Striking just the right balance of pastoral and refined, this modern farmhouse achieves the perfect balance of practicality and elegance. Located off the Scenic Turquoise Trail just south of Santa Fe with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, this 40-acre homestead includes a sophisticated farmhouse with interior design by French and French Interiors of Santa Fe, charming casita, detached 1,200 square foot workshop and detached three-car garage. Horses are allowed. Filled with natural light, the home has vaulted ceilings, dormers, designer gourmet kitchen, and gym with indoor endless pool. The sunroom and heated outdoor porch take in the 360-degree stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The kitchen is a chef's dream with marble countertops and warm wood accents. The open floor plan leads to outdoor living spaces that support the Southwestern lifestyle, where you can enjoy uncontaminated night skies and the peaceful, private surroundings. Designed for limited maintenance and low energy costs, the home is well insulated with Pella windows, high quality corrugated metal roofing and concrete Hardy board exterior. The detached workshop has two bay doors large enough to store your RV and other large vehicles. The 40 acres includes level area for horses. Easy access to Santa Fe just off a paved County road in an area of 40-acre minimum lots, the property is close to the artistic villages of Madrid and Cerrillos and the 1,100-acre Cerrillos Hills State Park.
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.