The Spanish colonial-style building is a 50,000 square foot
structure designed by Marcelo Daglio and the owners. The traditional estancia adobe walls
and red tin roofs house covered walkways linking multiple outdoor courtyards and idyllic
gardens.
The Estancia’s private living space is separated into two
wings, each containing six bedroom suites (with full baths) that range in size from 500 to
900 square feet. All twelve private suites display and integrate original art conceived
for each space by leading contemporary Uruguayan artists.
Estancia Vik boasts a brick barreled dining room which is well
suited for an intimate dinner for two or a party for fifty. The brick walls extend down to
a wine cellar below and continue up to the vaulted ceiling. The dining room sits on a wood
beam glass floor, suspended above the wine cellar creating an incredibly unique space.
In keeping with local tradition, the Estancia will showcase a
Uruguayan parillero or barbeque with the traditional earthen floor, tin walls and fogon or
central open fire. Marcelo Legrand has painted the walls and ceiling in his brilliantly
chaotic style, bringing a contemporary flair to this traditional space.
LOCATION:
Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio sits on 4,000 acres in the rolling countryside
of Jose Ignacio, Uruguay. The Estancia borders the
Arroyo and the Laguna Jose Ignacio, which meet the Southern Atlantic just two kilometers
away. Jose Ignacio is Uruguay’s idyllic, vibrant coastal area, located 20 kilometers
northeast of Punta del Este. It is emerging as Uruguay’s premier international
destination, drawing travelers to enjoy the pristine beaches, nature, rugged landscape and
relaxed, bohemian setting.
SERVICES & AMENITIES:
Guests will enjoy the twenty-meter Absolute Nero granite swimming pool,
gym and spa, private polo field and stable of Criollo riding horses. The polo field and
adjoining golf green will offer a wonderful golf practice area. At the charming wooden
boathouse guests will find kayaks, kites and wind surfers, canoes, sail boats and fishing
equipment to enjoy the arroyo and lake. Nature walks and bird watching, tennis, bicycling
and hiking are all part of the activities available. The expansive property is host to
riding and polo horses, farm animals, and indigenous wildlife.
A game room with a pool table, table tennis and a variety
of other games is found in the Estancia house. A romantic chapel nestled in a grove of
ancient native trees has been created for weddings and other special events.
Guests of Estancia Vik are also welcome to visit Playa Vik,
which is located 9 kilometers on the beach coastline and is easily accessible by
horseback, bicycle, or motorized vehicles.
Designed by world renowned Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott,
Playa Vik offers guests a resolutely unique experience of contemporary cutting edge design
and art.
