From humble beginnings, this Taos Country treasure has been lovingly crafted and cared for over the past thirty years. Located in the picturesque hamlet of El Rito, this private retreat is an easy forty minute drive through the town of Questa from the historic Taos Plaza. The main house features a blend of construction materials with the main rooms featuring plastered straw bale for healthy, efficient living. Brick and tile floors, mica graced hand plastered walls and interior flagstone details add to the charm of this gem. It is currently arranged as a three bedroom, three bath home with a roomy library and second level meditation room. With sweeping views of Latir Peak, San Antonio Mountain and Sierra Blanca to the North, the upper level room could easily be repurposed as a commanding bedroom or office suite. The house boasts over three thousand square feet of heated living space but one would never guess that from the carefully planned layout and cozy living spaces. Details like the polished coffee bar, hidden jewelry vault, central woodstove and clawfoot bathtub in the master suite encourage the visitor to imagine how peaceful it must be to call this “home”. The main house, studio, guest quarters and outdoor ramada are sprinkled across five wooded acres, offering privacy and a feeling of seclusion. The comfortable guest log cabin with sleeping loft is like something right out of a New Mexico frontier story. On weekends in Spring and Summer, let guests wake up to the babbling sounds of the acequia stream running very near their front door. The separate studio and tool shed keep work clutter from accumulating near the house. A poured slab off the main driveway could easily be the foundation for a garage, wood shop, second guest house or RV barn. The Sellers historically have commuted to Taos, Red River, Taos Ski Valley and Tres Piedras. Though roughly ten miles North of Questa, well maintained roads offer easy access to amenities. Once home, straightforward access to hiking trails, The Rio Grande Gorge and Colorado Mountains to the North make this the perfect location for a Taos getaway. The main house and guest house have been carefully maintained. A recent inspection was performed by Enchanted Home Inspections. That report is available to pre-qualified buyers upon written request. There have been many recent improvements. Sellers are offering a $10,000 buyer credit toward color coat or any other projects. Please note that an original steel frame from a manufactured home is affixed to the foundation under the main portion of the house beneath the kitchen. These steel beams were secured to a concrete footers that have been stamped by the New Mexico State Engineer. That structure was certified as real property and the house has been recently appraised as a single family home. Listed by of The Lora Company Real Estate - .

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