{"id":5784,"date":"2013-01-24T09:26:06","date_gmt":"2013-01-24T15:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2017-08-28T16:24:19","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T21:24:19","slug":"spotlight-property-beautiful-mexican-style-home-in-little-italy-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/spotlight-property-beautiful-mexican-style-home-in-little-italy-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"<!--:en-->Spotlight Property &#8211; Beautiful Mexican-Style Home in Little Italy, Playa del Carmen<!--:--><!--:es-->Incre\u00c3\u00adble oportunidad de inversi\u00c3\u00b3n en el barrio Peque\u00c3\u00b1a Italia en Playa del Carmen.<!--:-->"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--:en-->When talking about properties downtown Playa del Carmen, there are not many homes to be found for expat buyers.\u00c2\u00a0 Yet, there are a few pockets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/14\/playa-del-carmen-community-highlight-little-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Italy<\/a>, the north half of downtown, where beautiful, Mexican-style homes exist on tree-lined streets.\u00c2\u00a0 Now and then, one of these gems comes up for sale. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Villa Picalu in Little Italy, Playa del Carmen\" alt=\"Playa del Carmen homes for sale\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/1-test\/images.php?image=44883&amp;propId=4534\" width=\"232\" \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spotlight Property &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\" target=\"_blank\">Villa Picalu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Currently we have one such property available that stands out as an excellent choice.\u00c2\u00a0 As the property description says, this Playa del Carmen home for sale is &#8220;a beautiful authentic Mexican style house in the heart of city.&#8221;\u00c2\u00a0 Besides the beautiful Mexican style with archways, ironwork and bright (but tasteful colors), some of the key features in this home are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 separate apartments:<\/li>\n<li>apartment #1 &#8211; first 2 floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and living and kitchen area<\/li>\n<li>apartment #2 &#8211; studio on the 3rd floor, access to a rooftop sun terrace with beautiful views to the Caribbean sea; balcony with views to the backyard<\/li>\n<li>back yard with pool (shared between the two apartments)<\/li>\n<li>fully restructured in November 2012<\/li>\n<li>most furniture is included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"French Cafe in Playa del Carmen's Little Italy\" alt=\"Living in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20photos\/FIFTH%20AVENUE%20PHOTOS\/DSC00385_zps6f7855ec.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location &#8211; Playa del Carmen&#8217;s Charming Little Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most exciting parts about this home is its location in Little Italy, the north half of downtown.\u00c2\u00a0 Besides tree-lined residential streets, there are many shops (like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2012\/10\/italian-groceries-downtown-playa-del-carmen\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Italian goods shop<\/a> just around the corner), cafes, markets and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth Avenue, the trendy tourist strip with a distinctly European flavor, and all its restaurants, bars, boutiques, shops, cafes and galleries is about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2012\/10\/out-and-about-in-playa-fifth-avenue-new-video-tour-of-dining-and-nightlife\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">5 minutes away <\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2012\/10\/out-and-about-in-playa-fifth-avenue-new-video-tour-of-dining-and-nightlife\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">&#8211; walking<\/a>!<\/em> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Mamitas Beach\" alt=\"Beaches in the Riviera Maya\" src=\"http:\/\/gallery.topmexicorealestate.com\/photos\/35\/512.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The beach &#8211; one of the nicest to be found anywhere, and home to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/top-beaches-mexico\/top-beaches-riviera-maya\/beach.php?name=Mamitas_Beach\" target=\"_blank\">trendy beach club that hosts live jazz festivals in the fall<\/a> &#8211; is a 10 minute walk away.<\/p>\n<p title=\"Permanent Link to Playa del Carmen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fifth Avenue in Pictures \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Part 1: Artwork and Local Crafts\">For a full gallery of the property, see our listing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\" target=\"_blank\">Villa<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\" target=\"_blank\"> Pic<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\" target=\"_blank\">alu<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 Also, be sure to check out our a galleries of pictures of the <a title=\"Permanent Link to Playa del Carmen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fifth Avenue in Pictures \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Part 1: Artwork and Local Crafts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/01\/playa-del-carmens-fifth-avenue-in-pictures-part-1-artwork-and-local-crafts\/?lang=en\" rel=\"bookmark\">artwork and local crafts on Fifth Avenue<\/a> as well as some\u00c2\u00a0 <a title=\"Permanent Link to Playa del Carmen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fifth Avenue in Pictures \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Part 1: Artwork and Local Crafts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/01\/playa-del-carmens-fifth-avenue-in-pictures-part-1-artwork-and-local-crafts\/?lang=en\" rel=\"bookmark\">international and local favorites for <\/a><a title=\"Permanent Link to Playa del Carmen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fifth Avenue in Pictures \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Part 1: Artwork and Local Crafts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/01\/playa-del-carmens-fifth-avenue-in-pictures-part-1-artwork-and-local-crafts\/?lang=en\" rel=\"bookmark\"> dining<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doug Morgan<\/strong><em> was born in Dayton, Ohio and went to college at Buckeye State. Moving to Louisiana after college, he became President of his New York Stock Exchange company at the age of 28. His later career shifted to Florida and the investment business, where he was a financial advisor and branch manager for over 30 years. He bought his first condominium in Mexico in 2008 (from Top Mexico Real Estate), initially as a vacation home, but a year later he retired and moved full time to Playa del Carmen. Contact Doug at<em> <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(512) 879-6546<\/span><\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The <em><a title=\"Mexico Real Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TOP<\/span> Mexico Real Estate<\/a><\/em> Network; <span><em>&#8220;Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-real-estate-guide\/The-Purchasing-process?web=Blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"Kit_PurchasingProcess\" src=\"http:\/\/www.planplusonline.us\/servlet\/BbsFileServlet?fileid=2474481&amp;filekey=G3JMfUP4\" width=\"464\" height=\"72\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--:--><!--:es-->Cuando hablamos de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\">propiedades en venta en Playa del Carmen<\/a> hablamos de propiedades \u00c3\u00a9lite en el mercado nacional. \u00c2\u00bfPorqu\u00c3\u00a9? la Riviera Maya\u00c2\u00a0es hoy en d\u00c3\u00ada uno de los destinos tur\u00c3\u00adsticos m\u00c3\u00a1s importantes a nivel internacional. Sus playas son reconocidas como algunas de las m\u00c3\u00a1s hermosas en el mundo, el color azul turquesa de sus aguas es una postal \u00c3\u00banica que solo encontrar\u00c3\u00a1s aqu\u00c3\u00ad. Dentro de esas propiedades, el barrio conocido como Peque\u00c3\u00b1a Italia (Little Italy) al norte del centro de la ciudad, ubicado dentro de la zona de la Quinta Avenida y sus restaurantes, bares, tiendas y vida nocturna, adem\u00c3\u00a1s de a escasas cuadras de distancia de las hermosas playas de la Riviera Maya, ofrece, espor\u00c3\u00a1dicamente, oportunidades como las siguientes: <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Villa Picalu in Little Italy, Playa del Carmen\" alt=\"Playa del Carmen homes for sale\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/1-test\/images.php?image=44883&amp;propId=4534\" width=\"232\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\"><strong>Villa Picalu\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> Una aut\u00c3\u00a9ntica joya de propiedad justo en el coraz\u00c3\u00b3n de la ciudad. Un dise\u00c3\u00b1o cl\u00c3\u00a1sico con arcos y colores vivos, en un ambiente que invita a la relajaci\u00c3\u00b3n. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\">Villa Picalu<\/a> son dos propiedades en una, aqu\u00c3\u00ad algunas de sus caracter\u00c3\u00adsticas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 departamentos separados<\/li>\n<li>Departamento #1: 2 primeras plantas, 2 rec\u00c3\u00a1maras, 2 ba\u00c3\u00b1os, sala, comedor y cocina.<\/li>\n<li>Departamento #2: estudio en la tercera planta, terraza con vista a la playa, balcones.<\/li>\n<li>Patio con alberca (compartido)<\/li>\n<li>Remodelado en Noviembre del 2012<\/li>\n<li>Semi-amueblado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"French Cafe in Playa del Carmen's Little Italy\" alt=\"Living in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20photos\/FIFTH%20AVENUE%20PHOTOS\/DSC00385_zps6f7855ec.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/> <strong>Ubicado en el barrio conocido como Peque\u00c3\u00b1a Italia en el coraz\u00c3\u00b3n de Playa del Carmen.<\/strong> Dentro de \u00c3\u00a9l podr\u00c3\u00a1s encontrar restaurantes t\u00c3\u00adpicos, bares, tiendas, caf\u00c3\u00a9s y mucho m\u00c3\u00a1s. Adem\u00c3\u00a1s de que podr\u00c3\u00a1s disfrutar de la vida nocturna de la Quinta Avenida y de sus hermosas playas. Por \u00c3\u00baltimo, una de las cualidades m\u00c3\u00a1s importantes en esta propiedad es su alta plusval\u00c3\u00ada y su potencial de renta. Gracias a su ubicaci\u00c3\u00b3n y distribuci\u00c3\u00b3n el potencial de ingresos por renta, hacen de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/b-property-detail-playadelcarmen.php?art=Featured&amp;web=117&amp;propId=4534\">Villa Picalu<\/a> una opci\u00c3\u00b3n inigualable de inversi\u00c3\u00b3n. <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mamitas Beach\" alt=\"Beaches in the Riviera Maya\" src=\"http:\/\/gallery.topmexicorealestate.com\/photos\/35\/512.jpg\" width=\"232\" \/> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\">www.topmexicorealestate.com<\/a>, la empresa l\u00c3\u00adder en bienes ra\u00c3\u00adces en M\u00c3\u00a9xico.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-real-estate-guide\/The-Purchasing-process?web=Blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kit_PurchasingProcess\" src=\"http:\/\/www.planplusonline.us\/servlet\/BbsFileServlet?fileid=2474481&amp;filekey=G3JMfUP4\" width=\"464\" height=\"72\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--:--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When talking about properties downtown Playa del Carmen, there are not many homes to be found for expat buyers.\u00c2\u00a0 Yet, there are a few pockets of Little Italy, the north half of downtown, where beautiful, Mexican-style homes exist on tree-lined streets.\u00c2\u00a0 Now and then, one of these gems comes up for sale. 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