Casa Nido del Sol

Located at the end of a quiet cul de sac in desirable North San Antonio, Casa Nido del Sol (House of Sun) is worthy of its name—with spectacular Centro views from its main patio, kitchen, dining/living area and bedrooms. The work of famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán, widely recognized for his emphasis on light, color, shadow, form, and texture, was a major influence in the design of this contemporary home, casita, and studio.

A winding brick walk leads from the street entrance past the casita and studio to the main house, which offers an open first floor kitchen and dining area. Tucked away off the dining area is a media/bedroom with a contemporary bóveda ceiling and its own full bath. Multi-paned glass doors open from the kitchen and dining areas to the patio, providing unparalleled indoor/outdoor living. A mosaic tile depiction of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of life, light, and fertility, rises over the studio roof.

The kitchen boasts caoba (Mexican mahogany) wood cabinets, granite countertops, and a center island with prep sink and breakfast seating that has a view of the parroquia. Stainless appliances, rollout shelves and drawers, a reverse osmosis purification system, and disposal complete the package.

Each of the three bedrooms on the second floor features an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony. The guest room has a gas fireplace, and both the primary bedroom and guest room have amazing floor-to-ceiling Centro views.

Breathtaking views of San Miguel and the surrounding mountains make the third floor terrace a relaxing outdoor retreat complete with swinging bed, built-in grill, bar/sink and half bath. The third floor includes a laundry room with a large capacity washer/dryer and adjacent drying porch.

This home also features a secure one-car garage with an automatic door.