This palatial Cuenca estate, 5 minutes from downtown includes a covered swimming pool, basketball court, entertaining pavilion and so much more.

Nestled on a small and friendly street, the home is within walking distance to Mall el Batan, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and El Centro. This incredible 905 sq meter home (10,225 sq ft), 6-bedroom, 6-bath home is the stuff that Hollywood movies are made of: A giant iron gate, a carved front door surrounded by columns and illuminated by a crystal chandelier, 30-foot ceilings, a plant-filled atrium, a dramatic winding wrought iron and wooden staircase, balconies, stained glass windows, a rooftop solarium, with 360-degree views, a pyramid-shaped glass roof, a hand-painted ceiling, and even a small chapel. The house also has a spacious garage.

Then there is the 1200 sq. meter property that showcases the beautiful backyard featuring a glass-covered swimming pool, with seating area, a pool house that includes a living area with a pool table and a small terrace, a Turkish bath, a steam room, and a grassy children’s playground. There is also a full-size basketball court and an entertaining cabana with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a huge social area.

In spite of its size and luxurious amenities, the annual taxes for the property are only $380.

Entering through an incredible Southern mansion-style door you discover a plant-filled atrium with marble floors. Up a few short steps are two separate living rooms, a formal dining area, columns, archways, a great bar area, and a large chef’s kitchen with detailed marble inlaid floors. There is also an office and a social bath on the first floor.

Up the beautiful winding staircase – is a wrap-around living area, with a TV lounge area, a second seating area, and the 6 bedrooms surrounding the atrium with a spectacular pyramid-shaped glass roof. Up one more staircase is an amazing glass-enclosed solarium that has 360-degree views of the Cajas, Turi, and the red rooftops of the city.

This palatial Cuenca estate is one-of-a-kind and something you rarely see in the city center.

The asking price for this regal and luxurious home with all the amenities is $998,000. Select furnishings are negotiable.