36 Gopher Ln, Ponderosa, NM 87044

1950s-era farmhouse & cottage lovingly renovated to harmonize vintage fixtures with modern updates. Separate, 2-room cottage, perfect for office, rental, artist studio, or AirBNB complete with own bath. Houses sit on arable farmland with water rights and outbuildings. Rural property zoned for horses, livestock, and poultry is 30 minutes from city, yet offers secluded setting for retreat or family homestead. Could be converted to off-grid living, nearby creek located on neighbor's property - combined purchase would garner more sizeable plot with access to year-round water source. Near Sante Fe National Forest and Jemez Village/hot springs. Move-in ready and priced to sell, this mountain gem in picturesque Ponderosa Valley offers gorgeous mesas, sunrises, and sunsets to please early morning risers or late night stargazers. LOADED with amenities! Inside: - Original oak and pine floors recently refinished; - French doors Master Bedroom open onto fully screened West-facing porch, perfect for morning coffee or sunset glass of wine. - Large LR boasts antique Englander woodstove (fully heats main house, great for cooking). - Both houses have supplemental hot water baseboard heat with 5 temperature zones. - Kitchen includes built-in hutch, bountiful cabinet space, butcher block and polished travertine countertops, a skylight, and gorgeous morning light. - Oversized laundry/mudroom has plenty of extra room - Guest/2nd BR has built-in bookshelves and sizable closet - Full bath includes pedestal sink, original tub, and dual-flush "water smart" commode - Cottage has clawfoot tub; built-in corner work area with space for efficiency kitchen; bright, natural light; room for queen bedroom; and back door to private flagstone courtyard. - New propane gas water heater installed in 2016 - Root cellar Outside: - Site is unincorporated and subject only to County and State codes/ordinances. - Outbuildings: Hay barn, 2-car garage/workspace, storage shed, and chicken/turkey coop - Entertain or barbecue on front flagstone patio, cottage courtyard, or backyard fire pit. - Organically and sustainably maintained since at least 2006 - Raised garden beds with drip irrigation - Flood irrigation 1x per week during growing season, plus a 50,000-gallon storage tank - Exterior of house and screened porch newly painted and sealed - Medium-sized lawn tractor and rototiller (both need a little TLC) convey Utilities: - Plentiful Drinking water from underground mountain spring, responsibly managed by local water committee. Water bills approx. $30/month for household of 3-4 residents. - Electricity provided by Jemez Mountain Electric Cooperative. Low-usage bill averages $25-$35/month; with full summertime use of AC, about $125. - Reliable, High-Speed Internet available. - Propane gas for boiler, water heater, and range. Tank owned by seller, conveys with property, needs filling every 1-2 years if wood stove is used to heat main house. New regulators in 2016. - Irrigation Rights Fees are a steal: $100/year for water (optional), plus minimal office/maintenance fees (required) $75. Note to Realtors and prospective buyers: Buyer Agents are welcome, but their fees are buyer responsibility. I will not accept offers/inquiries from Seller Agents. Transaction will be handled by a title company and real estate attorney of my choosing. Acceptance of offer will require prospective buyers to have a confirmation of pre-approval from a lender. Cash offers near selling price will be given serious consideration. Open to negotiating seller financing with substantial down payment. This is NOT a potential Rent to Own property. Thank you.