Historic Landmark Estate in Cuautla, Mexico
Hacienda Santa Inés is considered a jewel of Cuautla, Mexico, a former sugar mill and majestic ruin with a nearly 500-year-old history and ties to Mexico's tumultuous struggle for independence.
It served as a sanctuary for revolutionaries who fought for Mexico's liberation such as Narciso Mendoza, fondly remembered as El Niño Artillero, and General José María Morelos y Pavón.
The hacienda's significance in history was solidified during the 1812 Siege of Cuautla, where Mendoza's heroic act of firing a cannon at a critical juncture, and legend has it that General Morelos y Pavón utilised the hacienda's intricate network of tunnels to evade capture during the siege.
Today, Hacienda Santa Inés is one of the beautiful properties in the state of Morelosa, and a highly sought-after wedding venue and events space.
Visitors to the hacienda are greeted by the sight of a nearly 20-acre cane field, a nod to its origins as a sugar mill, while the remnants of a chapel next to the sculpture gardens harken back to its days as a convent.
The 75,347-square-foot residence has 14 bedrooms, 16 full bathrooms and 30 half baths, and each bedroom suite overlooks the tranquil grounds from a private balcony.
There’s also an internal staircase up to the 190-foot-high chimney for panoramic views of the estate.
The property is surrounded by stunning water gardens with a tranquil landscape of lakes, cascading waterfalls, cisterns, and an aqueduct.
For those seeking adventure, the estate also comes with a professional soccer field and helipad, tennis courts, basketball and racquetball courts and an indoor pool.
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