Tranquility and privacy. This light filled home has a large covered portal and offers majestic views of the Ortiz Mountains. Walk or ride your horses along the Galisteo River or in the Arroyo Canada de la Cueva. Sitting on 13+acres of level land in an area of stately homes this location is a rare opportunity. Entering the home you will find soaring beamed Pine ceilings, Saltillo tiled floors, deep-set architectural windows and wide open airy space. The master bedroom, second bedroom and full bathroom are on the main floor along with the living, dining and kitchen area with lovely views out the windows and multiple patio doors. A 600 sq ft loft space could be used as an additional bedroom or great office. Energy- efficient, poured pumice home also is plumbed on the East for an additional bathroom. A separate 1250 Sq. Ft. workshop of which 600 feet is partially finished and plumbing is in place to convert to a casita/studio. Many options. Bonus: New well put in 3 years ago. New boiler installed fall of 2016.
Once home to the large mining community, Madrid is now a sleepy little town of artists. With an ice cream parlour and old fashioned businesses, Madrid feels other-worldly to visitors. Homes here are early 20th century wooden structures painted a variety of colors. Just north of Madrid is Cerrillos, a traditional New Mexico village of older adobes and quaint shops.
The Turquoise Trail! A beautiful road from Santa Fe all the way to Albuquerque. With many lots 2.5 acres or more, this area is perfect for raising horses on wide open spaces with fewer building restrictions than in the city of Santa Fe. The famous Eaves Movie Ranch where movies like “The Cheyenne Social Club” and “Silverado”were filmed completes the Old West feeling.
This rapidly growing area with plans for expansion extending into the 2050’s is largely made up of rolling hills dotted with pinon and juniper. Most of the communities located here have extraordinary views of the Jemez, the Sangres and the Sandias.