408 Hwy 111, La Madera, NM 87539

LOCATED IN THE CARSON NATIONAL FOREST on the westernmost slopes of the Sangre De Cristo Mts., this high desert hideaway is suitable as a Family Estate, a Resort Center or a Bed & Breakfast. The 4,242 sf main house with ICF construction shares a rooftop patio with the 2,617 sf guest house with pitched roof and pumice-crete construction. Both structures have large windows with scenic mountain views. The patio and all decks overlook the Rio Ojo Caliente that flows year round creating lush habitat for wildlife and a rippled lullaby easily heard from the balconies and grounds. SPACIOUS INDOOR QUARTERS for group activities and acres of wide open spaces for interactive recreation or personal quiet time make this authentic southwestern getaway a welcome experience for a week or for a lifetime. MAIN HOUSE, completed in 2011, has 4,242 sq. ft. of living space: -480 sq. ft. Living Room with tiled floor and wood plank ceilings -475 sq. ft Dining area that is open to the fully equipped gourmet kitchen -3 spacious bedrooms upstairs each with wood floors and a private bath (1 has a jetted tub) -Laundry/mud room with marble floors is accessible from garages or front porch -Lower level apartment w/kitchenette, sitting area, spacious bedroom, and a half bath -2 single car garages with storage space in both -Radiant floor heat throughout -Wood burning stove -Decks and rooftop patio overlook river and refreshing mountain vistas -Large windows frame panoramic scenery GUEST HOUSE, completed in 2006, has 2,617 sq. ft. of living space: -550 sq. ft. open concept activity/dining/kitchen area -Fully equipped kitchen with tile counters & center island bar -3 bedrooms large enough for queen size bed -2 bathrooms with marble floor -Wood burning stove -Pitched roof, pumice-crete construction -Wood plank ceilings, wood floors & plaster walls throughout -Access to rooftop patio shared with Main House -Sits atop 2 single-car garages with work area in each OUTSIDE STRUCTURES: -2560 Sq. ft. metal pole barn with concrete floor -- ideal for indoor recreational activities, equipment storage, recreational vehicle parking, etc. -Metal cargo unit houses the well WHAT'S CLOSE BY? - 1 hour from Santa Fe's municipal airport, fine dining, arts, and diverse entertainment venues - 30 minutes from Taos with its artsy culture and vast offering of recreational options - 5 minutes from the therapeutic waters of the world-famous Ojo Caliente mineral hot springs - Los Alamos, a mountain fortress of monumental historical significance is still a center of nuclear research and development -- 1 hour away it's a dynamic excursion for Science and History buffs - Espanola, rich in Indian heritage, is a 30 minute scenic drive to shopping centers, groceries, pharmacies, churches, etc. - US Post Office is 1 mile away in La Madera - Health care is 15 minutes away in El Rito - Rafting, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, snowboarading, hunting & more all within easy driving distance - If quiet serenity is your forte, it's all around . . . - Mesa Vista school district for elementary-high school, Northern NM College close by in Espanola - Kit Carson Electric Company - Windstream telephone & internet - Rio Arriba County provides weekly garbage pick-up by the highway for a small monthly fee - State Highway Dept. does a superb job of quickly clearing the highway after snow or ice storms IDEAL FACILITY FOR FOSTER-CARE PARENTING Foster parents looking for comfortable housing for varying numbers of children, this rural oasis deserves a serious look as a setting in which young hearts and minds can heal and thrive. Realistically, this property could house 2 foster-care families, with 3 to 5 children each, in a cozy "homey" atmosphere. Schools and healthcare are close by. Upkeep chores are plentiful to help children develop a good work ethic and desire to be a productive part of the family and community.