9 Russell Road

This unique, artisan built property on nearly 7 acres has one main house, one fully appointed guest casita, two additional guest casitas with private baths, a stand alone studio/workshop, multiple sheds and out buildings along with an off grid structure, affectionately named The Temple; perfect for meditation, yoga, writers retreat or additional rustic living space.The main house and primary guest casita were fully renovated in 2021-2022. Diamond Plaster finish on walls, new appliances, new and bespoke fixtures, updated mechanical and electric throughout. Views of the South Range, Ortiz and Sangre de Christo mountains, as well as an arroyo on the property and privately leased state land to the south keeps the property feeling private with open sky views. There are two septic systems and two wells (one private and recently dug, one shared and with an operational windmill). Shared well agreement is attached in documents. Automated private entry gate at the driveway. 5+ acres are fenced, livestock and homestead/farm use is allowed. There are two separate solar systems; one single pole array and battery to power the majority of the main house, and a larger two pole array with a grid tied meter, essentially acting as a power plant and utility savings account. Main House: Adobe built and passive solar, 2 bed/2 bath w/ bonus room/flex space. Radiant heat is electric, mini splits in bedrooms, charming wood stove with bake oven in kitchen. New tankless water heater, new appliances, updated mechanical, new metal roof in 2016. Brick and wood flooring, hand hewn vigas and beams throughout with salt cedar, wood slatted and plaster coved ceilings. Flagstone pathways and patios, multiple outdoor living spaces and custom bancos double the living space in warmer months. Primary Guest House: Adobe and straw bale construction and passive solar, 1 bed/1 bath with newer mini-split for additional heating and cooling, new appliances and kitchen finishes. Saltillo tile and brick floors. Views of the South Range and Ortiz mountains with long views to the south.Straw Bale House: Straw bale two-story construction (framed construction second story) 1 bed/1 bath with large living space on ground floor and sleeping areas above. Two mini splits, one for each level. Brick, rustic wood and saltillo floors, private patio on ground floor and second story sunset balcony to the west.Middle Guest House: Adobe construction studio-style living with private bath. Saltillo floors and a mini-split for heating/cooling, with a full length portal on the south side for shade and relaxation. The high walled private back courtyard has the potential to be easily renovated into a separate bedroom space.The Studio: Rustic and meant for the true artist. Oversized wood stove makes for comfortable winter work, with plenty of room and natural light for all crafts and makers. Used as a ceramics studio for three different generations of owners, and has a wood fired kiln and pit fire kiln built just outside on the patio. Long arroyo and mountain views to the south.Additional Outbuildings: An adobe built wood burning sauna nestled into a secluded walled garden space, a shed/two stall stable abutting the fenced acreage, a fenced and gated livestock paddock, two fenced and gated pastures, small animal shelter/chicken coop and free range run. The property has been pre-inspected and the Inspection report is available by written request from the buyers via broker.

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