MLS ID: CAR9198 - Rancho la Salud 10-A

A beautiful townhouse located in Rancho La Salud Village between West Ajijic and San Juan Cosala at the foot of the mountains that surround Lake Chapala. The design is Inspired by Mexican colonial and local Ajijc design, modern but with pre-hispanic techniques and local materials such as brick vaulted ceilings, Talavera mosaics, arched doors and windows, blacksmith-forged metalwork and moldings and other traditional features. The dwelling is distributed over two storeys to optimize ventilation and natural lighting thereby reducing energy consumption. The lower floor consists of a fully electric kitchen with granite countertops and large windows. It opens onto a living room with a beautifully handcrafted vaulted ceiling , a wall made of local flagstone , and built-in wooden shelves, all of which create a warm cozy feeling. Off of the living room there is a half-bathroom for guests, with Talavera tiles. Further east is a bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom, a large closet,with a safe, and ample storage space above. There are two terraces. A classic Mexican-stye front porch with a gazebo faces west and looks onto a lovely five-meter garden, a great spot to enjoy the afternoon sky and colorful sunsets. A patio on the east side provides an outdoor space for enjoying the fresh morning air. Adjoined to it is a laundry room with a large sink and electric washing machine. The upper floor has independent access via a Talavera-tile decorated outdoor staircase, which opens onto a large mirador/rooftop area with nice views of the mountains and the lake. On the south side, there is a large sink and space for a small refrigerator and stove; this area could easily be made into an outdoor kitchen. Indoors there is a large bedroom with a traditional handcrafted cupola ceiling, a large closet, a balcony with a view of treetops and mountains, and another full bathroom with Talavera tiling. The house is 100% ecologically sustainable with solar panels and water heater, rainwater catchment, biodigesters to recycle water, potable drinking water via triple reverse osmosis filters, and two water tanks containing 5000 liters each. Appliances include an all-electric stove and oven, a refrigerator, and a washing machine.