Caribbean Home: A Mansion in the Heart of Old San Juan

By: - December 25th, 2019
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One of the coolest listings to hit the Caribbean real estate market this month is a gorgeous colonial home in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Listed by Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, the home at 250 Norzagaray Street in Puerto Rico’s historic capital has hit the market at $3.9 million. 

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The exquisite 16th century building has seven bathrooms, seven bathrooms and a total of 8,113 interior square feet. 

It actually spans an entire block of the old quarter, with views of the sea, a gourmet kitchen and even a wine cellar. 

old san juan mansion

According to Sotheby’s, the layout of the home means it can be used as a single-family home or converted into three separate properties. 

Old San Juan has long been one of the most enchanting neighborhoods in the wider Caribbean, and this is a rather unique property. 

For more, visit 250 Norzagaray. 

— CJ

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