This lovely casa has been in the family for over 40 years after recently being passed down to the daughters of the original owner. The house is one room wide and three stories tall.

We are told this casa was at one time the residence of priests serving the Parroquia following the Mexican revolution in 1919.

When you first enter the small dining area look to your right and you will see a lovely small delightfully functional kitchen.

Seeing this you might misperceive this casa as merely a small home.

But look to the left of the dining area and you will see floor-to-ceiling leaded-glass doors looking out onto an astonishing three- story atrium with a two-story fountain, perhaps better described as a waterfall.

It is remarkable for its stunning beauty but note that the sound of the water obscures any/all noise from the main street.

As you leave the kitchen area you will see directly in front of you a picture of a bus, buses having served as the first taxis in San Miguel.

The three bedrooms are all accented with beautiful Mexican art.

The bedspreads are from the famed artesan of Casa Colonials with original artwork by world-renowned Philippine artist Romeo Tabuena who lived in San Miguel from 1922 until his passing in 2015 at age 94.

And don’t miss incredibly detailed hand-made beaded frames produced by the Huichol folk art community of Mexico.

The family’s main social area is on the third level. The three remarkable large chairs were crafted in Guadalajara.

As you proceed through the living room towards the rear leading to the top deck, take a moment to appreciate the panorama panels depicting the city.

These represent the actual view that was enjoyed through these archways … until the neighbors added to their home, obscuring the view.

Finally, climb the stairs to the roof to enjoy one of the most impressive surrounding views of the entire city found in the magnificent casa community of San Miguel Centro.

Casa Tres Cruces is an especially impressive example of the fine art of living well in San Miguel de Allende.

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”

Located in the heart of Centro, a portion of an old former hacienda has been transformed into a beautiful, eclectic colonial home complete with stunning Mexican “Mosaico” tilework.

From authentic, colonial mesquite doors with original hardware to the intricate vintage Mexican crystal chandeliers and sconces, no design detail has been overlooked.

The custom-made doors and windows throughout the home were expertly crafted by a San Miguel artisan, and special attention was used to retrofit them for interior use.

Within the home, you’ll find vintage furnishings from throughout Mexico, Europe and the United States, as well as an extensive vintage and modern folk-art collection that adds the perfect accent to this multifaceted home.

When you reach the top floor, you’ll be greeted with an incredible, sweeping rooftop view of the city and a garden paradise from three different terraces.

The entire home has been constructed with strict compliance to the INAH colonial codes as applied by the city.

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”