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Price Range: $ (USD)500 to $ (USD)500

Our Dream House
Quinta La Merced was designed by a Spanish architect, following the "Cortijo" style and was built using traditional techniques and materials. Located in the friendly little village of La Merced on the outskirts of Quito. Many of the homes are weekend getaways. La Merced is known for its volcanic thermal baths, a 5 minute walk. Tiny town square with quaint church, small shops and internet services. Nearby is Sangolqui, (15 mins.) known for its market on Saturdays -- lots of fun! Great shopping, restaurants and movies are in San Rafael (10 min.) and Cumbaya (20 min.). The property includes the main house and a caretaker's cottage. Its gardens are full of blooming plants year round. The barbeque area includes Argentine-style grill, bread oven & prep sink. Strolling paths wind through formal plantings & fruit trees to the tennis court, pond and greenhouse.

First Floor
A beautiful arched door leads to a courtyard with fountain & hammocks. Doors from patio lead to the living and dining rooms with a fire place. These rooms are designed using exposed eucalyptus beams and carrizo ceilings. Eclectic decor includes sari & dupioni drapes, estatefinds, colonial-style paintings and textile items . French doors to the courtyard. The kitchen is large & equipped with fireplace, modern appliances & island w/5 stools. Yet another fireplace makes the kitchen cozy. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms complete the first floor.

Second Floor
Glass double doors in the courtyard lead up tile-accented stairs to the upstairs. This level includes an ENORMOUS master suite with sitting area and balcony. The master bath has a large dressing area, his and hers vanities, separate shower and a soaking tub overlooking the grounds. Another bedroom with en suite full bath and yet another bedroom. Also upstairs is a very large library with fireplace, which we use as bedroom. All rooms have a fireplace that will be started in the evenings by the care-taker at your requested time!

Colonial Quito distance 25 min

Otovalo (indigenous market) distance 120 min

Thermal baths distance 5 min

Banos distance 180 min

Property Features
Sleeps 10
Doublebeds 2
Twinbeds 2
Singlebeds 2
Cots 1
Bathrooms 5
Tv
Telephone 1
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Linenprovided
Traffic Low
Sightseeing 1
Openfire
Patio
Balcony
Tenniscourt
Parking
Airport Mariscal Sucre, Quito
Airportdistance 40 min
Swimming 2
Walking On site
Cycling 45 Minutes away
Horseriding 15 Minutes away
Tennis On site
Climbing 45 Minutes Away
Nonesmoking
Garden

Property extras:
Fireplaces in each bedroom & kitchen & living room, internal courtyard with fountain and 2 hammocks; 6,000 sq.mtr of land and 600 square mtr of living space; manicured gardens w/ fruit trees & greenhouse, tennis court, pond, green house, huge Argentine-style BBQ and bread oven; Fully fenced property, security system, electric gate. Water treatment system. Internet available, 5 min. walk.