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Home for sale in El Prado, NM

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Description

Where the Earth Meets the Sky: 142 Camino Tortuga. The Taos mesa does not merely occupy space; it breathes. Just fifteen minutes from the historic pulse of Taos Plaza, 142 Camino Tortuga sits on a wide corner lot where the high desert rolls out like an unrolled canvas, pinned down only by the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristos. This recently built two-bedroom, two-bath home belongs to the landscape, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic, ever-changing theater of the Northern New Mexico sky. Inside, the home is a vessel for the legendary light that has drawn poets, painters, and dreamers to this valley for over a century. Large, southwest-facing windows capture the sun’s daily arc, flooding the open-concept living area and kitchen with an amber glow. Here, the boundaries between shelter and scenery blur. Whether you are waking up with a morning brew in the primary suite or dicing garlic at the counter, the mountains stand as a silent, majestic companion at the window. Step through the door onto the deep covered patio, where the scent of wild sage rides the mountain breeze. It is the perfect perch to watch afternoon thunderheads build over the peaks or to witness the sky dissolve into the neon violet of a desert dusk. Function blends quietly with this form, courtesy of a detached single-car garage and an attached carport that keep your gear sheltered without interrupting the horizon. This is more than a residence; it is a quiet sanctuary carved out of the sagebrush, capturing the rugged, soulful essence of mountain living while keeping the cultural heartbeat of Taos well within your reach. A Turn-Key Legacy: For those looking to share this high-desert poetry with wanderers, inquire about the option to acquire this property fully furnished and seamlessly curated for immediate short-term rental use.

This property is listed by Antonio Martinez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate.

Property Features

• Location Information
MLS Area: EL PRADO (19A)
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• Interior Features
Interior: Smoke Detector(s),Ceiling Fan(s)
Beds: 2 Baths: 2
Ceiling Description: Beams
Heating: Hot Water Radiant,Wall Heater,Fireplace
Fireplace: One,Wood Stove
Floors: Other
Subfloor: Slab
Windows: Screens,Thermopane
Water Heater: Gas
Appliances: Washer,Dryer,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Disposal

• Exterior Features
Lot Size: 3 acres
Construction: Frame 2x6
Style: Pueblo Style
Siding: Stucco
Stories: One Story
Foundation: Yes
Porch/Deck: Portal
Garage Capacity: 3
Driveway: Gravel
Lot Description: Corner Lot,View
Roof Material: Metal
Roof Type: Shed
Electric: Yes
Gas: Propane
Sewer: Septic
Water: Shared,Well

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