Nestled in the foothills on 1.83 acres with spectacular views, La Sierra is ideally situated between Dos Griegos and Eldorado. This stunning home offers a blend of traditional Southwest charm and modern updates, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an attached guest quarters with kitchen, 2 offices, and an 868 sq. ft. heated garage. Constructed with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), the home boasts thick adobe-style finished walls, plastered interiors, vigas, and beams.The home has undergone an extensive remodel, including updates to the kitchen, primary bedroom and bath, guest bath, guest quarters, interior and exterior paint, landscaping, mechanical systems, and a new TPO roof. The kitchen features brand-new custom cabinets with pullouts, granite countertops, tile floors, a handmade island wood countertop with tile inlay, new appliances, updated lighting, and picturesque windows framing breathtaking views.The primary suite is elegantly updated with new hardware, granite countertops, stone sinks, faucets, lighting, paint, and tile flooring. It includes a separate bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a private door leading to the outdoor spa. Additionally, the suite offers two spacious walk-in closets. The guest bath has been enhanced with fresh paint, new tile, a vanity, sink, faucet, and mirror.The attached guest quarters provide a separate courtyard entrance and interior access for guest flexibility. This space includes a full bath, one bedroom, and a newly remodeled kitchen with updated cabinets, countertops, sink, appliances, wood and laminate flooring, and fresh interior paint.The home is equipped with a cutting-edge mechanical system, including boiler for radiant floor heating and exchange system for domestic hot water, powered by a 19.3 kW photovoltaic solar system, which is owned (not leased) and designed to achieve a "net-zero" PNM bill. The property is completely electric, including a stylish southwestern fireplace.The oversized 868 sq. ft. heated garage includes a designated workspace with power for a woodshop or hobby area, a private office with inside access, an electric vehicle charging station, and a freezer.The thoughtfully designed xeriscaping features stone walls, lined driveways, gravel, and drip irrigation, all sustained by 9,000 gallons of rainwater harvesting tanks. The outdoor living spaces include a beautifully landscaped courtyard entry and a backyard patio with stunning views, retractable wind screens, and newly installed stone fountains and a stream.Conveniently located just minutes from La Tienda shopping center and less than a 10-minute drive on I-25 to Santa Fe, this remarkable home offers an unbeatable combination of elegance, sustainability, and convenience.
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.