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In Cartagena’s walled city, history is not kept behind glass; it is lived in. The Old Town Heritage Estate is one of its rare private addresses: a restored colonial mansion dating to circa 1900, rising three levels within the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, its rooftop pool set against the bell tower of the cathedral. Behind a discreet street façade, the house unfolds inward in the colonial manner. A sequence of courtyards opens to the sky, draped in cascading vines and framed by arched galleries whose high beamed ceilings and thick masonry walls keep the interiors cool through the Caribbean afternoon. Black-and-white checkered floors, terracotta tile and exposed stone meet white shutters and dark timber; the restoration honours the original proportions of the building while introducing the comfort of a contemporary residence. The ground floor is made for gathering. A long dining table runs beneath green pendant lamps and a canopy of greenery, served by a professional-grade kitchen, while salons furnished in linen and rattan open onto shaded galleries and planted patios. Six individually designed suites, served by seven bathrooms, are arranged around the courtyards, each with its own character of light, shutter and view. The rooftop is the crescendo. A pool runs the length of the terrace, and pergola-shaded lounges, built-in loungers and an open-air dining area look across the terracotta roofscape to the cathedral tower, with the Caribbean just beyond the walls. Mornings here are quiet; sunsets belong to the city’s bells. At a glance – Architect-measured 831 m² (8,945 sq ft): 588 m² (6,325 sq ft) of interior living space and 243 m² (2,620 sq ft) of courtyards, balconies, terraces and mirador, on a lot of approximately 308 m² (3,315 sq ft) – Six en-suite bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three levels and two mezzanines crowned by a rooftop mirador – Rooftop pool, pergola lounges and open-air dining with cathedral views – Multiple interior courtyards, arched galleries and high beamed ceilings – Formal dining room, professional-grade kitchen, air conditioning – Fully restored, with original architectural details preserved throughout A legacy residence The walled city is a finite, protected district, and restored houses of this scale rarely come to market. With six suites arranged around private courtyards and a rooftop made for entertaining, the estate is a natural family residence, a Caribbean second home of real distinction, and a gathering place for generations in Colombia’s most storied city. In a market of enduring international demand, it is also a legacy asset of rare flexibility. Location Within the walls, the house is a short walk from the Cathedral and Plaza de Bolívar, the restaurants and galleries of Centro and San Diego, the nightlife of Getsemaní and the bastions of the city wall at sunset. Rafael Núñez International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away, with nonstop flights to Miami and New York and one-stop connections to Europe. Where lifestyle meets legacy. Private viewings, floor plans and a detailed property dossier are available to qualified buyers upon request.

Behind a stately façade in the heart of Cartagena’s UNESCO-protected walled city, Casa de la Iglesia has witnessed three centuries of Caribbean history. Dating to the 1700s, the residence unfolds across approximately 1,143 m² (12,304 sq ft) on three levels, set on a 641 m² (6,900 sq ft) lot — one of the rare colonial estates of true scale within the Old City, and a home of romance, provenance, and presence. The house reveals itself slowly, in the tradition of the great Spanish colonial homes. Arched passageways open onto a lush central courtyard, where filtered light and tropical greenery set the rhythm of daily life. Soaring ceilings, generous proportions, and a graceful flow of social spaces create an atmosphere of quiet grandeur, as suited to intimate family evenings as to gatherings beneath the stars. Seven bedrooms and seven baths are arranged with an innate sense of privacy. On the upper levels, spacious suites and tranquil balconies overlook the colonial streetscape. Throughout, the character of the original architecture is preserved alongside the comfort and flexibility of contemporary living. The estate’s crowning moment awaits at the summit. A mirador frames sweeping views across the domes of the Old City to the glow of the Caribbean sunset, while a rooftop pool and expansive terrace create a private stage for evening rituals, al fresco dining, and entertaining above the city. Few properties within the walls combine this provenance with this scale. Casa de la Iglesia may remain a distinguished private residence or be reimagined as an ultra-luxury boutique hotel or a cultural and hospitality destination, subject to the approvals that govern the historic center. In a city of enduring international demand and a flourishing luxury hospitality scene, it stands as a legacy asset of rare flexibility. Beyond its doors lies the living romance of the walled city: cobblestone streets beneath bougainvillea-laden balconies, centuries-old plazas and churches, celebrated restaurants and galleries, and the Caribbean Sea just beyond the ramparts — all within walking distance, with Rafael Núñez International Airport only minutes away. Where lifestyle meets legacy. Private viewings and a detailed investment dossier are available to qualified buyers upon request.