Nestled in a grove of tall cottonwoods, juniper & pinon, along a perpetually flowing creek, this beautiful adobe home is a must see! A unique two-story home sits on approximately 5.56 acres of open meadows & shady trees, adjacent to the Carson National Forest, with excellent hiking, biking, fishing & horseback riding opportunities right out your back door. Excellent for anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors.The lower level of the house has loads of character & an organic feel: a spacious, circular open-concept living area & kitchen, with thick adobe walls & arched windows, accented with stone & wood. The countertops are a gorgeous polished sandstone, crafted by a local sculptor. The high ceiling is made from exposed pine vigas & cedar & aspen latillas. Pass through a one-of-a-kind doorway, hand-made by another local artisan, to the laundry room & a full bath with Mexican tile. The upper level contains two bedrooms, a full bath, an office space & a sitting room or studio room which could be a 3rd bedroom. Views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains & the hills toward the Embudo & Rio Grande valleys. At night, starry skies dazzle overhead. The house has a reliable, high-speed fiber optic internet line to work from home. Heat is provided by radiant floors, baseboard hot water & two efficient wood stoves, one located in the living room & the other upstairs in the sitting room/studio. The home has its own private well, with a new pressure tank & switch in the well house. A new septic system was recently installed. The property is located on a county-maintained road with trash pickup service. There is plenty of room for your dogs, horses & other animals. The desirable community of Dixon, with its food co-op, library, wineries & restaurant, is located appx 5 miles from the property. Sipapu Ski Resort is not more than a 30 minute drive. Taos is a 45 minute drive, while Santa Fe is an hour away.
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.