517 Bill Evans Rd, Cliff, NM 88028

This authentic adobe home, built atop a mesa, commands awesome views of the Gila River--you can hear the water rushing below you. Lovingly built by the owner in 2004, it's vernacular architecture at its best, inspired by a mix of pueblo structure and Japanese social space. Lots of wonderful New Mexican amenities including: kiva fireplace; vigas from the Bosque; flagstone floor; 2 foot thick adobe walls; bancos; hand-thrown, custom made wall sconces; board-and-batten ceilings and Wainscoting throughout. All rooms have alcoves, built-in bookcases, and special nichos. The sleeping area has a Japanese tokonoma with which to showcase art. This five-acre parcel is located near the Bird Sanctuary and Bill Evans Lake.