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THE PARKER ESTATE. EVERY DAY’S A VACATION in this stunning 7,500 sq ft. 6BR/5½BA/3CG pueblo style home complete with swimming pool and hot tub on 20 ac. bordering USFS in Turley Mills. Stately double doors grace the dramatic entrance leading to the expansive great room, kitchen, and dining on the left and a welcoming sitting room on the right, both with fireplaces and room to display your art. Vigas, bancos, nichos, an abundance of hand adzed wood, rich colored hand troweled plaster, and tasteful tile work lend a true Taos ambiance throughout. Start your day with a quick workout in your home gym or do a few laps in the pool then take off out your door for your morning hike. You have your choice of patios for having coffee or tea and enjoying the flowers and trees and the birds and the bees. Or if you prefer indoor activities, you can curl up with a book by the fire or watch TV in the room of your choice. If entertaining family and friends (there’s plenty of room for both) is your idea of fun, you’ll love the fully equipped kitchen, formal dining area, plus the greatest family room ever with huge windows to bring the outdoors in. It’s the perfect place for mountain views, watching the snow fly, warming yourself by the fire, catching a game on TV or playing a game of chess or charades. The outdoor spaces are as inviting as the indoor spaces . A large, covered portal with gorgeous views overlooks the pool and hot tub area complete with pool house. The walled front patio is perfect for a party or toasting marshmallows or toasting each other by yet another fireplace. At the end of a busy day escape to the first floor master suite with his and her baths, a kiva fireplace, a sauna, and an upstairs meditation room (or office, if you must). All your guests can be tucked away so you all enjoy privacy and space in an ultimately serene setting. The 3 car heated garage has additional closed storage and there’s a generator in case of a “lights out”. When you do venture out, you’ll find the location in this gated, upscale area (10 ac. minimums) is convenient to Taos Ski Valley, picturesque Arroyo Seco, the Rio Grande Nat’l Monument, and is only 25 min to historic Taos Plaza. Wow, you can have it all!!

LA DOLCE VIDA – This stunning, artistic 6,085 sq. ft., 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bath pueblo-style home w/ 3CG in the heart of Taos (I block from historic Taos Plaza) has everything you need to enjoy the good life. The interior boasts gracious living areas with plenty of room for entertaining family & friends with feasts for the eyes at every turn. Antique Indian doors, hand carved tribal art, hand painted tiles by artist Jim Wagner, curving arches, kiva fireplaces, bold vigas, intricate carvings, and traditional hand troweled plaster with mica accents combine to create a home both elegant and earthy. Your own biosphere assures you have an oasis in this high desert for your fix of tropical green. Although right in town, this gated home surrounded by high adobe walls provides a sense of security, privacy, and quiet plus off street parking. One enters this unique home thru dramatic antique double doors into a space designed to display your art and leads to the welcoming living room with kiva fireplace. A wet bar is right around the corner. The large kitchen boasts granite counter tops, a deluxe Dacor stove, 2 subzero refrigerators, built in buffet, an eat in area, pantry and wine coolers. For large gatherings, you’ll love the formal dining room with striking fireplace and hand carved cabinet doors. Choose a master suite either up or down stairs. The downstairs suite (or mother-in- law/guest casita) has an exterior entrance, is self-contained and has a bedroom with Roman style luxury bath and living area with kiva FP and sweet kitchen. Or, escape upstairs and enjoy a spacious living area with kiva FP, nice bedroom, a grand walk-in closet, and beautiful bath. Kids, grand kids, or the young at heart will delight in the bedroom with the cozy alcove and loft with colorful bath with Wagner tiles or the one with the built-in bunks and desk with yet another full bath with Wagner tiles. Another spacious bedroom with built in desk is tucked off the biosphere with room for hanging out and working or watching TV. After a day of skiing, you can relax in the hot tub and star gaze, gather around the huge fire-pit and toast marshmallows or just retreat inside and toast your toes by one of the many kiva fireplaces. “Think” Southwest Scheherazade and be prepared to unleash your hidden prince or princess within. (The attached lot zoned R-14 is included in the price so there is room for expansion or development)

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL Nothing was spared in design and detail to create one of the most beautiful properties you'll see. It's perfect for a couple, a family, or those with a family of friends. This luxury custom compound on 9.7+/- ac. is centered around the elegant adobe home designed by respected architect Bill Hoffman and boasts a pool pavilion, gym, an expansive office/studio complete with murphy bed, in addition to the 1BR/1BA guesthouse. Even the interior walls are adobe in the welcoming 2BR/21/2BA home with a stunning entrance, dramatic gallery plus office. The living areas are open, and light filled with high ceilings and an abundance of windows to take in the mountain and mesa views. A traditional kiva fireplace accents the living room and coved ceilings with vigas and tile floors create the desired Southwest ambiance. The living room flows seamlessly into the open dining area and kitchen. You'll love the Viking 6 burner range, double oven, and upscale fixtures. Entertaining is easy and impressive with a beautiful patio off the dining area for more intimate gatherings and bold Taos Mtn. views and then the remarkable courtyard for large groups. After the party, retreat to the private master suite for a spa experience (large steam shower, Waterworks soaking tub, his and her vanities, plus grand dressing area and walk-in closet.) Relax by the kiva fireplace at days end or soak in the hot tub just out the door. The guest suite offers similar luxuries. Speaking of luxury, the pool's pavilion features a wall of windows to catch the sunrise while taking your morning laps to warm up for your workout in your fully equipped adjoining gym. Work to do, have hobbies, or take your art seriously? There's an expansive, beautifully finished office, studio, or extra bedroom. Guests will love the delightful 1BR/1BA guesthouse which echoes the quality of the home and has another kiva fireplace and kitchen. The interior courtyard of porphyry granite unites the compound providing more room for enjoying the outdoors, entertaining, or just privacy and quiet and the patio in back has established flowers, shrubs, trees, and a delightful koi pond. There's even a generous dog run. Impressive!! The fantastic northside location will also impress. Skiing at Taos Ski Valley is a snap, going for coffee in Arroyo Seco a breeze, hiking the local USFS trails a short 10 min., and the historic Town of Taos only 15 min. away. Call us now to experience this incomparable property.

TERRA NOVA -a property like no other. Set in a 3.2 ac. oasis among rolling hills of sagebrush with dramatic mountain views , Terra Nova was designed as a compound, or mini-eco village by renowned architect Ekkehard Weisner to fulfill the owner’s vision of a sanctuary for healing body and spirit. Upon entering through the gate one finds themselves transported to another, more peaceful world with native plants, gardens, and trees nestling the structures. An intricate brick path leads the way through the vine covered trellis to the fountain and stunning courtyard which itself is a work of art.. Situated around the courtyard are three separate structures, three little gems. The original 1BR/1BA Hexagon (1,140sq.ft), the 2BR Guesthouse (1,012sq. ft.) and the office/studio ( 512sq.ft.) all finished with enviable attention to detail and quality and all combining the elements of nature. The owner Dr. Angelika Koch, lovingly selected and adorned the homes with custom finishes like Venetian plaster, stone mandalas, special hardware, handmade doors and cabinets, Indonesian pebbles, and stained glass. Other names like Sub-Zero, Dacor, Jenn-Air, Marvin, and Morso speak to quality. More importantly, the compound boasts eco-friendly and people friendly aspects like solar power ( 3 systems) , well water with the incredible Grander Technology filtering system, water catchment, a dome greenhouse, and drip irrigation. The homes also feature subfloor radiant heat, grid-tie-interface, and broadband. Other creature comforts are the oversized 2 car garage and hot tub. A rich history also comes with the property. Lore has it that it was a sacred spot for Indians 1,000 years ago and arrowheads and chards are still found on the property. Then in the 80’s, the hexagon was purposely built for the ‘channeling of the voice of Bartholomew” because of its spiritual energy field of the land. The structure has also served the Tibetan community of Taos with gatherings and Native American writers and teachers held sweat lodges, ceremonies, drumming and healing there. The current owner has continued in this tradition with her Practice for Integrated and Educational Medicine. Now it’s time for a new owner to enjoy the connection to Mother Nature and the inspiration it brings from this incredible property.

A HOME AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE! Adventurous? Daring? Creative? Bold? Nature lover? All of the above? Let this captivating, , 2BR/2BA, 3,200 sq. ft. home, 1BR/1BA 600 sq. ft. guesthouse, plus beautiful, finished 900 sq. ft. ( recording) studio be your path to life a cut above. Perched high above Taos, the views are unsurpassed, the craftsmanship masterful, and the aesthetics awesome. In an area of breathtaking views, you will find the views from the front Trex deck incomparable. The mountain setting snuggled in the trees provides a delicious sense of privacy and sets a tone of serenity. A generous sunroom welcomes you and also provides passive solar gain in the winter. . The living areas are open and feature Saltillo tile, vigas, nichos, bancos , and Mexican tile. You’ll appreciate the large kitchen with Wolf stove, island, and pantry which opens to the dining area. A mass of colorful tile creates a full bath downstairs that’s admirable in its artistry. Heading upstairs you’ll find a stunning stained glass and ironwork gracing the stairway. Be ready for the “wow” moment when you see the oversized master bedroom with a huge round window capturing the dramatic view. A kiva fireplace adds to the ambience and the nice walk in closet and steam shower in the master bath make daily life a breeze. Speaking of a breeze, lounge in the hammock and enjoy the mountain air or soak under the stars in the elevated hot tub. Guests will enjoy the separate 1BR/1BA guesthouse with full kitchen. As a bonus, the expansive studio with bamboo flooring and ½ BA was built as a recording studio so is sound insulated and also ideal for yoga, dance, tai chi, or art of any kind. A nice storage shed, a chicken-coop, water catchment, and tiered gardens complete the pretty picture. This “find” is found within a short drive to Taos Ski Valley and USFS and hiking trails are just out the back door. Charming Arroyo Seco is nearby and Taos Plaza only 20 min. away. NOTE: Access is a windy dirt road so 4-wheel drive is needed in winter, but the destination is worth the trip!

Relaxed but Refined - True classic adobe construction with timeless southwestern finishes and ambiance located in the desirable area of Arroyo Seco with a pastoral setting. 3BR/2BA 2,444 sq.ft adobe with large attached Rastra-block artist’s studio with vaulted ceilings, north facing picture window, fireplace, & a loft. Flexible floor plan with spacious living/dining area the home features two kiva fireplaces, in-floor radiant heating + 2 gas woodstove space heater appliances, brick paver floors, viga ceilings, talavera tile, & hand carved wooden details and doors. Large portal flows out to a flagstone patio surrounded with stucco walls that frame panoramic views of mountains and sunsets. 0.75 irrigated acres with water rights with established aspens, a variety of trees + garden beds and native plantings. Adjoining 0.89 acre lot to the south is available for a total price of $599,000. Also, an adjoining 6.17 irrigated acres to the east available for many possibilities. Preferred location in Arroyo Seco for coffee, ice cream, shops, and restaurants and easy access to Taos Ski Valley, the Town of Taos and USFS for outdoor recreation.

FREE SPIRIT. Unleash your free spirit in this cool, 3,000+/- sq. ft. 3BR/2½BA/ 2CG home on 3.37 ac. w/ water rights at the end of a dead-end road in desirable Des Montes. You will appreciate the view filled location, lack of neighbors too near, or restrictions too restrictive. With a barn and lots of fencing for animals, you have a safe and serene place to raise a family, your goats or chickens, llamas or horses of course) with plenty of room for gardening. (Farm to table comes to mind). The great room, enhanced with a kiva fireplace, has lots of windows to enjoy the mountain and sunset views and lots of space for family and friends. Vigas and hardwood floors provide that Taos feel. The colorful kitchen has stainless appliances and the butcher block island provides casual seating. A spectacular deck off the great room is the place to watch sunsets, enjoy dinners with friends, or take in the clouds as they cruise over Taos Mountain and the yard boasts a fire pit plus a fantastic kiva to cozy up to on cool nights. Back inside there is room for all. The lower bedrooms are generous, and the upstairs master is spacious, private, and has dramatic views. A music room or office sits just off the hall and great room. If you enjoy the great outdoors, Taos Ski Valley is only 20 min. away, hiking trails about 10, and fishing is close too. Arroyo Seco, with galleries, stores, and restaurants is down the road and the town of Taos about 20 min. After a day of skiing or shopping, retreat to the hot tub on the deck, soak your worries away, and count the stars and your blessings. (Additional 2.12+/-ac. available for $200K. Price on property reflects some deferred maintenance)

Spacious 2,079 sq.ft. 4BR/3BA in-town condo with open floorplan great amenities and timeless southwestern finishes like vaulted viga ceilings, skylights, solar tubes, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, wood burning kiva fireplace in living area, Saltillo tile throughout, talavera tile bathrooms and custom tin light fixtures. Upgraded kitchen features a large island, granite countertops, rich cabinetry and stainless appliances. A series of French doors open onto an inviting private fenced latilla patio area with covered portal, gardens, perineal plantings, a variety of trees, drip irrigation and a view of Taos Mountain. Spacious master bedroom with gas kiva fireplace, walk-in closet with custom closet shelving and drawers. Upstairs private deck with mountain and western views off guest bedroom or office. Ample wall space throughout for displaying artwork. Attached 1-car garage with storage. Convenient in-town location to all that Taos has to offer.

THIS HOME COULD SUIT YOU TO A TEE. Views are the thing in this great 2,320 sq. ft. pueblo style home with 3BR/2BA/2CCP plus a large family room, studio, or office. Views look to Taos Mountain and over the golf course at Taos Country Club and beyond. The kiva fireplace is the focal point for the spacious living room and large windows bring in more views. Vigas, nichos, bancos, and lots of Saltillo tile lend true Southwest ambience. You will enjoy cooking for a couple or a family in the open, bright kitchen with pantries. The master suite is tucked at one end for privacy and more views and is complete with another kiva fireplace, generous walk-in closet, and patio. The large family room/den with a wall of windows could also serve as a grand studio or office. Located just S. of town, this area is desirable for its proximity to Taos Country Club, UNM Taos, and the Rio Grande Nat’l Monument for fishing, hiking, biking, and for its starry skies yet town is only 10 min. away and Taos Ski Valley or Angel Fire is only 45 min.

RETIRED BUT NOT RETIRING? OVER 55 BUT YOUNG AT HEART? This welcoming 2BR/1½ BA, 1, 060 sq. ft. home in Valverde Commons, the premier CoHousing Community in Northern New Mexico (55+ in town community), could be your answer to life after the rat race, the mundane, and the ho hum. The home, the only one for sale, is basically new (2016) and has a bright, light open living area, kitchen w/pantry, Saltillo tile floors and Mexican tile accents, a portal on 2 sides and patio plus subfloor radiant heat, nat’l gas and city water and sewer. What is CoHousing? What is Valverde Commons? Almost 20 yrs ago a vibrant collection of Taos locals wanted a place near town where they could enjoy walking or biking to shops, restaurants, the library, farmer’s market, concerts, and openings as well as being in a pastoral setting and attached to the land. They wanted a beautiful space with views of the mountains for gatherings, concerts, dinners, and activities. They wanted an open space to feel safe while walking the dog or just walking to count their steps for a healthy heart. They also wanted a woodworking shop, gardening spaces and studio spaces. They wanted all this while still making a small footprint on Mother Earth. Thus, Valverde Commons was born. Now with over 20 existing homes of the 28 max, this baby is thriving. The club house is beautiful, there’s 10 ac. Sunset Park adjoining the compound for those walks (and sunsets), and there’s a big barn with a workshop and a place for gardening equipment yet nothing about Valverde Commons is common. Each house is unique as are all the residents. One can participate as much or as little as you like. However, beware. With this group you may find yourself in a Taos ski group, a biking group, a birding group, an archeology group, a readers group, the opera group and then there are writer, painter, and potter groups. Surely there must be a wine group. Didn’t see what you like? You can start your own group. Valverde Commons is a place to be who you are with accepting and helpful neighbors only asking that you be a good neighbor too. CoHousing is a lifestyle. Check out Valverde Commons at www.valverdecommons.com and see if this could be your next home.