Welcome to Casa de Colores! All the warmth and colors of Mexico
and examples of its famous folk art are at their best in this charming
house located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the colonia known as San
Antonio Norte, one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live
in.
Through the antique double doors,
enter into a walled sunny courtyard patio with tinkling fountain, flowering bougainville
and hibiscus, and hummingbirds galore. French doors lead off the
patio to the living room and kitchen. There's a half bath and handsome
dining room located just off the living room with colorful glassware,
dishes, and an exhibit of folk art on the sideboard.
Double built-in
sofas flank the living room fireplace, and the television/DVD and
stereo are close at hand for your enjoyment. Plenty of reading
material is provided on the nearby bookshelves, including guides
and maps to local activities and nearby towns. In the bright yellow
kitchen, another fireplace is recessed into the wall near the inviting
bar stools drawn up to the colorful Mexican-tiled counter. A cook's
delight!
Upstairs on the second level is a brand new, bright and
airy sun room that overlooks the flower-filled courtyard and fountain.
Its boveda ceiling, glass skylight, and cozy corner cast-iron chiminea
make this a perfect spot for relaxing, reading, or entertaining.
There are also two corner desks here, complete with cable internet
connection for those who wish to bring a laptop. The split-level
hallway off the sun room (whimsically watched over by a large,
multi-colored ceramic pig) leads you into a single bedroom and
bathroom with shower.
To your right, you enter the queen-sized
master bedroom complete with cupola and its adjoining tiled bathroom
and tub. Yet another gas fireplace is available for your warmth
and comfort on those chilly winter nights. Up the spiral stairs
to level three finds you in the third bedroom (double bed) and
large, built-in storage closets. Beyond that are two roof terraces
with gorgeous panoramic views of the town and the distant blue
mountains. Everywhere you look are lush flowering vines and plants.
A truly comfortable, bright, and cozy home, a ten to fifteen minute
walk into El Centro and the "Jardin" (main square). Close
to restaurants, the Instituto, Bellas Artes, other art and Spanish
language schools, and one of the town's largest public markets
with vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, and other essentials.
