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FAVORITE LISTINGS
CASA CONTRERAS
COUNTRY LIVING LAKEVIEW HOME ON OVERSIZED LOT
10 MINUTES FROM AJIJIC
Casa Contreras is that rarest of finds a Lake VIEW Home in the mid 300’s. It is close to both Chapala and Ajijic but buffered away in a quiet corner. It is an easy jump to the airport and the city but offers life in the quiet country. It is a blank slate for you to customize. I would add some colorful Televara tile as a surround of those great arched windows. That entertaining terrace would have some fabulous potted palms a huge umbrella and lounge chairs if this was my house. This home is priced as a non view starter home that just needs the fun part of decorating and making it your own. Large lot, 3 ensuites (any of which could be a master), elegant 2 story great room, second floor den and huge entertaining space. If you are moving to Chapala on a budget this is your dream house that you can gradually customize. With over 3000 square feet of construction on an oversized lot of just over 8,500 square feet this might be the deal of the YEAR and you saw it right here first! “If you sleep on this one, you will not sleep in it!”
CASA McCANN
LAS SALVIAS SANCTUARY
REFINED MEXICAN CHARM LAKEVIEW ESTATE HOME WITH CASITA
On the mountainside slightly west of Ajijic plaza, you’ll find Las Salvias – an elegant neighborhood with bougainvillea clad walls and stately homes on larger than normal lots with commanding views of Lake Chapala. This is a neighborhood not a subdivision and it gives homes here complete independence with no HOA restrictions or fees. Las Salvias is a highly sought after area and homes here rarely come on the market. We are just 5 blocks from Ajijic Centro and this beautifully maintained home is the perfect blend of traditional Mexican charm and modern amenities.
Casa McCaan is a dream home with finishing details and artistic artisan elements that are rarely found. The restrained touches of a revered designer Gene Fortune gives Mexican charm at an elevated level. It has two bedrooms in the main house AND a guest casita PLUS a Den Media Room and a Home Office Library AND an Art Studio or workshop. The gardens are lush and mature. The lake views are spectacular and it is all located in one of the most coveting areas of Ajijic village. You have outdoor living and entertaining spaces, full solar electric and a solar heated pool large enough to exercise in. It is being sold furnished at the competitive price of $992,000 USD. Trust me homes like this are NOT common and get purchased quickly by smart buyers “If you sleep on this one, you will not sleep in it!”
CASA IRMA
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE TOP SELLING COMMUNITY LAKESIDE
In Real Estate the mantra is “Location Location Location”. Casa Irma is midway between the south side of the Carretera and the lake. Close to Panchos (which is our lakeside equivalent to a Whole Food Supermarket) and several popular restaurants. It offers one level living with larger than normal rooms.
This is a great opportunity for a 2 bedroom 2 bath home in an up and coming neighborhood. The current owners have had it as a rental property and its location and size would make it an idea investment which could provide a supplemental retirement income that would only increase in value. The home has a double water filtration system with UV and a pressure system. The roof top is ideal for an additional lakeview bedroom or mirador.
CASA HELEN
REFINED LIVING IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF LOMAS DEL LAGO IN AJIJIC VILLAGE
Lomas de Lago is a development of 30 homes constructed by respected builder Jaime Hernadez in 1989. He is known for the quality of his homes and his attention to detail. The properties here are solidly built with thick walls, graceful arches and elegant features not found in many homes Lakeside. The community has a common pool with an entertaining terrace for the use of homeowners. Entrance streets are lined with blooming Bougainvillea and Casa Helen is located in a small cul de sac.
Casa Helen is the perfect fit. The ideal size if you are wanting to downsize from a larger home. Just large enough for occasional guests and ideal if you are seeking a rental property to increase your retirement income. It is adjacent to the desirable upscale Calle Lazaro Cardenas but in its own gated enclave.
CASA STARR
LAKEVIEW HOME IN THE PRESTIGIOUS RAQUET CLUB
15 minutes west of Ajijic to the gated community of the Raquet club. Nestled into the hills above the village of San Juan Cosala, this development was established 46 years ago and is known for its astounding lake views, it’s magnificent club house with its thermally heated Olympic sized swimming pool, its clay and hard surfaced tennis courts as well as pickle ball and handball courts. The Club house has a gym, steam rooms and library. The thermal waters of the San Juan Cosala Spas are fed into the homes from the Raquet Clubs deep water well.
Casa Starr is being sold furnished. Open concept living spaces, a dream kitchen, a fully independent income generating casita with its own kitchen and laundry. Every principal room has its own outdoor terrace or garden space. The views are stunning and the garden is easy care with a rainbird sprinkler system. The lot is oversized at almost 1200 m2 – that’s a third of an acre. PLUS it has the bonus secret garden space of another 325m2 with private access.
VILLA HANSEN
PRESTIGE ESTATE IN AJIJIC’S QUIET WEST VILLAGE
Villa Hansen is a unique and rare find. Ideal quiet village location for a walkable lifestyle. This section of Calle Ocampo is in the quiet west end of the village proper. It is close to several fine restaurants, an European deli and even a French bakery café but quietly buffered away behind private walls. Gardens and courtyards that offer beauty and practical elements like a kitchen vegetable and herb garden. There is even room to add a lap pool if that is on your wish list.
Casa Hansen is a turn key dream property that checks every box no matter what your new life Lakeside might be. It is sold as a turnkey furnished property competitively priced at $885,000 USD
A prestige land mark stand-alone village property the likes of which rarely comes on the market.
VISTA DEL MALECON
PRESTIGE LAKEVIEW AJIJIC VILLAGE ESTATE
Vista de Malecon is a rare find. Ideal village location for a walkable lifestyle in the heart of a Pueblos Magicos. Off street parking for an unheard of 4 cars. Classic Mexican charm with hand painted custom tiles, soaring bovida brick ceilings, custom wrought iron, skylights, clay tiles and cantera stone accents. Three fireplaces. A perfect lakeside view from the homes great room with quiet sanctuary in the walled large garden and secluded bedrooms. A turnkey property full of amazing artwork and furniture including monogramed linens with the prestige name of an Ajijic landmark property. An income generating casita that is also fully equipped. This property ticks every box for a discerning homeowner who wants a prestige home in a prime location with a lakeview but also desires the independence of NOT having an HOA
COMING ON MARKET SOON!
CASA BARNETT
DELEVOPERS DELUXE 4 BEDROOM LAKEVIEW CONDO
Casa Barnett is a stunning turnkey luxury condo. The condos is located in the desire able hillside area of Lourdes in Chapala in a boutique condo development with only 4 units. Casa Barnett was the developers condo. It has its own entrance though this units unheard of 4 car garage, boasts 2 lake view terraces and the 4 bedroom unit is distributed over 2 floors. It offers a modern loft style aesthetic but still retains charming brick boveda ceilings. It is like no other listing lakeside.
The ENTIRE second floor of this condo is a huge grand master. The entire floor! The first room is the bedroom itself and is large enough for a king sized bed and to have its own sitting area that leads to a large lakeview terrace. In the rooms north west corner are 2 sliding barn doors. One leads to a private den (that would also make a great home office). The other barn door leads into a dressing room closet that is the size of a normal bedroom and its centerpiece is a 24 drawer granite topped island. Ensuite bath has 2 toilet alcoves hidden behind a shower island In addition to the double vanity there is also a soaking tub alcove.
