Privada San José del Obraje 20, El Obraje, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato 37725

The San Miguel de Allende neighborhood of Centrothe very heart of townproves the most popular destination for American buyers seeking freedom from a car because everything is walking distance and Centros Casa Privada proves only a 12-minute walk to the town square. Combine that walking distance equation with the lure of the calm oasis of a quiet, gated community with a 24-hour doorman and youll see the instant attraction of Casa Privada. (In Spanish, a privada is a gated cul-de-sac). But heres the kicker: this Centro home sits adjacent to a greenbelt and waterway, giving the feel of a quiet countryside estate.Offering step-free single-level livingthe primary suite opens to a private garden, and offers a dual-showerhead, dual-sink marble bathroom with walk-in closet and carved-stone fireplaceCasa Privada proves popular with aging Boomers looking to age-in-place. And the design reflects the American-style great-room plan with living/dining/kitchen all flowing seamlessly together, all of which are lit by a solid-glass curtain wall opening to a lush private side garden and terrace anchored by a water-chain fountain. The quartz-topped kitchensurrounded by warm earth-tone bricksoffers both an island and bar, as well as eat-in breakfast nook with adjacent wrap-around coffee bar. The dual-zone living room is anchored by a massive hand-carved cantera stone fireplace, while the garden-side living room is topped by a viga beam and tejamanil, woven-wood sloped ceiling, very popular with fans of Spanish Colonial architecture. The massive over-sized garage with ample Costco storage offers step-free direct access to the kitchen.The 2nd level offers two en-suite bedrooms and a media room, while the ample 2nd floor terracesurrounded by green trees maximizing privacyoverlooks the afore-mentioned adjacent greenbelt and waterway, providing a cooling and evergreen environment, extremely rare for a Centro location. The partially covered roof