Old West charm abounds in this light filled home just outside of Cerrillos. The original parts of the building are believed to date to 1900, and many vintage details remain intact, including the wood floors and high, stamped metal ceilings. A lower level addition with banks of south facing windows brings in light and solar gain in winter, while mini-splits cool in summer. Outdoor spaces are well delineated, with mature plantings, a pleasant fenced patio space, and an old stone building has been used as a studio. A chicken coop, not currently occupied, doubles as a storage space. Less than a minute from the pavement, and on community water, the home is within walking distance of Cerrillos or a quick drive from Santa Fe.
Once home to the large mining community, Madrid is now a sleepy little town of artists. With an ice cream parlour and old fashioned businesses, Madrid feels other-worldly to visitors. Homes here are early 20th century wooden structures painted a variety of colors. Just north of Madrid is Cerrillos, a traditional New Mexico village of older adobes and quaint shops.
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.