Stunning 5+ acre property in the scenic Embudo Valley known for its small organic farms and vineyards. Includes a two bedroom home, one bedroom casita, 200 sq ft art studio, storage shed, orchard and garden areas, greenhouse, chicken coop, small pond, shade trees, trails, healthy well, forested area, river frontage, and views of the surrounding hills and mesas. Live green in this haven for birds, bees, and other wildlife.This special house, the first legally permitted straw bale house in New Mexico, has 1 baths, laundry room that provides ample storage space, patios, and a deck that looks out over the trees of the riparian bosque. The high R-value keeps you cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Wood floors. Gorgeous ceilings with vigas. Bancos. Picture windows in the dining area. Fenced back yard.The straw bale casita has incredible floor-to-ceiling antique doors that open to a beautifully designed patio with sunset views of the surrounding hills and mesas. Newly renovated kitchen. Gorgeous tilework in the bathroom. New refrigerator and washing machine. Tile floors. It also has radiant heat, a wood stove, and a mini split for AC and additional heat.Lovingly tended orchard and garden spaces are drip irrigated. You can also use the peon of water rights from the Acequia del Llano or collected rainwater. Raised beds. Many native flowering shrubs that require little to no care. Young heritage apple and other fruit trees ready to bear fruit.Adjoining .77 acre property with partially renovated adobe structure also for sale. (See separate listing.)
The areas to the north between Santa Fe and Taos possess some of the most spectacular and varied landscapes in New Mexico. Beautiful communities line the Taos Gorge and the Rio Grande like Espanola, Velarde & Dixon along what is called the ‘Low Road’ to Taos.
The ‘High Road’ is a scenic, winding road through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that runs between Santa Fe and Taos.