Three-hundred-and-sixty degree views from this twenty acre lot in the foothills of the Ortiz Mountains. Perched on the edge of a dramatic arroyo, this off-grid parcel is just a mile from pavement, and is mostly level, offering acres of easily usable land. Quiet, with excellent sunsets, mountain views, and the brilliant, starry nights that you can only get away from the city. Roads in area have seen recent improvements, property is roughly 2000' from underground power. Roughly 20 miles from Santa Fe and near Madrid and Cerrillos for dining and entertainment. Covenants forbid mobile homes, have very few other restrictions. Small homes and varied architectural styles welcome. Multiple properties are addressed 56 Ocean View, please get directions before seeing.
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.