Description

Casa Medina is a unique house in Nicaragua. The house’s total square footage is 3885 sqf (361 sqm). 2422 sqf (225 sqm) on the ground floor and 1475 sqf (137 sqm) on its second floor. Four king-size bedrooms with each its private en-suite bathroom, are located on the second floor.

The house’s overall design is an update on tradition. A modern color palette comprised of shades of gray, black, and white, with accents of colors from Turkish kilims and Moroccan accessories. Most of the wood, such as the grand wood staircase that connects with the second floor, the oversized wood doors, and the window trims, are painted a medium gray. This adds modern sophistication to the traditional colonial elements. The locally hand-made cement tiles on the floors and the walls are black and white. This contrasts nicely with the bright green of the lush tropical vegetation.

The intricate balcony above the living room, enclosed in a traditional Moroccan manner with hand-turned wood sticks and latticework, is the real focal point of the house. Its custom design adds a striking element to the courtyard that is unique in Central America. Below the balcony and facing the pool, is an oversize eleven-foot sofa. It also has the same black and white tiles that cover the entire wall behind it. The cushions and pillows have a premium imported gold and black fabric. Additionally, the chairs and coffee table are a custom-design and made locally.

In a corner adjacent to the living room is a large kitchen. It boasts an eight-foot polished concrete island. It comes fully appointed with modern appliances. Next to the kitchen, a large wooden table can accommodate 8-10 guests comfortably. Presently the large arched door behind the table is optional. It could open up into the courtyard of the house next door, Casa Zagora, in the event of common ownership for both houses.

On the left is the entrance door that opens into a garden with a private entrance for casa Medina and Casa Zagora. The covered nook at the end of the pool can house a sofa with a coffee table, a day bed, or a table for daytime snacks or workspace. It is an especially lovely space.

On the second floor is a large master bedroom that overlooks the courtyard. Also located here are the three guest rooms. Each room also has a king-size bed and a private bathroom. There is also a half guest bathroom on the ground floor. Each bedroom has A/C and ceiling fans.

The house, as with all houses in the Tribal Village, is built according to international anti-seismic norms. There are steel and concrete blocks columns of the highest quality. Each house has its own walls and does not share walls with the house next door. Equally important, each owner owns the land onto which the house is built.