Natural Contemporary. Modern sensibilities take on traditional New Mexico architecture with clean lines, and a neutral pallet. 2,726 sq ft home with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office, cozy den AND a 1 bedroom, 1 bath 850 sq ft guesthouse with finished carport all on 2.25 acres bordering Forest Service land. Built in harmony with the natural surroundings, you can hike right out your door, bird watch, or just watch the rainbows over the mountains while being minutes to Historic downtown. Dramatic walled and gated entry courtyard welcomes you to the gracious open, airy great room with high beamed ceilings, fireplace and wall of windows for magnificent views and passive solar gain and dining area that offers easy access to the gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, double sink, 5 burner stove, and wine cooler. Take your entertaining outside with two outdoor patios off the great room. The sumptuous master suite with walk in closet and 5 piece bath is completely separate from the guest bedroom and office. Curl up with a good book or movie in the den/library room. The private guesthouse boasts the same quality of craftsmanship as the main house. Additional features include: 14" thick, energy efficient RastraBlock construction, a hot tub, Italian tile floors, central vac, CAT 5 wiring, fenced backyard, and heated garage.
Taos is a town in the north-central region of New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and incorporated in 1934. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Cañon, Taos Canyon, Ranchitos, El Prado, and Arroyo Seco. The town is close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which it takes its name.