A finished design.
A permitted lot.
Ready to build.
The lot for Casa Halcyon is now for sale — together with the complete architectural project designed for it. Every drawing is finished, the federal maritime-terrestrial zone concession is secured, and construction can begin the day escrow closes. This is the rare chance to skip the design phase entirely and start with a home already resolved down to the brass hardware.
DESIGN
100% COMPLETE
Full architectural set, ready for construction permitting
FEDERAL PERMIT
100% COMPLETE
Maritime-terrestrial federal zone concession completed
TIMELINE
16 - 18 MONTHS
Estimated construction period once permitting is filed
THE OPPORTUNITY
What´s included in the sale?
01 - LOT
The land
A coastal lot in Riviera Nayarit, positioned for the sunset orientation and ocean-facing volumes the design was built around. Exact boundaries and survey provided on request.
02 — PLANS
The architecture
Casa Halcyon's complete executive project — architectural, structural coordination, and interior specification — designed and delivered by Bernal Architecture specifically for this site.
03 — PERMITS
The permitting head start
The federal maritime-terrestrial zone concession (ZOFEMAT) is already resolved — typically the slowest, least predictable step in a coastal build. The buyer starts past it.
THE DESIGN
Spanish revival, coastal vernacular
Named for the mythical bird of tranquility, Casa Halcyon is a thoughtful interpretation of coastal Mexican heritage, re-envisioned through soft minimalism. Monolithic stucco volumes capture and diffuse the tropical light, anchored by a hand-carved wood entry door and a low, tiled roofline.
Deep pergolas in wood beam extend the liveable space outdoors, casting the dynamic shade that coastal living depends on. At the center of it all sits a custom circular pool, clad in jewel-toned turquoise tile against pale stucco and green lawn.
Inside, walnut millwork runs floor to ceiling in the kitchen, with louvered insets designed for the humid Pacific climate, brass hardware, and a stone island anchoring the room. The primary suite unfolds as a sequence of light, ending at a freestanding tub framed by a floor-to-ceiling steel-and-glass window onto a private palm garden.
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION - CALLE CERRADA DE LAS PLAYAS, BAHIA DE BANDERAS
LOT SIZE - 1621.21 M2 / 17,450 SQFT
DESIGNED BUILT AREA - 853 M2 / 9180 SQFT
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS - 6 BEDROOMS - 8 BATHROOMS
DESIGN STATUS - COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT, READY FOR PERMITTING
FEDERAL ZONE STATUS - ZOFEMAT CONCESSION SECURED
PRICE ON REQUEST
FROM CLOSING TO MOVE-IN
What's left to do
1
Design & federal permit
Completed by
Bernal Architecture
2
Title transfer
Standard closing on the lot, plans and permit assigned to the buyer
3
Municipal building permit
Filed against the completed project managed this on the buyer's behalf
4
Construction
Design-build team can execute, or the plans can transfer to contractor
CASA HALCYON
3D - ARTIST INTERPRETATION
The kitchen is conceived as a meditation on craft and material honesty. Walnut millwork — hand-selected for its warm, open grain — runs floor to ceiling, while a generous stone island anchors the room with quiet authority.
Louvered cabinet insets, designed to respond to the humid coastal climate of the Mexican Pacific, allow air to circulate freely through the cabinetry, preventing moisture buildup without sacrificing the seamless architectural expression. Brass hardware and matte-black dome pendants introduce a subtle tension between warmth and restraint.
The coffee bar, designed to harmonize with the kitchen's aesthetic materials, is conveniently located next to the dining room. A recessed walnut niche houses brass-rod open shelving suspended with architectural precision, set against a field of handmade zellige-inspired tile in tones of sand and stone. Below, a wine cooler and paneled drawers in matching millwork maintain the unity of the ensemble.
The primary bathroom unfolds as a sequence of light — from the intimate warmth of the vanity alcove to the luminous expanse of the soaking zone, where a freestanding tub rests against a floor-to-ceiling steel-and-glass window that opens to a private palm garden.
A walnut vanity — its louvered drawer fronts echoing the language of the kitchen millwork — grounds the room in craft and continuity. Stone-format floor tiles in a warm cream run uninterrupted throughout, dissolving the boundary between zones and amplifying the sense of depth.
The walk-in closet combines generous storage with open shelving, hanging space, and a dedicated makeup area, creating a flexible environment for daily routines. Louvered details promote natural ventilation, allowing clothing and accessories to breathe while helping manage humidity in the tropical climate. Natural light filters through the adjacent window, highlighting the warmth of the wood and reinforcing the room’s quiet sense of order.