Located high on a hill overlooking the Galisteo Basin, Casa de Roca is a bird watcher's paradise! Built to blend with the limestone cliffs in Lamy, this home is architecturally gorgeous and one-of-a-kind. Multiple, pergola covered terraces with magnificent views are accessed off the kitchen, the great room, the lower- level living room and the primary bedroom. A variety of birds and wildlife can be enjoyed from these terraces. The passive solar, light-filled home spans several levels. The upper level and entry is roomy. There are two sleeping lofts, one of which overlooks the massive Great room with its majestic Kiva fireplace, wet bar, handcrafted door and whitewashed oak floors. The perfectly sized, comfortable kitchen has a gas stove, a cooking Kiva as well as an adjoining pantry, laundry room/half bath. The ensuite bedroom has Saltillo tile floors and stunning views during the day and world class stargazing at night! Additionally, there is a second living room with a corner Kiva fireplace and built-in cabinets and bookshelves. The original owner was a jeweler who carved the house, "like making a ring from the inside out." This home is very special - a crown jewelThe lot is 5+ acres with beautiful landscaping close to the house, including a flowering crabapple tree that can be seen from miles away. There is also a whole house fan, a central vacuum and a newer, detached, oversized, heated and cooled, two car garage. Don't miss this unique and amazing home.
The 2,500 or so acres that comprise this area immediately south of Eldorado are part of the old Sebastian De Vargas Grant and include Lamy, Galisteo, Camino Valle Street, Los Caballos, Los Vaqueros, Old Road Ranch, Pinon Street, Ranchitos de Santa Fe, The Ridges and Cimarron. Lovely tree-covered artist and ranching villages are surrounded by gently rolling hills.