118 High Country Rd, Fence Lake, NM 87315

Escape the big city environment and go cowboy to this Western New Mexico mini-ranch hideaway with a plus-sized barn which can serve as a stable, multiple well-constructed out buildings and in-ground root cellar/storm/bomb shelter available that is 8 feet deep and measures 12' x 16'. The 1120 square foot home measures 28' x 40'. It was solidly constructed on pier and beam foundation. There are 2 bedrooms with one bedroom being used as an office, and 1 and 1/4 bathrooms. There is a large 3 x 6 plus foot tiled shower. This home has electric and a beautiful over-sized wood stove with glass pane door. There are too many plusses to count including the high altitude, double-paned, double glazed windows throughout! One of the four solid buildings to the south was a functioning chicken house that kept all predators at bay. Consideration for your privacy is utmost with the home set well back on the acreage and not visible from the road. The entire property is fenced with 4 strand lifetime fencing that can be electrified. There are beautiful views of Veteado Mountain to the east. Additional clearing of the under-utilized 6 acres to the NW will open views to Gobblers Knob and the Continental Divide! There are mild winters with 1-3" light snowfalls that usually melt away in a day and moderate summers. Four wheel drive is common for getting around some of the rural areas if the occasional inclement weather sets in. The 500 gallon propane tank lasts all winter with 2 propane heaters that keep the well insulated (R19 and R38) home toasty in winter. The attic even has quadrupled R38 insulation. It has 4" of sub-floor insulation also which is the highly rated R38. It was built in 2012. The entire eastern border of the property is state land. Wildlife is abundant, mule deer visit and graze on the property frequently. Hunt in your own back yard!! There are also trophy elk present as well as antelope. There are numerous pinion and juniper trees; harvest the nuts in the autumn just as the Navajo to the north do. In the recent past, this was a functioning mini-ranch with livestock, horses, mules and plenty of room to hike or ride. The seller is willing to assist your transition if desired with his insight into the rural lifestyle with his invaluable experiences. The exterior is T111 natural wood paneled. The flooring is durable ceramic tile in the Aspen wood plank style. The finishing touches are left to your particular taste, and drywall or wood paneling can be chosen to finish the interior. The main bath entry has simple varnished light tint pine paneling currently. All utilities are functional. The home has a massive 3000 gallon cistern water tank with 3/4 hp pump to the home. The barn measures an impressive 40' x 30'. There is a 16 x 20 storage building and 12 x 16 tack room in the third of four outbuildings on the land. Improvements such as a porch are planned and as completed, price will be adjusted accordingly. Please call or text for an appointment to view the home.