Villa Alborada • Offered at: $1,399,000 USD

When you think of Sierra del Mar, you think lush hillsides, natural view perspectives of the ocean and the jungle beyond in a secure and gated enclave on Puerto Vallarta's southern shores. What you may be surprised at is that one home stands apart in architectural styling... and that is Villa Alborada, designed by famed Architect Juan Munguia.

Somewhat more contemporary with clean lines and a Danish flavor, this one-owner home built in 1999 provides open spaces with rounded accents that create a sense of harmony with its surroundings. Private beach access with parking is available at Playas Gemelas across the roadway, a 5 minute walk, for Sierra del Mar residents.

The double-high entry radiates natural sunshine from the skylight above. Sunken from the entry is the living area allowing a perched perspective once you walk into the home. This area, with natural cut stone flooring, opens to the outdoor patio with a 25-foot long heated infinity-edge swimming pool, partially shaded by a Strangling Higuera tree.

The outdoor living area is ideal for entertaining and whiling away the hours in leisure. The eat-in kitchen is spacious enough for preparation and entertainment simultaneously, especially given the adjacent family room with corner fireplace. The dining area offers seating for up to 10.

On this floor you will also find a guest bedroom with an adjoining patio and private bath. Note that the entry doubles as a stage with separate sound and light for special events.

Upstairs you will find two full-size master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, both with separate showers and a Jacuzzi in the master. Both enjoy full jungle and ocean views and features such as a plate glass counter top and embedded brass sinks while the other has a semi-circular shower also with ocean views. Vaulted ceilings, private terraces, hardwood lattice-work doors and walk-in closets, and skylights are other amenities of these comfortable rooms.

Downstairs is a private guest suite that is a sanctuary from the rest of the home, complete with its own living room and secluded patio. The en-suite spa bath includes a soaker tub.

The residence has a water purification system that serves the entire home, water pressure system, large water reservoir system, high-speed satellite internet service, zoned air conditioning, low-maintenance exterior PVC windows/doors, full laundry with external access, staff quarters with bath, and a 2+ car garage. All woodwork throughout the home is termite-resistant Primavera or Guayabillo. Sierra del Mar is less than a 10 minute drive to Puerto Vallarta’s downtown for shopping, dining and entertainment.

The maintenance cost is approximately $4,700 pesos per month, and includes 24-hour security, garbage collection and maintenance and cleaning of roads.

For more information, or to schedule your tour of this month's Hot Property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, contact Wayne Franklin at franklin(at)tropicasa.com, or (322) 292-3279.

Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate. Tropicasa Realty is the region's representative for "The Leading Agents of the World" and with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with AMPI. Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office - Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas. While in PV they can be reached at (322) 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.

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