88 Chisholm

Architecturally designed, passive solar, classic Contemporary style home located in the highly desirable community of La Tierra Nueva. La Tierra Nueva is a gated, horse-friendly, community with a tennis court & located approx. 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe & 15 minutes from the Santa Fe airport. The residence is privately sited & perched on ten acres of native, treed surroundings & offers unlimited solar access. Extraordinary views of the Ortiz & Sandia mountain ranges 35 miles to the south, the long profile of the Jemez mountains across the west horizon where the lights of Los Alamos twinkle at night some 30 miles away & the snow-capped peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the east. The residence forms its own village of interconnected sections with descending levels that hug the contour of the land & maximize views. The structure's passive solar design takes advantage of the site, climate & materials to minimize energy use. Features of the home include an entry Solarium/Gallery, Chef's Kitchen, Dining Room with fireplace, generously proportioned Great Room with fireplace, Grand Master Suite with fireplace and exercise/reading room, Guest Bedroom, Office, a private second Guest Bedroom or Studio & a Workshop with a cedar closet off the east wing. The entry courtyard is defined by rock walls, a flagstone walkway, tranquil water feature and beautiful landscaped gardens. The large, covered back portal is ideal for outdoor entertaining with friends or intimate dining.