This contemporary adobe-walled pueblo style home blends in with the Sangre de Cristo foothills like it was planted there! Treed with piñon, juniper, Douglas fir, sagebrush and its own maturing aspen grove, along with plenty of fruit trees and the three-acres of private grounds offer big views in all directions. A circular drive illuminated by lighted planters provides drive up appeal to the portal entry and beautiful arched doorway. The house is outfitted throughout with handmade interior and exterior doors, Hunter Douglas top/bottom opening blinds (with triple cell insulation), nichos, acid-stained polished concrete floors, and Ted Runge hand-hewn built-in and free-standing cabinets. Three sets of 9' tall sliding doors provide access to the covered patio surrounded by a grassy area and with views to the closest foothills. In-floor radiant heat across five zones (one in each master suite, one in the kitchen, and one in living/dining area, and one in the office/bedroom) makes this home cozy and warm on snowy days. Hand-made wrought iron sconces, light fixtures are displayed throughout the home and all windows (Jeldwen) are accented with wooden ledges, as deep as the adobe, for display of artwork, plants, or for window seating. The large, bright living/dining areas feature polished plaster walls, a corner horno fireplace accented with slate caps, floor outlets, an entire wall of custom cabinetry, and an imaginative wine rack with granite counter. The high ceiling with hand-hewn corbels with singularly cut squared vigas, skylights, and directional hi-hat lighting to focus on art contribute to the light, spacious feel. A half wall of custom cabinets rounds the corner to the kitchen. The open-plan kitchen offers all-custom cabinetry (alder wood) with pullouts, tall cabinets, some with beveled glass fronts. The granite countertops are bold and show gorgeous hues of brown/gold/tan/black and white. The center island offers cabinet storage and cookbook shelves, and an extended counter with plenty of room for stools. The kitchen area has never ending views and is just next to the custom Dutch doors which lead to the outdoor patio - both doors made with inlaid hammered copper and old barn wood. The first bedroom suite is accessed through an arched doorway leading to a large bedroom with suede finish plaster walls, built-in banco couch with open storage beneath it, large closet, and views to the north and west. A hallway connects to the large bathroom offering built-in custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets with beveled glass front doors. Just a few steps up from the kitchen, and through the French doors, find the master bedroom suite with a large walk-in closet, suede finish plaster walls, a stunning large built-in Cherrywood armoire, north and east views, and an adjacent studio/office space with an exterior door to patio with privacy wall and hot tub. The master bathroom has a large, jetted tub with towel storage beneath, a rustic hand-painted tile backsplash, vanity with seating, separate shower with river rock flooring, and skylight. Located just outside the master's studio/office area, find a door to a small southeast facing patio with additional hot and cold-water hook ups and enjoy the views from the hot tub. The large mud/laundry room with sink, closet and pantry leads to the office with built in bookcases and plenty of space for the writer in you. The property also enjoys a separate underground irrigation system to keep grounds lush. Three beautiful patios capture the view from all directions. The south side patio leads to the detached 2 car garage with storage area and toolshed. The entire backyard is fenced to protect the raised bed vegetable garden and beehives. Located just minutes to Taos Plaza, and 25 minutes further to Taos Ski Valley, this home, with all its attributes and great location, would be a joy to own without a doubt! Privacy allowed by the fully walled front and back yards.
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