Cuenca is one of the world's premiere cities, recognized by ex-pats from around the globe as a perfect place to combine affordability and quality of living. A UNESCO World Heritage Trust Site, the colonial city of Cuenca is situated in the majestic Andes in southern Ecuador, and is the center of the area's rich cultural heritage. With abundant artisans, restaurants, shops, cinemas, festivals, churches, and medical facilities, there is no shortage of any activity or necessity, all nestled within verdant mountain scenery. Here is a classic villa ready for you to move in and discover for yourself how accessible the good life can be. This elegant 4,488 square foot home sits on a 6,070 square foot lot, surrounded by a security perimeter wall. The entrance features graceful columns spanning the home's two stories, multi-paned windows, and an impressive custom wrought-iron front entry overlooking the front garden. From the large foyer, you can access all main living areas, including the chic living room and stately adjacent formal dining room with chandelier. Skylights brighten the family room, which features custom ceramic floor tiling, as well as, a lovely fireplace. Tray ceilings and crown moulding throughout highlight the sumptuous design. Custom wood upper and lower cabinets add warmth to the large, eat-in kitchen, with its gleaming white tiled backsplash, walls, and floors. Spacious counters and the ample kitchen island are topped with granite that picks up the grey in the backsplash accent tiles. There is a designated space for a dining table in the kitchen, for more casual family meals, and a large pantry with amazing storage space. Near the living room is an ornate, custom bar in dark-stained wood, with glass-front cabinets and a granite bar top. You will fall in love with the master bedroom, which is sizeable, and boasts a large, walk-in dressing room, with walls of floor-to-ceiling warm-toned wood closets and storage, as well as, a dressing table and large mirror. The roomy en-suite master bathroom, with double-sink vanity, soaking bathtub, glass-enclosed shower, toilet and bidet, makes this a true master retreat. This home has three more stunning bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The graceful staircase from the ground floor to the upper level, angles around the stairwell area, open to the full two stories, with windows and vaulted skylights at the apex, flooding the area with natural light, and from which another chandelier is suspended. The landing at the top of the stairs overlooks the two-story stairwell, and leads to the bedrooms. A special feature is the ground floor covered patio or sun room, boasting a skylight roof, filling the area with wonderful natural light. You even have a steam room with its own bathroom. This home also has a maid's room with bathroom, as well as, a study with bathroom. The home's large and well-designed spaces are ideal for creating an artist's studio, home offices and/or internet work spots. The outdoor space is secure, well-maintained and large, with space to park four vehicles within the perimeter wall.
For a private viewing of this marvelous property, please contact Kimberly at 098.621.2688 in Ecuador or 312.985.7703 internationally. You can also reach her at kimberly@ieiecuador.net.
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