A Contemporary Galisteo architectural treasure! Great views of the Galisteo River Basin. The rich history of a Northern New Mexico village surrounds this home. Designed by noted architect Beverly Spears, this four-building Rastra (foam insulated concrete) constructed compound offers a main house of 1866 sf, a 640 sf separate primary suite/casita, a detached 958 sf building with two separate studio/offices, a half bath and lots of storage that could easily convert into a casita. There is a large 640 sf studio/garage conversion (frame stucco). These three buildings have mini-split HVAC systems. The main house has an open plan, spacious kitchen, a center cooking and preparation island, granite countertops, and a living and dining room with dramatic views of the bosque and wildlife. Three buildings are single-level, with two upstairs guest rooms above the main house. On five acres bounded by the Galisteo Creek is a large, fenced garden with raised beds for growing vegetables irrigated by one of two buried 2500 gallon cisterns. Professionally designed xeric landscaping includes native New Mexican plantings and a generous private flagstone patio. Recent ground and roof-mounted solar panels equal electric bills of less than $2.00 a month! A sophisticated home design for a contemporary lifestyle!
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.