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Getting to know Puerto rico

Puerto Rico is a beautiful island with a very definite latin flavor and so many things to do. If you like shopping than Old San Juan with Ralph Lauren,Burburry,Custo Barcelona,famous jewelry stores and also so many boutiques with great fashion and  and wonderful galeries with local artist for every taste and price range. If you are looking for a beautiful shopping center 5 minutes from Old San Juan the PLAZA LAS AMERICAS 
is the place to go to.Of course in Condado ,Dior ,Gucci are a short distance from Old San Juan
Restaurants are numerous and many bistros like the St Germain are where locals go.

Of course Old San Juan is a historical city so where ever you go centuries will surround you with he majestic beauty of the several forts that are welcoming visitors and locals to enjoy.

Views of the House

Welcome

Cruz Street
Cruz Street
A quiet cobblestone street lined with colonial homes built originally by the Spaniards in the 1600's and lovingly restored to their original beauty by their owners.

Entrance

Entrance view to patio
Entrance view to patio
Very large entrance with original arches and offering a view to the patio.
Floors all through house are a reproduction of an old Spanish floor pattern .

Entrance fountain skylight
Entrance fountain skylight







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Entrance Arch
Entrance Arch
Entrance to living room and patio.

Masterbedroom

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Dressing Room
Dressing Room
Wood custom made dressing room.
Dressing Room
Dressing Room
Shoe drawers.

Pool

Pool night view
Pool night view
12 Ft X 36 Ft  all tiled and 4ft deep.
Great for morning swim or a relaxed evening with friends.

Master Bedroom side
Master Bedroom side
All rooms open onto the Patio and the swimming pool.
Studio balcony
Studio balcony
From the studio balcony nice view of patio and pool.
View from covered Patio
View from covered Patio
Steps leading to Patio pool from covered patio.
Pool house
Pool house
Steps at pool corner ,great to sit and enjoy a drink.
Walls in back are original walls and left unplastered to show the beauty and historical value.

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Kitchen

Sink view
Sink view
Portuguese tiles .
Thermidor electric cooktop.


Kitchen
Kitchen
Portuguese tiles ,custom made wood cabinets,subzero,Thermador  cooktop...
View from morning room

Custom made hood
Custom made hood

Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen
Custom made cabinets. ZubZero ,2 garbage disposals,Thermidor cooktop,coffee station,storage ample and convenient....
Central to the rest of the house...

Welcome

This historical home was originally built in the early 1700's  when Puerto rico was under Spanish rule.
It was restored in 1980 following the strict rules of the " Institute of Culture"in preserving the integrity and authenticity of the walls,ceilings and layout.
Thick walls (2 feet ) spacious arches,very tall ceilings (14 to 16 ft)
welcome you to a part of history with all the modern conveniences of today.


Bathrooms

1st guest bathroom
1st guest bathroom
Mexican tiles
master bathroom
master bathroom
Separate vanities and lots of storage . Wall to wall linen closet.
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Studio

Private Patio
Private Patio
Secluded and private patio with access to roof.
Sudio stairway landing
Sudio stairway landing
Stairs to 2nd story .
Studio bathroom
Studio bathroom
Where modern meets antique.

Info

For more information please contact jsherwood@me.com

11/24/2009 7:21:45 PM