Tour an Eclectic Hacienda in Mexico Brimming with Personality
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1/15Photograph by Neil YoungsonAn abundance of greenery allows the plunge pool to seamlessly coexist with nature. (December 2018 issue of NYC&G)Photograph by Neil YoungsonAn abundance of greenery allows the plunge pool to seamlessly coexist with nature. (December 2018 issue of NYC&G)
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2/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe living room in the older portion of the house is furnished with an aged-glass mirror by the San Miguel de Allende–based company Evos, an antique Egyptian Revival gilt chaise, and a pair of vintage Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts chairs.Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe living room in the older portion of the house is furnished with an aged-glass mirror by the San Miguel de Allende–based company Evos, an antique Egyptian Revival gilt chaise, and a pair of vintage Liberty & Co. Arts and Crafts chairs.
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3/15Photographs by Neil Youngson
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4/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonConcrete floor tiles mimic an area rug in the kitchen.
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5/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonOn a living room wall, Rejuvenation sconces flank a Moroccan-style mirrored shelf and sofa, both by Evos.Photographs by Neil YoungsonOn a living room wall, Rejuvenation sconces flank a Moroccan-style mirrored shelf and sofa, both by Evos.
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6/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe dining room is punctuated by a vintage silver pendant light hanging from the 17-foot-high ceiling and multiple collections of artifacts, including an array of circa-1902 Paul Dachsel pottery on a Spanish-style cedar sideboard.Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe dining room is punctuated by a vintage silver pendant light hanging from the 17-foot-high ceiling and multiple collections of artifacts, including an array of circa-1902 Paul Dachsel pottery on a Spanish-style cedar sideboard.
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7/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe covered terrace is essentially a great room comprising an array of seating areas decorated with bone-inlay chairs from India and a Mexican tin vitrine.Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe covered terrace is essentially a great room comprising an array of seating areas decorated with bone-inlay chairs from India and a Mexican tin vitrine.
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8/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonA yellow travertine-and-iron table sits nearby.
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9/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonFabrics from Ralph Lauren Home and Robert Allen cover cushions on the living room’s vintage iron furniture.Photographs by Neil YoungsonFabrics from Ralph Lauren Home and Robert Allen cover cushions on the living room’s vintage iron furniture.
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11/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe second-floor living room features a suite of vintage rattan peacock chairs, a custom fringe-lined hammock, and antique birdcages.Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe second-floor living room features a suite of vintage rattan peacock chairs, a custom fringe-lined hammock, and antique birdcages.
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12/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonPottery Barn lamps flank a reproduction Colonial Mexican bed in a guest room; the black-and-white throw pillows were made by Mexican Otomi Indians.Photographs by Neil YoungsonPottery Barn lamps flank a reproduction Colonial Mexican bed in a guest room; the black-and-white throw pillows were made by Mexican Otomi Indians.
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13/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonIn the master suite, a Leo Katz portrait of Gaffney’s grandmother, Narcissa Vanderlip, hangs above a custom Evos bed. The 1950s Chinese cabinet is inlaid with soapstone animal figurines.Photographs by Neil YoungsonIn the master suite, a Leo Katz portrait of Gaffney’s grandmother, Narcissa Vanderlip, hangs above a custom Evos bed. The 1950s Chinese cabinet is inlaid with soapstone animal figurines.
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14/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonA stone wall separates the pool area from a secluded garden that lies beyond.Photographs by Neil YoungsonA stone wall separates the pool area from a secluded garden that lies beyond.
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15/15Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe double arches embrace a fountain depicting jaguars and the tree of life, familiar Mayan symbols.Photographs by Neil YoungsonThe double arches embrace a fountain depicting jaguars and the tree of life, familiar Mayan symbols.
This article appears in the December 2018 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).
