MLS ID: CAR9975 - Rio Nazas Oasis

This captivating villa, with panoramic views of lake and mountains, nestles into the mountains of upper Rancho del Oro. In a prime location, minutes from Ajijic Village, it sits at the center of Lakeside living. And yet it feels a world apart.

Set in Shangri-La gardens, with exquisite privacy, experience custom-designed understated luxury. Featuring granite countertops, elegant finishes, cantera stone accents, artisan ironwork. With contemporary styling and nods to classical Mexican beauty, the home is a work of art.

A generous floorpan, both expansive and intimate, weaves indoor with outdoor living.

Off a wide south-facing, pink cantera terrace and gardens, the front door opens into a welcoming foyer. Tucked into the foyer, beside a double hall closet, an elegant powder room boasts an artisan hand-carved door. To the left of the foyer, a living room with craftsman floor-to-ceiling bookcase/art display case/TV cabinet. From the foyer, in the other direction, enter the dining room with fireplace connected to an expansive kitchen.

The gourmet kitchen features Brazilian granite counters, a center island with natural light from the large skylight and extraordinary hand-blown, pendant lamps. The kitchen has its own pantry with a separate sink.

The dining room’s French doors swing wide to the front terrace. But take only seven steps and you’re up in the grand mirador, a marvelous world of outdoor living and dining, with breathtaking views of sky, lake, mountains.

Three bedrooms with en suite baths, each with French doors, open to the surrounding gardens. Overlooking the lake, the extra large bedroom with boveda ceiling and south and west facing window walls is currently used as an artist studio/office. As in the entire house, gorgeous ironwork protects the windows, even as it provides security.

An elegantly tiled, salt water, solar heated pool with cantera stone coping offers yet another place to relax. (Float therapy!)

A stylish, well-appointed guest house/casita, one bedroom with boveda ceilings and full kitchen and dining, sits near the pool. Perfect for visitors or long-term guests. (Or rent it while you travel!)

The home was remodeled with design support by Gene Fortun, Lakeside’s leading architect, and has been meticulously maintained.

Two separate cocheras (carports) for parking, one covered. Bonus: a very large bodega for storage, hobbies, and more.

With mature Avocado trees, Mexican Key Lime, and more — the gardens include sprinkler and drip systems. In this sub-tropical retreat, butterflies and songbirds are daily companions (including the endemic blue mockingbird and the squirrel cuckoo). Terraced gardens with stone paths rise on the north side of the house.

A nature lover’s paradise, a place to celebrate life with family and friends — here is one of the loveliest locations in Lakeside.

Boveda ceilings, Beamed Ceilings thoughout.

Listing agent must be present for all showings, please allow sufficient notice.