Street view photo by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography

Roe Osborn

Photo: Sarah Natsumi Moore © 2013 Houzz Design: Confluence Studios

Photo by Michael Burns

Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this 4,500 square foot courtyard home is accessed through lush gardens with trickling fountains and a luminous lap-pool. The living, dining, kitchen, library and master suite on the ground floor open onto a series of plant filled patios that flood each space with light that changes throughout the day. Elliptical domes and hewn wooden beams sculpt the ceilings, reflecting soft colors onto curving walls. A long, narrow stairway wrapped with windows and skylights is a serene connection to the second floor ''Moroccan' inspired suite with domed fireplace and hand-sculpted tub, and "French Country" inspired suite with a sunny balcony and oval shower. A curving bridge flies through the high living room with sparkling glass railings and overlooks onto sensuously shaped built in sofas. At the third floor windows wrap every space with balconies, light and views, linking indoors to the distant mountains, the morning sun and the bubbling jacuzzi. At the rooftop terrace domes and chimneys join the cozy seating for intimate gatherings.

photo by Gridley+Graves

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz Girl’s Suite, main house Design team: AFK Fine Furniture for Children http://www.houzz.com/pro/artforkids/afk-furniture

Durston Saylor

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Architect: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP Project Architect: Timothy Clites

The Master Bedroom back elevation is intended to direct the windows away from the side neighbours. © Justin Alexande