GOODBYE WORLD, HELLO MOTHER NATURE! Tucked at the end of the road in picturesque Sandia Canyon you’ll find a home that offers the epitome in peace, quiet, and privacy yet has fiber optic connections to the real world. Set on 4.3 acres and bordered by Taos Pueblo land this beautiful 3BR/3BA, 2,352 sq ft home with studio and infinity pool offers options for living, creating, or even working - if you have to. This 2-story adobe and frame home features a great room with high ceilings, a grand fireplace, and big windows to take in the views and bring the outside in. An antique wood stove will warm even the coldest of hearts. Cook feasts for a few or many in the country kitchen with lovely pantry and dine watching the deer mosey past. Upstairs you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 baths plus a kitchenette which has a separate entrance providing options for the owner. Of course, mountain views abound. Plant vegetables in the raised beds in the Spring and have garden parties in the Summer on the large patio. Invite friends for cocktails on the upper deck and be awed by the mountain views or just relax and take a snooze. Missing water in our high desert? Enjoy the infinity pool year-round and make use of the 410 sq.ft. studio to hone your creative talents or repurpose to suit your lifestyle + 2 car detached carport/garage. (Studio houses infinity pool and is heated with gas wall heater). Say “Hello” to the birds and wildlife and goodbye to neighbors too close and the sounds of the city. Relax, refresh, renew! Convenient access to town and Taos Ski Valley.
This secluded three-acre property is located high in the Sandia Canyon neighborhood, at the end of a private road, just 10 minutes North of Taos between El Prado and Arroyo Hondo. It’s just a short distance to the Hondo Seco Road to get over to Taos Ski Valley. The two-story custom home is adjacent to thousands of acres of Taos Pueblo lands. Set among large pinon and juniper trees, the winding river rock planters, stairs and patio beautify the areas surrounding the house. Wildlife regularly passes through the property. Approaching the home from the driveway, a rock wall leads up to the front of the house and portal which has uninterrupted views of the Western sunsets. Two units have a separate front entry under the portal, private interior staircases and back doors open to the sheltered outdoor living spaces. The main residence is a two bedroom, two bath. The home has an attached one bedroom, one bath guest unit, perfect for a vacation rental or caretaker quarters. Constructed in 2001, the ground floor level is pumice-crete with framed upper story walls and is substantially insulated. The high quality of construction is apparent throughout the home. Built on a concrete slab with in-floor radiant heating, it is fueled from a buried propane tank. The metal roof has gutters which direct runoff to two buried cisterns that supply drip irrigation to the native landscaping. The windows are metal clad wood thermo-panes and the interior beams are precision planed and tightly fitted. The front entry under the portal has a tightly laid Bluestone walkway and attractive vigas. Both units have central vacuum. There is a one car carport and an insulated tool room. Premium interior finishes include beautifully laid cut stone tile in the baths, a handcrafted and a forged handrail up the substantial staircase, and bookshelves made by numerous local artisans. Artistic details include bancos, nichos and rosettes in relief. The floors are bamboo, cork, tile and concrete. The main unit is 2139 sf with a bright, open living space. Corian countertops and custom maple cabinets with copper inserts in the kitchen are treated with a custom patina finish complementing the stainless appliances. Off the spacious kitchen is the main bedroom and bath, with a large open shower and closet. The lower level has one private bedroom with a full bath, a studio space and laundry area. The guest unit is 1073 sf with a full kitchen, living area, an upstairs open bedroom-bathroom with a small woodstove. Both units enjoy splendid views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and separate sheltered patios off the back. Total heated square footage is 3212. A new well pump and pressure tank were added in April of 2024.
Rare Adobe Residence & Guest Home in Arroyo Hondo with Water ~ It's not every a traditional, impeccably maintained, and tastefully updated Adobe residence in this part of Taos, New Mexico hits the market. And, with an income producing guest home in the yard is a fantastic opportunity for the next lucky owner to pay a mortgage, or earn some extra cash. If you have driven West down the Hondo Seco Road to the Rio Grande river, or the opposite direction East on the shortcut to Arroyo Seco & Taos Ski Valley to hit the slopes, you've experienced the majestic feeling evoked by this very special location. In the valley, highly accessible off the paved road, this nearly 3-acre parcel offers privacy, and some of the best views in the Southwest. Walk over a meandering acequia, into the enclosed flagstone patio, and through a masterpiece sea glass door and your first impression will be one of awe. An immediate sense of vibrance, overflowing with plenty of natural light that compliment classy overhead fixtures, and endless Southwest charm. From the viga & beam ceilings down to the hardwood & saltillo tile floors, with a traditional fireplace, bancitos, corbels and step-down walls in between for displaying your art; you will feel right at Casa (Home). The sunken den will be a popular place for welcoming guests and cozying up around the fire, and the back bonus room/den will serve fantastic as an office, studio, workout space, home theatre, or additional sleeping space. Each of the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are spacious and extremely comfortable, particularly the large primary ensuite tucked at the back of the home beaming with plenty of natural light, a private egress to the back yard, and a highly functional primary bathroom. The open-concept dining room and kitchen with a second egress to the back deck will be the ideal place for starting your daily routine, creating tasty memories, and entertaining friends for dinner parties. The enclosed and landscaped backyard with a pond & fountain is where you, your pets, and children will desire to spend most of your time during the warm months tending to the garden, playing, and relaxing under a starry New Mexico sky. The 2 bed 2 bath mobile home in the back is practically brand new. The irrigated land surrounding is a blank canvas, ready to be transformed into a seasonal garden with access to water from the acequia ditch. The location is hard to beat, and finding a home with proven income potential like this is not easy. Reach out, and come take a look for yourself.
Offered here is a home on 2.03 acres PLUS a 1.25 acre adjacent homesite with electricity and well shares, for a total of 3.28 acres of space and views. This charming, furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath home has been well loved by its owners for nearly 3 decades, gently used as a vacation home. Living is in the round, it features a newly remodeled cook's kitchen with cut stone countertops, all new appliances and a new propane water heater. Uniquely creative, this special adobe home has many artistic Taos style details including an arched, circular seating around a fireplace in a sunken living area, brick arches, flagstone floors with inset designs, and a bedroom and bath addition. The sunset views go on forever out the patio. The home is sited for solar gain, its south facing windows contribute to winter heating. A wood stove that is the major heat source for the front of the house. Electric baseboard heating is in the back bedroom, laundry area, second bathroom. There is a lockable storage shed, wood shed, and the enclosed yard has lots of mature trees on a drip irrigation system. A new leach field was installed in 2018. The homesite is 2.03 acres, and additional adjacent property a 1.25 acre lot) with electricity and well shares, also owned by the sellers, available for purchase for a total of 3.28 acres. See MLS # 112405.
This charming, furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath home has been well loved by its owners for nearly 3 decades, gently used as a vacation home. Living is in the round, it features a newly remodeled cook's kitchen with cut stone countertops, all new appliances and a new propane water heater. Uniquely creative, this special adobe home has many artistic Taos style details including an arched, circular seating around a fireplace in a sunken living area, brick arches, flagstone floors with inset designs, and a bedroom and bath addition. The sunset views go on forever out the patio. The home is sited for solar gain, its south facing windows contribute to winter heating. A wood stove that is the major heat source for the front of the house. Electric baseboard heating is in the back bedroom, laundry area, second bathroom. There is a lockable storage shed, wood shed, and the enclosed yard has lots of mature trees on a drip irrigation system. A new leach field was installed in 2018. The homesite is 2.03 acres, and additional adjacent property (2 - 1.25 acre lots) also owned by the sellers, available for purchase for a total of 4.5 acres. See MLS# 112419 for Tract 1-C and MLS# 112405 for Tract 1-D, both are priced at $55,000 each.
WELCOME TO ADOBE DE ARTISTA. Interested in a turn-key investment? This property may have just what you're looking for! A long history as a popular short term rental, with many guests returning to enjoy it year after year-- this is true opportunity! It is in compliance with the new Taos County Short Term Rental ordinance, and while the permit is not transferrable, all the leg work has been done for the new owners to reapply. Furnishings can be also be negotiated with a separate bill of sale. There is a long term caretaker/cleaner ready to continue working with the property. Does it get any better? Yes it does! High speed fiber optic internet makes remote working a breeze. The home is getting new exterior stucco! Work is being completed April 2025. This custom adobe features quintessential Taos charm throughout over 2000 sqft of living space. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with incredible views on 1.25 acres. Designed and built by renowned Taos painter, Ed Sandoval— adobe, wood, mica, straw, clay and stone come together to create an inspiring space that is truly a work of art! The home borders a large parcel of Pueblo land, providing unobstructed views of the mountains. Walking in the front door, you enter one of the two living spaces and are greeted by beautiful vigas and plaster walls. Passing into the main living space— it is open and welcoming, with more beautiful plaster, vigas, tile and wood flooring. This space is full of natural light from the southern wall of windows. The sunken living space has a built-in banco around the southwest style wood-burning fireplace. The cozy kitchen has custom cabinetry and the dining area is anchored by a massive circular window— perfectly framing the Sangre de Cristos to the east. The primary bedroom is generous in size with painted plank flooring, walk-in closet and another impressive southwest style fireplace with lovely mica details. The en suite primary bathroom features a gorgeous river stone shower and a small fireplace for ambiance. The second bedroom is also a good size with more southern windows. It opens to one of the outdoor patios and has its own small en suite bathroom with shower stall. There is an additional 3rd full bathroom, as well as a laundry closest. Outdoors, there are multiple living areas setup for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of the serenity and expansive views. Wind down in the hot tub under the vast sky and Milky Way. There is a covered carport and outdoor storage area for skis or fly rods. Just 20 minutes to downtown Taos, 25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley and truly is a special special property.
Authentic 2 bedroom/1 bath adobe home on 2.7 acres has south facing windows for extra warmth and breathtaking views, two wood-burning stoves (in living room and primary bedroom), new gas oven/range, new water heater, and high speed Kit Carson fiber optic internet. New propane heating unit with thermostat has just been installed. This is a Taos paradise with hiking trails nearby and easy access to the Rio Grande gorge. Life is quiet here, and the views are awesome. Starry night skies are stunning. Sunroom adds flexible square footage and your plants will love it. If you are looking for lots of space and privacy, this is it!
Substantial price improvement! Real Estate opportunities such as this present themselves once in a lifetime. This listing offers prospective buyers a chance to own a genuine Northern New Mexico manor. After entering the grounds, guests are welcomed by stunning views and subdued luxury, hidden in classic Northern New Mexican fashion. The foyer invites owners and guests into a grand central parlor with options in every direction. The indoor pool and hot tub can be seen at a glance to the left; commercial-grade kitchen with breakfast nook to the right, and suites, (an office for the property manager), dining rooms and the main hallway directly ahead. A covered outdoor breezeway draws visitors to over two-thousand square feet of guest house and plenty of room for parking of vehicles and classic cars in the many garage entrances. With the exception of stunning artistry on the walls and sacred Native American artifacts located throughout the home (and grounds) the furniture will convey with the listing. Listing agency has taken the liberty of providing photos and video footage that just manage to capture the scope, breadth and majesty this property exudes from every corner of its combined edifices (over 10,000 sf). The estate currently honors guests of the owners by appointment, as well as wedding parties and those fortunate enough to secure a room in this purposely hidden gem.
This territorial style style 4,532+/- SF compound sits on 2.8 acres surrounded by lovely pastures. As one enters the largest 3 bedroom,3 bath unit , the numerous visual characteristics become apparent in the materials utilized for the exterior design components which are integrated into the interior, as in the use of corrugated roofing material on the kitchen ceiling. The house speaks of traditional Taos building techniques recognized in the straw mixed into the hand troweled finish plaster on the walls, juxtaposed with the willow kitchen cabinets traditional to Taos structures of the past. With the sleek granite countertops, the ambiance of the environment is perceived as being modern with the flair of history. This unit features unique architectural details. The unique ceiling configuration of the primary bedroom give prominence to large half round windows, increasing the visual distinction of its architectural setting. The jacuzzi tub in the primary bathroom has expansive views. Skylights in the other two bedrooms bring in light and vent air. Within this pastoral compound are two other rental units. The east 860 SF unit offers a large living space with a wood burning fireplace, kitchenette and 1 bedroom , 1bath. The west unit is a studio with a large common living room/bedroom, 1 bath and a kitchen with W/D hookup. Each unit has its own entrance and private patio. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the swing under the 40 foot portal off the main unit. There is also the advantage of water rights and horses are welcome! With spectacular mountain vistas in every direction and incredible rental potential, this is truly a Hidden Hondo Gem!
Arroyo Hondo is located in New Mexico. Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico has a population of 922. Arroyo Hondo is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 39.42% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 14.47%.
The median household income in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico is $47,227. The median household income for the surrounding county is $49,481 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Arroyo Hondo is 48.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 13.5 inches per year, with 42.8 inches of snow per year.
