DESCRIPTION
Featured in numerous design books, Casa del Pocito is a restored colonial rowhouse with 18 foot ceilings, thick stone walls, cool tile floors, a Moroccan-inspired pool and an interior courtyard that allows light to filter into the interior spaces. Well-known architect Salvador Reyes Rios restored this house to its original charm, seamlessly modernizing the systems without sacrificing any of the character. The current owners have thoughtfully made their own mark on this beautiful house. There is a relaxed luxury and the feel of the restrained interiors of Andalusian Spain. Most of the furnishings are irreplaceable and with the exception of personal art and collector's pieces, everything is yours with the purchase of this home. A few modern touches and saturated color have been thrown in, and the result is a soothing, uncluttered, comfortable place that you may find difficult to leave. La Casa del Pocito includes lots of room for entertaining or relaxing in the formal sala, a comedor that seats 6 or 8, a courtyard with a quiet fountain, and an intimate study that looks out onto the pool and walled garden. There are two air-conditioned bedrooms, including one with an impressive painted 4 poster bed with antique gilt flourishes. The master bedroom overlooks the pool with its wrought iron canopy bed made by a local craftsman. Two modern bathrooms with step-in showers retain their original character with antique tiles. A typical Maya kitchen has polished concrete counters and an antique tall cupboard. The cocina is equipped with everything you need to prepare simple meals at home if you wish. Antique stone walls surround the peaceful rear garden which blooms with bougainvillea, heliconia, bamboo and flowering banana trees. The centerpiece of this garden is a Moroccan style plunge pool lined with glass mosaic tiles and framed with native stone. The place to refresh, revive and relax. Casa del Pocito is being sold complete with all exquisite furniture, appliances, dishes and flatware AND the functioning and beautifully executed website / luxury vacation rental business with an existing following. Truly a special home in a special location.