942 Canyon A & B

The history of Canyon Road is alive in the artisanal character of these two, Santa Fe classics, set on a double lot, with parking and storage, opposite Patrick Smith Park. Each unique residence has been remodeled to a modern standard of comfort yet retains the imprint of its storied past. The back house, said to have started as a stable and tack shop in the early 1800s, has an Acequia Madre address and a dedicated parking spot at the top of a wooden staircase. A flagstone path and patio, with space for dining, a hot tub and a manageable dash of greenery, borders the home. The ceramic handles on the front door introduce the legacy of artist and former owner Patricia Hoback whose hand painted door and ceramics add delightful dimension to the light-filled interior. The front house, rumored to have been a dance hall in the late 1800s, was Hoback's gallery. Between the two homes is a sheltered patio for alfresco meals and outdoor leisure, a Hoback artwork winking down from the wall. Use the two dwellings as a main house and guesthouse or as accommodations for extended family. Or rent one or the two in tandem for short or long terms. Buyers seeking history, authentic quality, and flexibility in the walkable heart of the Historic Eastside need look no further than this charismatic duet.