Casa Legorreta – A Rare Architectural Icon in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende

Perfectly positioned along Aldama Street—named by Architectural Digest as the 11th prettiest street in the world—Casa Legorreta stands as San Miguel de Allende’s only residence designed by the legendary Mexican “starchitect” Ricardo Legorreta, the first Latin recipient of the prestigious AIA Gold Medal.

A true collector’s prize, this one-of-a-kind architectural jewel was completed in 2005 on a rare double lot, with the owners working side-by-side with Legorreta himself. Recognized alongside masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, Legorreta’s creations are globally coveted and rarely available—making this the only Legorreta on the market in all of Mexico, and one of just two worldwide.

Signature Legorreta Design & Craftsmanship
Casa Legorreta embodies the hallmarks of the architect’s celebrated style:

• Monumental colonnade walls playing with light and shadow.

• Tranquil “water stair” features providing a gentle, meditative soundtrack.

• Walls as sculpture, interwoven with warm terracotta, rich woods, and hand-carved stone.

• Courtyards and gardens designed for complete privacy, following Latin American traditions of secluded outdoor living.

Flowing Indoor–Outdoor Living
Enter through a temazcal-inspired foyer into the central stone-paved courtyard, anchored by a rill-like fountain sourced from a cascading water stair. Expansive sliding glass doors in the living room blur the line between interior elegance and the lush garden terrace beyond.

The main level includes:

• A large dining room with gardens on both sides.

• Gourmet kitchen.

• Office.

• Staff quarters.

• Covered outdoor dining terrace with wood-burning fireplace overlooking the pool.

Private Upper-Level Retreats
The three-bedroom layout (plus staff quarters) includes a master suite with:

• Iconic Parroquia views from the bed.

• Glass-parapet balcony over the pool.

• Private in-suite library with a Frank Gehry Cross Check™ chair.

• Marble dual-sink bathroom and dressing room.

Two additional ensuite guest rooms—one with its own private terrace—complete the second floor.

Turnkey & Fully Appointed
Offered fully furnished, Casa Legorreta includes original Legorreta-designed furniture, bespoke chinaware, and an art collection featuring works by David Hockney, Diego Giacometti, Francis Bacon, Gorky Gonzalez, and more.

Spectacular Rooftop Living
The expansive roof terrace features an art studio with half-bath (easily a fourth bedroom) and a trellis-covered lounge, all framing unforgettable sunset views of the 17th-century Parroquia church.

A Rare Opportunity of International Appeal
With San Miguel de Allende crowned multiple times as the Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, this is not just a home—it’s a piece of design history in one of the most enchanting destinations on earth.

Viewings by appointment only, with proof of funds required.