Description

This two-story, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is situated in upper San Felipe del Agua.

It has a garden and multi-terrace view of the San Felipe mountains as well as the valley of Mitla and the city of Oaxaca. Its state-of-the-art earthquake resistance architecture has assured that none of Oaxaca’s seismic events affects the house in even the slightest manner. The property is entered from street level through a lovely small garden area or through a two vehicle indoor garage.

The first floor contains a 18.41 m2 (186 sf) library adjoining a half bath. The spacious living room, accented by columns and crown molding, a large cantera framed wood burning fireplace and opens onto a 57 m2 (612 sf) covered terrace that itself opens onto a beautiful mature garden and views of the mountains and Valley of Mitla. A spacious formal dining room can easily accommodate eight dinner guests. The 17 m2 (189 sf) chefs kitchen provides a very comfortable space for the most accomplished chef to bring her or his most ambitious projects to fulfillment, and opens onto an ample yet intimate breakfast area also looking out onto it’s own covered terrace as well as the garden.

On the second floor a 23 m2 (242 sf) master bedroom has its own access to a 34 m2 (385 sf) covered terrace with spectacular views. The spacious master bath is entered from a hall which passes the very large walk-in closet/dressing area. There are two guests bedrooms, one of which also enjoys, together with the adjoining study, access to the covered terrace. There are two additional full baths and extensive closets. Additional open and tiled terraces on the roof provide even more space to enjoy the spectacular views of Oaxaca. A 10,000 liter cistern combined with a 1,100-liter tinaco, both of which receive water directly from the neighborhood water system, assure ample water supply.