Lakefront Spanish Colonial Home With Panoramic Views Of Lake Atitlan

Description

Inspired by the architectural gems of Antigua, this lakefront home features a large central courtyard with traditional wood columns, fountain, outdoor dining room, outdoor living room with fireplace, and beautiful views of the lake. A large hand-carved door leads to a double-winged staircase, which takes you to a lower, grass-covered terrace. Below the terrace is a garden surrounded by a rustic stone wall. Outside the wall are fruit trees and a path that leads to the beach.

The house features two identical 500-square-foot, master suites. Each with wrap-around balconies and full views of the lake and Volcán San Pedro. Master bedrooms feature king-sized beds, desks, air conditioning, and flat screen TVs. Master bathrooms feature 2 wardrobes, 2 vanities, free-standing bath tubs, large marble showers with rain shower heads. Two other bedrooms have queen beds, flat screen TVs, air conditioning, wardrobes, and en suite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms features a sleeping loft with 3 twin mattresses.

There is plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining in the huge great room, which features 18-foot ceilings, leather sofas, a flat screen TV, and a fireplace. The open-concept kitchen is a chef's dream with a large central island, farm house sink, marble tile backsplash, quartz countertops, gas range, additional oven, dishwasher, over-sized built-in refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready to use.

The house's clay roof is supported by huge wood beams in triangular construction, typical of Spanish Colonial architecture. Ceilings peak at 18 feet. Huge windows throughout flood the house with light. Handcrafted iron chandeliers hang in every room and beautifully crafted wood furniture can be found throughout the house. Fine finishes such as marble, quartz, and modern bath hardware run throughout. The house boasts the best of both worlds modern amenities in a stylish traditional setting, all within the beauty of gardens and breath-taking views of Lake Atitlan.