Nestled on 140 acres off the breathtaking scenic Turquoise Trail, this exceptional home blends modern elegance with serene pastoral beauty. Surrounded by expansive ranch land, it offers privacy and tranquility, where horses are welcome. The sweeping views, stunning rock formations, and pristine night skies create a truly peaceful retreat. Built in 2017, this "smart" home is designed for efficiency and comfort, featuring solar electric panels, solar radiant heating, and a grid connection. Mini-splits provide heating and cooling throughout, while stained concrete floors, handmade doors and beams from La Puerta Originals, and sleek design elements enhance the home's tranquil, minimalist aesthetic. The third bedroom, full of natural light, presents a perfect space for an artist's studio. The generously sized living area boasts an open floor plan, an inviting eat-in kitchen with sophisticated wine cooler, and a cozy kiva fireplace. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is achieved with multiple patios--both open and enclosed--including a screened-in dining space with a wood stove and patio heaters, along with an outdoor shower. Located south of Santa Fe, this rural haven offers convenient access to both Santa Fe and Albuquerque. It's also near the charming and historic villages of Madrid and Cerrillos, where vibrant restaurants, art galleries, summer farmers' markets, and two general stores bring local culture to life.
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.