Advantages: No HOA fees and exceptionally low annual holding costs (2026 property taxes were just $220 USD for the year).
• Enclosed Garage: Single-car attached garage with an automatic remote door, abundant storage shelving, and a whole-house automatic water purification system.
• Utilities: attatched to municipal water and sewage (2026 municipal water and sewage bill was $220 USD for the year) , a single electric meter with a dedicated breaker panel (approximate $40 USD every 2 months), and a standard rooftop natural gas tank.
• Chattels and inventory:  Sale price does not include furniture, though select pieces are negotiable. All major appliances, potted plants, and fixed architectural lighting, and a exquisite Austrian cut-crystal chandelier are included.

• Viewing Instructions:

  Showings require a minimum 24-hour notice (48 hours preferred). Qualified buyers only.