Alba de Castillo

This stunning hacienda style property is located in the quiet residential community of Los Frailes, just minutes away from the UNESCO world heritage city of San Miguel de Allende. It is being offered for the first time since the home was built in the early 2000s. Beautifully designed by a skilled architect who worked on the restoration of many landmark buildings in San Francisco and the historic Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph in San Jose after the California earthquake in the 1990´s, the inspiration for this home is the classic colonial hacienda. It showcases traditional Mexican quality craftsmanship including cantera arches gracing a central courtyard with large fountain, multiple brick bovedas, handmade saltillo tiles, solid caoba wood doors and wood beam ceilings, just a few of the many features found throughout this 7 bedroom / 8 bath + 2 half bath elegant property.

Curb appeal abounds with the façades intricate large iron gates and the multiple symmetrical towers done in white stucco with brick detail which contrast dramatically against the blue skies.

Once inside the gates, one immediately feels the tranquility of the spaces which were the intention of the owners who originally designed it as a spiritual center, but actually operated it as a successful small B & B pre pandemic. Five bedrooms en suite, four surrounding the center courtyard, each have their own private patio and are located on the ground level. In addition there is a grand room with coffered ceilings and a center fireplace accented with a scalloped shell motif. Plentiful natural light from its arched windows give views to the back gardens and a tiled jacuzzi with water feature. A large kitchen with a center island needs some updating and off of it is a sweet sunny breakfast nook perfect for less formal dining. A stone subterranean staircase reveals a large entertainment room equipped with a bar which could also serve as a gym or home theater and off of that is a separate wine cellar.

First level features two additional bedrooms, also with private patios. The spacious master suite has its own private sitting room with fireplace. There is an additional area with double sided fireplace that lends itself naturally to a library or office area. The expansive roof terrace is partially covered and showcases the presa or reservoir, where beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed from its panoramic views of the natural preserve.

The home is situated on a large 845 m2 lot and is surrounded by three separate lots which may be purchased as a package with the home for a total cost of $975,000 USD. These lots offer an incredible value and additonal opportunity, creating a park like estate setting with it´s many surrounding mesquite trees

Partially furnished, this home needs minimal updating to make it a spectacular residence, retreat center or perhaps an exclusive retirement center!