Thoughtfully designed and consciously placed, this off-grid straw bale home sits on approximately 10 acres in the Cerrillos/Madrid area, positioned to take full advantage of sweeping mountain views, privacy, and easy access. Located less than a quarter mile from Highway 14, the property offers a rare combination of seclusion and convenience. The main residence offers two bedrooms and a sunroom, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, inviting layout. Interior details include teak and concrete flooring, an open kitchen, generous storage, and a large, well-lit bathroom. The home is served by a private well and septic system and is powered by its own PV solar system, designed for efficient off-grid living. A separate 800+/- sq ft artist's studio/barn adds exceptional versatility. The structure includes a full loft, a large sauna, brick flooring, oversized double doors opening to a secluded brick patio, and a viewing deck. This building offers flexible studio, workshop, or storage space and significant potential for future enhancement. The land is partially fenced and extends across Camino Cerro Chato, providing added privacy and multiple view corridors. Additional features include a horse pen and run-in shed, multiple outdoor seating areas that take in the surrounding landscape, and select furnishings, carpets, and tools that may convey with the sale. This is a distinctive property well-suited for buyers seeking privacy, creative space, and a sustainable lifestyle in one of Santa Fe County's most compelling high-desert settings.
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.