This lovely casa has been in the family for over 40 years after recently being passed down to the daughters of the original owner.

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

The house is one room wide and three stories tall.

When you first enter the small dining área 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.

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.

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”

We enter a jewel of a house right in centro, although a huff and puff is required before the reward!

The foyer has a high beamed whitewashed brick ceiling with an archway and an oculus inviting the visitor to a flagstone courtyard surrounding a sunken fountain with a “baptismal font”. A pepper tree gives shade. 

Original dry stack stone walls give a hint to the age of the building which probably dates to the 18th century.

The cozy living room has a sea shell niche and an engaging owl photo.

The dining room has a “courting niche” where the girls would sit and chat with the boys who would stand outside.

A contemporary galley kitchen conveniently serves both the dining room and the breakfast room. 

The first bedroom has a photo of a Mexican cowboy showing off his roping skills.

All bedrooms are pared down elegance.

Bathrooms are tiled with Walker Zanger tiles.

Rooftop plantings make for a serene spot within this convenient urban setting.

I’m told there may be a beverage and a cookie offered by our generous hosts!

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