Located amidst the rare, oasis-like charms of Las Lagunitas--The Lagoons--this elegant, Soft Contemporary offers a refined living experience in an exceptional natural setting. Designed and remodeled with an architect's sure hand, the home has high ceilings, a spacious Cook's Kitchen with adjacent mudroom, and both an enclosed front porch and deep, rear portal for multi-season enjoyment of the home's professionally-designed gardens. Upstairs is a guest suite with a separate bedroom, three-quarter bath and simple kitchenette, suitable for visitors or for rental income. There's also a well-lit artist's studio, with a Powder Room, exterior access and views of the surrounding foothills. Pavers define a generous front driveway: a sizable and tidy area for parking. In the back, a skirt of lush garden beds meets an expanse of grass that slopes down to a green-fringed lagoon. Solar panels, Air Conditioning and an 800-square-foot, heated garage enhance the home's quality and comfort. The community's many lagoons are a boon for birdwatchers. Bring all of your senses to this lovely dwelling, a clear, sweet note under the dazzling Santa Fe Sky. Main House: 2262 sq ft, Guest House: 750 sq ft; Studio 705 sq ft.
La Cienega & La Cieneguilla – These historic areas dates from the early 1700s and were an important stopping point (paraje) along the famous Camino Real, the royal road from Mexico City to Santa Fe. The larger lots are dotted with pinon and juniper, while the lower elevations are lush with mature cottonwoods. Includes Remuda Ridge, the race track area and the Ranchos de la Luna subdivision.
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.