Casa Buena Fortuna
Robert H. Glaze recently renovated this private, three bedroom, three bathroom house. It is located on an attractive cobbled street with walled-in homes and magical doors that hide very special dwellings. The home is on a premier colonial street in the historic Centro of San Miguel de Allende. The home is conveniently located near language schools, restaurants, art galleries and parks.
The house is currently available for sale on a wholly-owned basis including all furnishings for the price of $775,000 US. Contact rglaze@weybridgecollection.com for more information.
- Property Type: Villa
- Property Size: 3,000 sq.ft.
- Daily Currency: 250
- Number of Bedrooms: 3
- Property Sleeps: 6
- Number of Bathrooms: 3
- San Miguel de Allende
- GTO, Mexico
- Airport Code: BJX
Casa Buena Fortuna Location and Activities
Located on Sollano, one of the best colonial streets in the heart of the historic Central, this home is close to the schools, restaurants, galleries, and parks. This attractive cobbled street has walled in homes and magical doors that hide some very special dwellings. The home is located one-half block from the lush Juarez Park and a two and a half block walk to the Jardin or Main Square. The house is a short walk to all that San Miguel has to offer. Hike the botanical garden, go horseback riding, visit surrounding artisans or swim in the hot springs. Long lunches or comidas are the norm.
Casa Buena Fortuna Accommodations
This house is elegant with a shaded outside patio surrounded with flowers and fruit trees. Because of its orientation and layout, the house gets lots of sunlight all day long. The house has just been totally renovated In 2006 by Robert H. Glaze, President and Founder of the Weybridge Collection, with a Mexican colonial feel with all new beds and bedding, towels, furnishings and furniture. There are new appliances in the kitchen and a new full-sized washer and dryer set has been added for your use. There are also four new fireplaces for those chilly nights, including one in the master bedroom. The interior and exterior have been totally repainted and new draperies can be found in each room. The house also has a wonderful roof terrace perfect for the famous San Miguel sunsets. The Winters are perfect but Summer time in San Miguel is a pleasant surprise to first time visitors. The weather is generally “shirtsleeve” with the occasional chilly “rainy” period. Never hot! That’s why San Miguel is popular with people from the Southern states. The countryside is literally amazing with the abundance of wild flowers. Check it out… San Miguel is not just for Winter!
Casa Buena Fortuna Amenities
The house has cable TV with English stations and a DVD player. There is a fully renovated kitchen with a new microwave, refrigerator and gas stove, plus all new cooking utensils, flatware, dishes and glassware. All linens are provided and have been totally upgraded including bedding by Peacock Alley. There is Vonage phone with free calls back to the US and high speed internet. The covered patio with outdoor seating and a fireplace to a focal point of the garden that has many fruit trees and seasonal flowers. The housekeeper is available six days a week for your convenience. A lovely fountain four fireplaces and a full size washer and dryer are all new as well. The best part is the location, within easy walking distance of most of San Miguel’s attractions, like the Bellas Artes and Instituto.
Casa Buena Fortuna Experiences
Tour the many artist’s studios in the amazing arts town or attend one of the weekly gallery openings.
Explore the small abandoned churches in the countryside surrounding San Miguel with well-known photographer Robert deGast. You can also explore Mineral de Pozos, the abandoned old mining town, with Robert on another day.
Go on a horseback ride in the countryside and stop at the famous hotsprings afterwards to recover.
Explore Guanajuato, Queretaro, Morelia or Patzcuaro which is know for its Day of the Dead activities on November 1 each year. Go to Mexico City for a weekend of museums and cultural activites.
Take a hot air baloon trip over the colonial city of San Miguel
Attend a cooking class at Sazon which is run by Orient Express Hotels.
Experience one of the many festivals in San Miguel including Day of the Dead, Day of the Locos, the procession of Senor de la columna (Jesus on the Column) from Antotonilco and Semana Santa or Easter week.
Enjoy a long comida on the patio overlooking the lovely garden.
Take a Spanish Class or photography workshop with Warren Hardy or Santa Fe Workshops.
Attend the Sabor Magazine annual food and wine festival
Casa Buena Fortuna General Information
General Additions
Casa Buena Fortuna Rental Handbook
Getting Around
Transportation from Leon Airport can be arranged. There is really no need for a car since the house is centrally located. All that San Miguel has to offer is a short walk away. For side trips, you can rent from Hola Rental Cars in San Miguel or we can also arrange a driver.
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"Casa Buena Fortuna was the perfect choice. The location is absolutely perfect. The colors and decorations in the house are worthy of a home and garden magazine shoot. The whole house has a lovely, peaceful, tranquil mood."
- Dina from Santa Monica, CA
