Check out this very desirable verdant and rural feeling property conveniently located along the Rio Pueblo, within 1.7 miles of the historic Taos Plaza and the nearby markets. This 2 story, pueblo style, residence with southwest style and touches, is quite comfortable, oriented for the passive solar gain from the south facing windows and Trombe walls designed for collecting light and warmth in the cooler parts of the year. This home is uniquely designed with a comfy country kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, 1 bedroom, office area, dining and living spaces and washer/dryer hook ups, with solar heated water and an electric water heater back up. This special home is located on a 2.39 acre parcel of verdant valley land which includes a domestic well, an irriagation well, a small pond, an acequia (irrigation ditch), and the sparkling Rio Pueblo river runs along one boundary of this lovely property. The current residents(son of the owners) have occupied the property for approximately 18 years and have focused on a sustainable lifestyle by planting fruit trees(sour cherries, pear trees, apricot trees, apple tree) and also have planted raspberries and enjoy harvesting the wild plums, and wild currants that grow near the river. This sustainable lifestyle has inlcuded developing multiple garden beds, including vegetables that are suited to the area, and especially large plots of garlic, both for sale at the local market and particular restaurants. The property comes with a hoop style greenhouse, and several outbuildings for storage. The resident/ owner bases his lifestyle on sustainability and the gardens and landscaping upon the tenets and philosophy of permaculture. There is also a lovely wood heated octagon structure for meditation, yoga, guests, or for just hanging out in a lovely setting. Come and have a look, walk the trail to the river, enjoy the meditation spots, and consider embracing a new lifestyle which includes a lovely natural setting, and an opportunity to grow your own food and sustain and nourish yourself and your community.
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