Located just south of Santa Fe, NM, approximately 2 miles south of Lone Butte Station and a quick 10-15 minutes from schools, shopping, hospitals, and other key amenities. This unique one-of-a-kind, 2-story, custom-built home on 15 acres offers an inspiring blend of architectural innovation, sustainability, and natural beauty. Designed and built by renowned, local Santa Fe artist Robert Orduo, the 1,758 sqft, eco-friendly property fully embraces his artistic vision and Native American inspiration. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence features an open-concept design that showcases robust, stunning post-and-beam construction, double-pane windows, and eco-conscious straw bale and stucco exterior walls on a durable concrete slab foundation.This home was Robert's love and ongoing life's work, and therefore remains unfinished, it presents a rare opportunity to bring your own creative touch to a space already infused with Orduo's distinctive style and legacy. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking mountain views, unique rock formations and historic petroglyphs. A peaceful retreat, steeped in centuries of Pueblo Indian history the property sits near the iconic Cerrillos Hills State Park, providing an unparalleled connection to the past.This property invites you to complete a masterpiece that harmonizes artistic unconventional creativity, Native American heritage, eco-friendly living, and the serene beauty of the San Marcos Valley.
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.