Sited high on the northern slopes of the Ortiz Mountains, this working artist's retreat offers away-from-it-all serenity while still being with an easy commute of Santa Fe. The home and studio is centered on a gently sloping 15.59 acre lot that offers space for gardening, horses, other animals, or outbuildings. The home features three bedrooms and two full baths, with soaring ceilings in the living room and kitchen, and a primary bedroom on the second floor with rooftop deck. Brick and wood floors, wood ceilings, and an interior adobe wall exude warmth. Outside, a north facing patio takes in breathtaking views across the Galisteo Basin to the Sangre de Cristo's. The attached artist's studio has its own entrance and bathroom, and could easily be converted back to its previous use as a guest house if additional living space or rental income was desired. Two storage sheds are on the lot, including a large and sturdy shed that could be used as shop space or more studio space. Connected to public electric, with fast internet and a good well. The property also has a Bed and Breakfast license from Santa Fe County. Owner will offer a $25,000 credit to replace shingle roof with metal roofing, and may offer owner financing with substantial down. 20 miles to the south side of Santa Fe, 57 miles to the Albuquerque airport, and near dining and entertainment opportunities in Madrid and Cerrillos. Accepting back up offers.
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.
Barker Realty, LLC
Michael Sanford
Bunny Terry 505.504.1101
20 Vereda Serena Santa Fe, NM 87508