ID: TY-005383

This magnificent home is located in Santa Ana, one of the most popular and best-located neighborhoods in all of historic Merida and just one block the Park, church and market. Santa Ana is also home to multiple museums and art galleries, restaurants and cafes, and other downtown attractions. It borders on the Paseo de Montejo, delightful tree-shaded avenue sometimes called Merida’s Champs Elisees.

This single story residence has 3 large bedrooms with 6 full bathrooms plus quarters and 2 half-baths. The tall ceilings are elegantly flanked by graceful arches and topped with original vigas. All doors in the house are either original or custom-made hardwood.

Additional rooms include:
* formal living room with custom marble fireplace
* formal dining room with custom marble fireplace
* library/study with plentiful custom hardwood shelving
* Chef’s kitchen w. built-in Subzero/Wolf appliances, endless workspace and storage
* Butler’s pantry
* Service quarters with laundry, private entrance and service patio
* Machine room
* Tool room/bodega

The original large and formal entry way opens up to generous formal living areas The entire house has a hard-wired sound system with wifi extensions. The machine room behind the pool houses various house systems. There is a two-story tool room in the rear of the property.

The master suite opens to a private and covered terrace and garden patio. There are lush tropical gardens throughout, including fruit trees such as mamey, ciricote, lime and banana. In the garden is an iron pergola sitting area with a natural canopy.

The 14-meter swimming pool measures 46 ft x 12 ft (13.9 m x 3.6 m) and 8 ft (2.4 meters) deep.  It is both wide and long, perfect for laps, while the sizeable wading area (8.6 ft by 12 ft or 2.6 m x 3.6 m) makes it enjoyable for young children. The swimming pool is filtered and includes a water feature.

The entire house features quality finishings in granite, stone and pasta tiles, as well as Baldwin, Emro and antique door hardware. The house is served by a water softening system, water pressure system, two water heaters, air conditioners and ceiling fans. The garden is beautifully kept with the aid of a comprehensive sprinkler system.

Included in the price are the refrigerator, 2 freezers, convection microwave, stove cooktop, double oven with convection option, washer & dryer, all air conditioners and fans, outdoor curtains, light fixtures* and all built-in furniture, such as bookcases, shelving, closets and cabinets. Garden tools, extra paint and hoses will also be included.  *excluding some chandeliers

The new owner may consider keeping the House Captain who has spent the past 6.5 years managing all aspects of total house operation, including cleaning, gardens, painting, pool care, occasional cooking and entertainment service.
There is nothing else like this house in all of Merida.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Lytle

SALE PRICE:

$1,299,000 USD