Set within the verdant enclave of García Ginerés—one of Mérida’s most illustrious neighborhoods—this 1915 French-style Colonial estate, adorned with exquisite Art Nouveau touches, stands as a triumph of architectural heritage reimagined for the contemporary connoisseur. Occupying a commanding quarter-block lot of 1,770 square meters (approx. 19,050 sq. ft.), this walled sanctuary offers 750 square meters (8,000 sq. ft.) of meticulously curated living space. It is perfectly positioned a mere five minutes from the vibrant pulse of the Historic Center and moments from shopping and dining of North Mérida.
A comprehensive 2018 restoration breathed new life into this historic property, seamlessly marrying 21st-century infrastructure with original grandeur. The ground floor is anchored by a magnificent reception hall, setting a tone of stately elegance as a prelude to interiors that serve as a masterclass in light and volume. Throughout the home, six-meter (18 ft.) ceilings and soaring archways frame breathtaking original pasta tile floors. Every wall is punctuated by elegantly rafted French doors, creating a rhythmic play of light that illuminates a curated collection of Murano and Kelly Wearstler lighting as well as Franz Viegener fixtures throughout.
The social heart of the residence features formal living and dining salons of stately proportions, designed to flow effortlessly onto private entertaining terraces. The opulent primary suite is a four-room retreat featuring private den, a boutique-style dressing room, and a spa-inspired bath swathed in wall-to-wall Italian Statuary marble, ceramic tile walls and accented with bespoke silver-plated hardware. Connected via a sheltered, airy breezeway, the culinary wing is designed for the serious epicurean. The main kitchen preserves the home’s heritage with an original chimney and indoor grill, while the professional service kitchen is equipped with stainless steel surfaces and high-capacity refrigeration, leading to an expansive pantry and a graciously sized laundry area.
Ascend the floating terrazzo staircase to the upper story, where a spacious landing serves as a relaxed sitting room and study and the entire level is surrounded on three sides by tiled exterior terraces offering dramatic, elevated vistas of the estate’s private parkland. Here, guests are treated to two generously proportioned bedrooms, each featuring a beautiful ensuite bathroom and complemented by a large, dedicated storage closet.
The established landscaped grounds surround a new 15-meter (45 ft.) pool set next to a vine-covered pergola. This structure features a shady terrace serving as an expansive outdoor dining room and entertainment space connected by French doors to the kitchens. A pool house provides additional accommodations with a large, private ensuite bathroom, offering overlooking a lush orchard with mandarin, sour orange, and banana trees.
The entire home features fully zoned cooling via mini-split systems, advanced water softening and pressure systems, and seamless wireless Smart TV integration. Offered partly furnished and inclusive of a two-vehicle garage, this residence represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to inhabit one of the Yucatán’s most significant and rarest legacy treasures.