A stately home with all the charm of the Porfiriato period of Mexican architecture as seen on the grand avenues of Merida, but believe it or not, this home is brand new from the ground up.  Architect Henry Ponce worked with California designers to create all the beauty and elegance of the past but with every modern convenience we’ve come to take for granted in a luxury home.  Tucked away in privacy just blocks away from Santa Ana Park, the Merida English Library, and all of Centro, this home is truly one-of-a-kind.

Starting at the front is an impressive set of two limousine-length garages flanking the heavy iron gates to the first patio with splashing fountain and foliage galore.  Inside the front wing of the home are a large entranceway, living room, formal dining room, media room, guest bath, and granite topped kitchen with breakfast booth.  Off the kitchen are the service entrance, laundry room, and storage.  From here one enters the large central courtyard with swimming pool, fountains, chinked-stone-wall fountain, multi-level seating areas both open and covered, more storage rooms, and exotic tropical plantings.

Finally in the rear wing are three vast master bedroom suites, each with walk-in closets and full baths.  The master suite alone covers over 1000 square feet, including bedroom, living room, huge master bathroom, and two enormous walk-in closets.

All the custom made furniture you see in the pictures, and much that you can’t see, is included in the asking price for this home.  This includes all appliances, fans, air conditioners, state of the art lighting, decorative lamps and accessories… everything down to the dishware and silverware.

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Well located beachfront home with wide double lot and priced to sell!

Home occupies approximately ¼ acre and faces north towards the Gulf of Mexico. Entire home is tiled inside and on the front deck and is protected by new, sliding, steel-reinforced storm shutters. Other windows have steel-reinforced covers with ½-inch plywood covering. A concrete block storm “wind-shield” on the roof protects the water tank, satellite dish, and air conditioning unit. The water supply is via freshwater well and automatically replenishes the water tank on the roof when the tank reaches a predetermined depth.

Interior Overview

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, with Kitchen, Dining Area and Living Room Area.
Living room has sliding glass/screened Gulf of Mexico picture window, which is 5’ high by 11.5’ wide.
“Side” (facing east) sliding glass/screened door opens to lighted front porch and towards deck area.

Master bedroom’s dimensions are 13.0’ x 16.5’:
-  Air conditioned with a LG brand mini-split unit.
-  A view of the Gulf of Mexico and pool/deck area can be seen, as well as a window which opens to the backyard, with a cool breeze between.
-  Has “wall of storage” built-in closet with dimensions of 96” height x 90’  width x 20” depth for hanging items and shelving.
-  Has a ceiling fan and four built-in ceiling lights.
-  Bathroom is attached and has a heated shower and considerable storage area of 72” height x 54” width x 21” depth.
-  Includes double (matrimonial size) bed and table.
-  An entrance door to pool/deck area could be easily added from the bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom.

Second bedroom is 13.0’ x 13.5’:
-  Has windows that face the Gulf of Mexico and the pool/deck area.
-  Has 2 ventilated storage cabinets, each 36” wide x 52’ high x 15” deep.
-  Two exterior shelves are above each storage cabinet.
-  Ceiling fan and four built-in ceiling lights.
-  Includes single bed.
-  Additional bathroom is located in hallway adjoining the two bedrooms, for easy access by front bedroom occupants or guests in living room.
-  A door to the pool/deck area could also be easily constructed from the second bathroom.

Living room/dining area:
-  Overall dimensions of living room/dining areas are 13’ wide x 24’ long.
-  Beautiful view of Gulf of Mexico fills picture window (5.5’ height x 11’ wide and slides open/closed and is screened.  Screen can also be easily opened/closed for access to the front porch.
-  Two ceiling fans are above the living room/dining area.
-  Four additional built-in ceiling lights are also available for lighting.
-  Hammock hooks have been installed on each of the facing walls in the living room/dining areas for guests.
-  Included are rattan living room set (2 chairs, sofa, and cocktail table)
-  Dining area includes round rattan table and 4 chairs.

Kitchen area:
-  Kitchen’s dimensions are 13’ wide x 15.7’
-  Has door that enters to backyard and screen door.
-  Tiled breakfast bar that measures 25” x 75” and includes 4 stools that fit under the bar.  Overhead lighting highlights the breakfast bar.
-  There is one-step down into the dining area.
-  Massive storage capacity in overhead and “under the counter”     cabinetry – 10.9 sq ft overhead and 61.0 sq ft under the counter.
-  Also has 2 drawers for cutlery and miscellaneous items.
-  Includes Daewoo refrigerator.
-  Includes small Samsung microwave oven, toaster oven, and 2-burner propane stove.
-  More than ample room for a built-in range to be installed.

Exterior Overview (Beach Side)

The “Gulf of Mexico” beach side has a covered, lighted, completely tiled front porch with tiled “bench” seat, 33’ long and 12’ deep (45 feet of total seating space) between green columns.

East of the home structure is an inlaid tan concrete deck trimmed with green blocks.
A 12’ x 14’ pool (repainted in 2011) which is filled via the well sits back on the deck.
A concrete beam palapa 9’ x 12’ (shade structure) occupies the northwest corner of the deck.
Deck area has a freshwater shower and faucet.
A 42” high privacy wall has been built on the deck-side with drainage ports.

Exterior Overview (Backyard/Street Side)

Full backyard is surrounded by a 7’ painted (white) concrete wall with gates opening to the street and to the deck area.
Gate which opens to street has built-in door on one side for easy “walk-thru” street access.
Nine coconut palm trees dot the sandy back yard.
Ideal for dog owners, the backyard’s overall dimensions are 60’ wide by 120’ (approx.) deep with plenty of room for running, playing and digging in the sand, with complete security and no concerns of escaping with the gates closed.
There is a faucet with freshwater access on the back of the house for cleaning and car washing purposes.
A storage shed (bodega) is attached to the house in the rear west corner and has 192 square feet of storage area (8’ width x 6’ height x 4’ depth). Shed contains various tools, shovels, rakes, which are all included.
A painted concrete deck surrounds the area adjacent to the back door entrance and bodega (10’ x 18’)
Plenty of room is available for construction of a garage, if desired, in the backyard.

Also Included:

Two high steel barstools (black metal)
Kitchen items -  dishes, glasses, cutlery, pans
Miscellaneous plastic beach chairs, plastic table

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A must see, fully renovated colonial home that can also be used as a sed & breakfast. This multi-level luxury home includes three (3) poolside bedrooms, three (3) baths, a swimming pool with a positive edge cascading fountain, three (3) multi-level outdoor terraces, two (2) outdoor wet-bars, A/C and so much more. Casa Linda is located in the desirable centro area, Santiago, on a very quiet street.

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The perfect 14-month-old home ready to move in.  This clean lined home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house plus a separate 1 bedroom/1 bathroom guest cottage with its own kitchenette.  The lot is wide, 12.5 meters so you do not adjoin another house which provides more privacy, better light plus great air flow.

This private compound is fully walled and features a large filtered pool with double fountain. With the ocean on one side and the pool on the other side you feel like you are on a ship with large windows providing views in every direction.

Features Include :

• Fully air conditioned
• Ceramic tile floors throughout
• Ceiling fans throughout
• Pressurized water, also city water
• Well for the pool
• Chefs Kitchen with stainless appliances
• Recessed Lighting
• Walk in Closets
• Screened Porch
• Electric Entry Gate

The list goes on but you must see this one in person to appreciate the details.

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Villa Caribe is a dream in blue, a warm, welcoming, unique colonial masterpiece in the heart of Merida’s historic Centro that has been remodeled to the most exacting modern standards. This historical home sitting on a rare bus-free block in Merida boasts a large array of features, including pasta tile floors; 16-foot high ceilings throughout; air conditioning in each room; lovingly-restored original wooden ceiling beams (vigas); screened doors and windows; a beautiful inner courtyard facade; on-demand hot water; an exotic tropical garden with fifteen different plant species; a luxurious master bed/bath; a full-size filtered pool; gourmet kitchen with a stainless steel appliance package; brand new plumbing and electrical; a built-in garden irrigation system; dramatic outdoor night lighting; the list goes on.

Villa Caribe is situated in one of the most attractive areas of the historical center of the beautiful colonial city of Merida. This beautiful home stands on a rare street that is not a bus route; in fact, traffic of any kind is very light, day and night, making each room in the house useable. From your front door, a pleasant three-block stroll takes you to the popular Santiago square, where Tuesday nights are alive with big band music and dancing under the stars. Six blocks from Villa Caribe beats the heart of colonial Merida: Plaza Grande, Merida’s main square.

Entering the front door of Villa Caribe through the classic colonial facade, you are stuck by many things at once – most notably, the light, open, modern floor plan that takes advantage of the quiet street and connects the main social areas of the home: the living space, kitchen, and dining room. Diffuse natural light and air flows in from the ceiling ventilation added throughout the house, assisting in climate control and adding brightness to each room.

Your eyes are then drawn to the beautiful pasta tile floors. A pattern that has not been commercially produced in nearly sixty years, these floors feature a custom-designed color palette that highlights the striking details of the pattern. Through the dining room comes your first glimpse of the inner courtyard and lush tropical garden that stretches the length of the home to the yard and pool. The original courtyard facade has been restored to all its former glory, and provides a stunning view from the main house. A gourmet kitchen awaits you, designed to provide you with ample preparation area and storage, and the kitchen’s cooking area has been designed with efficiency and flexibility in mind. The kitchen boasts GE stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a large island that not only dramatically expands counter area, but can seat six or more people.

Continuing through a gallery hallway, you come to your laundry, storage and pantry area; a full bathroom with shower; and a large den or casual living room, with an original door and window to the courtyard. Next to the den is the guest bedroom, a sizable, quiet room that also has its own separate entrance to the courtyard. The luxurious master suite, integrated into the main house but with its own separate entrance from the courtyard, is a quiet oasis. Wake up to the breathtaking view of the pool with the palm trees swaying beyond, viewed through the 3 meter high sliding glass doors that lead out to the large covered terrace. A dramatic walk-through closet leads to a very spacious master bath, with double vanity, ample storage, and an oversized shower.

Your peaceful garden oasis features a full-sized pool and a hand-crafted rock feature wall that is echoed in the pool’s infinity edge. The large covered terrace features ceiling fans for those hot days, and gives you true indoor/outdoor living space. Hidden behind the dramatic rock wall at the very back of the property, you will find the pool equipment, the water pressure and treatment system, and shelving for storage. Completing this colonial gem is a small but important detail: built in hammock hooks in the back garden and the covered terrace that allow you to perfect the art of resting, while gently swaying in your hammocks!

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For those that are familiar with Chicxulub, just east of Progreso, this condo is located just off the Monkeys exit. The town home is the last one to be sold. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths located upstairs and 1 bedroom 1.5 bathrooms downstairs. Total construction is 175m2. The property is located on an access road to the beach on the 4th row. You also have your own private swimming pool in the back of the unit.

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This property is located in Chelem, just 10 minutes from Progreso. The house sits on 45 feet of frontage and with 60 feet of depth. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The owner will be building a brand new swimming pool and a few more improvements for the price. Plenty of room to add on to this property as well.

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This house sits on a lot that has 42 feet of frontage and 147 feet of depth. The house is broken up into 3 sections. The first part is in the back that attaches to the 2 car garage, this section has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a swimming pool just outside these rooms. The second section is the main house. Downstairs you’ll find a kitchen, living room and 1 bedroom and bath opening up to the second swimming pool. Upstairs you’ll find 2 more bedrooms and baths over looking the beach and pool.

This property can be easily rented out as a B and B.  5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 2 swimming pools, 2 ocean front terraces, 2 car garage and the property is completely walled off.

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This property is located in Chelem just west of Progreso.  The house has 135m2 of construction with 45 feet of ocean frontage and 200 feet of depth. The house has been renovated so you can start enjoying the property today and you can make modifications in the future to fit your own needs. The house has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a full kitchen, living room and of course a pool.

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Oh, how I miss Thanksgiving dinner! Fiesta Americana sees the growth in the expatriate community and they’re hosting a Thanksigiving buffet on November 24th from 6:30pm – 10:30 with live jazz from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. At $225 pesos per person, I think it’s definitely worth a try! Reservations are suggested (942-11-11).

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