Casa Bringas Canacinta Charmer

Today’s video brings us to West Ajijic and the community of Canacinta. There is a gated complex called La Canacinta in this area so do not be confused. We are in the community of Canacinta not that gated development. Today’s property does not have an HOA or any homeowner’s restrictions. It is an independent home nestled on a quiet cul de sac a block from the lake.
The west end of Ajijic and Canacinta in particular have undergone a lot of changes in the last few years. Away from busy Ajijic you escape the crowds, traffic and the noise of Fiestas and busy weekends. In a lot of ways Canacinta is more like Ajijic was a decade ago but with amenities like a French Bakery, a Micro brewery pub, a weekly organic market, great neighborhood restaurants, a Belgian chocolatier AND Panchos (which reminds me of a North of the Border whole foods) ALL within your own neighborhood.
“Hola Hola I’m Hal Forsyth of Lake Chapala Real Estate. Welcome to yet another of my listings - Casa Bringas.
This 2 bedroom 2 bath home has a modest street façade. You might go past it without a glance but wait until you see what is behind the wall.
Both the double car gate and the street gate lead to a minimalist courtyard. There is room enough for 3 cars and still space to add your own landscaping touches of tropical splendor. To the left is a service corridor to the right is a gentle staircase that leads to the home’s rooftop mirador and straight ahead you enter Casa Bringas
The current homeowner has a stunning collection of antiques and he has placed them into what is essentially a very modern minimalist home. The home is being sold unfurnished so the important thing to notice is how large these rooms are. A typical home could not hold these amazing pieces - they would overwhelm it. Many are from an era of gracious living in oversized home with large families and often even larger staff. Part of buying ANY home is making it your own. Changing the wall color, hanging your own draperies, adding your own art pieces. Many people will love the rich palatial feeling the current owner has created but easily half of todays viewers will prefer something different and my challenge is to showcase the bones of this property so you can truly appreciate it.
The Entry Foyer is pleasantly large and you will notice that it and many aspects of this property support the concept of Universal Home Design. For those not familiar with this design style it embraces the concept of aging in your home and having spaces which support those with different levels of mobility. Good Universal design does not feel institutional but has a feeling of space with larger doors and circumferences that can accommodate wheel chairs or walkers but still with a natural flow. As the foyer ends and you turn to the left the entire home opens up.
A Large dining room is the heart of this home and leads forward to the Livingroom and thru a wall of glass to the entertaining terrace, garden and pool. Side windows flood this space with natural light and bring the outside inside.
The roomy kitchen is behind the dining room and has a double sink with space for a dishwasher, granite countertops and solid wood cabinets. Beyond it is a large pantry and laundry room. I love homes that have flexibility and while the pantry currently holds the laundry the kitchen is also plumbed with laundry hook ups so you can make the pantry a butler’s pantry with huge storage and scullery sink with the Laundry in a cupboard in the kitchen or have a generous in kitchen pantry and a designated laundry room. Which do you prefer? Either way there is a service entry for offloading groceries or a housekeepers or caterers entrance
The guest room is off the entry foyer with plenty of closet space, a king sized bed and still space for a desk or seating with a corner window to the front courtyard. There is a full bathroom next door for use of overnight or dinner guests.
The master suite has a light filled walk in closet, an ensuite bath and the expansive airy bedroom has its own entrance to the north facing garden terrace.
The garden terrace spans the rear of the house and offers out door living as well as dining space. It flows naturally to a lush lawn and a private solar heater pool. Your own private Oasis. If this was my home I would be stepping thru that bedroom slider every morning and starting the day with a swim and then breakfast on this terrace.

[@oscarfarias3920]

Very very nice, love it

[@HalForsyth]

Thank you Oscar

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Hermosa casa wow que buen gusto

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Gracias Jose

[@geneconroy7795]

Hal, o one is better at describing a home... you're the best!

[@HalForsyth]

Hey Gene. Thank you for the words of support

[@TATYMTY]

Yes, congratulación!!! Usted es un caballero. Lo felicito.

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Gracias Irma