Privately located on 76 acres on an open mesa with views to the Galisteo Basin and not too far from the Galisteo river, this off-grid, spacious country home has huge sunset and mountain views and an open floor plan. Downstairs you will find a large kitchen with wood cabinets, dining area with stately vigas and a large living space with a wall of windows overlooking the view to the Galisteo Basin. One bedroom and bath downstairs and owner's suite upstairs. State-of-the-art solar power, a private well, and covered and enclosed back porch to extend outdoor living. Propane hot water baseboard heat. With uncontaminated night skies and neighbors only at a distance, come enjoy the quiet that comes from owning a significant parcel of land. No HOA and freedom of use. About 2.5 miles off County Road 55A - some of the road is steep or rough but generally well maintained. About 40 minutes to Santa Fe and not far from the historic villages of Madrid and Cerrillos with general stores, dining and entertainment.
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.