The spectacular views from this mesa-top home will simply take your breath away. Located on 10 acres just a quarter mile off the Scenic Turquoise Trail with easy access to Santa Fe, the property is full of architectural interest. Regal and distinguished Moorish-style archways accent each room and highlight dramatic ceiling heights and deep plaster walls. Morrocan style custom-wood features seamlessly meet Southwestern vigas and nichos. Crisp, white, stucco exterior walls add a Mediterranean flare. Outside, courtyards with wood pergolas and stone columns connect the main home to detached studio with bath, utility building with loads of storage, and carport. Off-grid with state-of-the-art solar electric power and solar in-floor radiant heat, the home also has propane, wood stove, land line and high-speed wireless internet. The large passive solar windows in the comfortable living area bring the stunning outdoor views directly in to the home for year-round enjoyment. True 360-degree views and uncontaminated night skies. No HOA and freedom of use. The property is located just outside the historic villages of Madrid and Cerrillos with access to general store, post office, medical services, dining, galleries and entertainment. Not far is the 1,100 acre Cerrillos Hill State Park.
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.
Explore and then live on the Turquoise Trail, aka South Highway 14. This is the “back way” from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, and is a beautiful way to travel the less beaten path. Most lots come with acreage of at least an acre, and many with more. The wide open spaces have less building restrictions than you’ll find in the City of Santa Fe, and horses are generally welcome.
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.
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
Cindy Sheff
Bunny Terry 505.504.1101
20 Vereda Serena Santa Fe, NM 87508