This past March, I checked out the stunning city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the second time, as well as fell in like around again. (If you missed my publish from last spring, click here.) This time, we rented a Spanish Colonial house nestled in the mountains. It’s really a new-build, however has the aged patina as well as timeworn appeal of an old Mexican home. We’re really excited to lease this house yearly as a wintertime getaway. right here are a few of my much-loved pictures from the courtyard, interiors, rooftop as well as gardens:

This was the very first area I saw when I walked into the building. A rich plant-filled courtyard total with a koi pond. It was a heavenly welcome. all of the columns were brand new however felt like stone antiques as well as had soft hand-painted patterns in the arches.

This is the staircase to the second floor at the far end of the courtyard. The crisscross pebble detail added pattern as well as the honed stone was amazing to walk on. The recessed wall illumination illuminated the treads as well as looked just lovely as the sun started to set.

This area was like an indoor-outdoor area where the staircase satisfied the second floor to the left. I keep in mind when those tin star lamps were absolutely prominent in Canada back in the ’80s as well as right here they were once again — however you know, I absolutely liked it here. It made sense as they are made locally in Mexico. At night, this illuminated the ceiling with twinkling stars. heaven again!

And this is the view back to the hills of San Miguel on one part of the rooftop garden.

There was a sensational jacaranda tree up there on the roof.

The bougainvillea trees such as this one clashed so beautifully with the terracotta walls.

And look exactly how quite the blooms look in a basic glass vase on a tray in the hallway.

I liked this grouping of Italian-style cypress trees that supplied privacy as well as framed the structure of the patio.

This was the staircase to the rooftop patio on the next level. notice exactly how the bougainvillea from the courtyard below spills over the railing — gorgeous! The tilework on the steps is quintessential Mexican style as well as the whimsical stone mermaid up at the top seemed to keep enjoy over the home from above.

Locally-made patterned iron gates supplied safety between the indoor as well as outside areas however still let the air as well as light flow in.

This was the view with the primary living space which featured a wood beamed ceiling at a soaring 15 feet high, a big archway to mark the dining area, lots of big scale wood furniture and, of course, iron chandeliers. Every space in the home had french doors leading to an outside area of some sort.

The highlight of the kitchen area was the large hood over the stove as well as all of the stunning terracotta or hand-painted tiles as well as dark wood cabinetry.

Special touches included an antique leather saddle displayed as a piece of art in the front courtyard’s arcade, highlighted by a stunning iron sconce. An oxidized tiered lantern set against a brick arched ceiling produced atmosphere in the backyard’s arcade.

This was my bedroom looking toward the french doors that opened to the garden. The panels over the screened bottom section of the doors was a functional detail — they might be opened at night for amazing air flow without the bugs.

I liked the complex metal work on the headboard.

And the sophisticated lines on the stone fireplace across from the bed — plus even a lot more french doors!

The bathrooms each featured bath tubs such as this one with stunning blue as well as eco-friendly tilework as well as gracious steps.

The sinks were hand-painted with floral motifs. I wouldn’t even think about putting a sink such as this in my home here, however it was stunning there.

I almost fainted when I saw the size of the walk-in closet.

For me, though, the highlight of the residential property was all of the water features such as this tiered pond that was tucked in at the side of the home with orange trees that we utilized to make fresh orange juice.

And of program the backyard’s sensational dark-bottom pool with a stone clad hot tub at one end.

This picture was taken from a patio behind the hot tub. The tall grasses added privacy.

Here you can a second patio arcade with tons of seating developed around the pool.

That’s me sitting in the shade by the pool.

For bird watchers, the backyard was paradise. regional birds would see daily, such as this wonderful yellow bird perched on a frond over the waterfall from the hot tub.

Most exceptional was that this Spanish Colonial gem was neatly hidden behind a wall much such as this one to ensure that nobody would ever understand it was there.

For a lot more Mexican inspiration, see my blog publish on San Miguel Style, Andrea Mills’ publish on contemporary Mexican Style, as well as Joel Bray’s publish on Puerto Vallarta’s Sunny Style.

Photo credits:Suzanne Dimma