This spectacular home has a prime location on a canyon lot and is at the end of a cul-de-sac. Enjoy the sweeping views of White Rock Canyon and beyond to the Sangre de Cristos. Access to the White Rock Canyon Rim trail with views of the Rio Grande is easily available from the back gate or through the access next to the house. This trail takes you to Overlook Park and connects to the other trails in the area. The spacious home has comfort and versatility with five bedrooms and three distinct living areas. Upon entry you are welcomed into the first living area with a striking, high efficiency, gas fireplace. This living area has an open floorplan that leads seamlessly to the dining area. Just off the dining area is a deck for enjoying the panoramic views. The dining room also leads to the beautifully updated kitchen. The roomy kitchen has lots of counterspace and storage with 42-inch cherry cabinets and sleek granite countertops. Either of the stairways in the home will take you to the second living area, also with a high efficiency gas fireplace. The third living area is a large bright open space with numerous windows that flood the space with natural light and a sliding glass door that leads to the back yard. Among the 5 bedrooms, two are situated on the main level and three are found on the lower level. One bedroom features built in cabinetry and an ensuite bath, while another opens to the back deck, inviting in the scenic outdoors. Each bathroom has been tastefully updated with lovely tilework and stylish fixtures. A spacious laundry room, lined with cabinets, offers more storage and convenience. Behind the two-car garage, discover a versatile room that could serve as a workshop or storage. The expansive, fenced backyard and deck provide the perfect setting for outdoor living space. And there is plenty of space for added parking. With an unbeatable location, abundant space and elegant upgrades, this home is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
Elegant and comfortable this 6,000+sq, 5 BR, 5BA ft is filled with many amenities. It is an European inspired design and is reminiscent of Mediterranean country homes. It’s been developed for comfortable living and entertaining. The renovated home has incredible 360 views and large rooms throughout. A soaring entry opens to a formal living room, a Great Room, formal dining and kitchen plus a Butler’s prep area. All 5 BR are ensuite and downstairs ones open onto the wrap around huge deck. Interior details are beautiful and must be seen to be appreciated. Garden areas are lovely and the 2 Acre lot is surrounded by mature native Pinon Pine and Juniper trees which do not obscure views. There are 2 garages and a 4 car carport. Los Alamos County Schools are some of the best in the US. and with little crime in the county, it’s great for families or retirees. White Rock has a large library and a grocery plus restaurants and other businesses. There’s also a visitor center for Bandelier National Monument. In 1992 the present owner and her husband, an award winning contractor/builder, purchased the property and began major renovations and additions. The transformation of the original 1800 sq ft cedar sided house built in 1978 into a 6,000 sq ft stuccoed, red concrete tiled roof, formal home took several years. The dramatic multi-story entry was the inspiration for the rest of the house and the huge wrought iron chandelier came from a demolished mansion in Hollywood. The interior detailing is exquisite and shows extraordinary craftsmanship. The fireplace design was inspired by one in the artist Fechin's Taos home. For 6 years, the owners operated Castillo del Alba, a 3 BR B&B and hosted guests from all over the world. Guests included Nandor Balaz Einstein's last associate at Princeton. Designed to be welcoming for other activities, the sunken formal living room with a raised platform was used by the Santa Fe Opera Apprentices performances and other musical or speaking events. The 3 compartments in the walk out basement include a wine cellar and built in shelving. There is a bedroom designed so its location offers privacy and can be used for Nanny or Caretaker quarters. Above all other aspects, it is a comfortable and beautiful home in a superb location in the White Rock suburb of Los Alamos, NM.
White Rock is located in New Mexico. White Rock, New Mexico has a population of 5,878. White Rock is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.39% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.93%.
The median household income in White Rock, New Mexico is $121,518. The median household income for the surrounding county is $110,190 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in White Rock is 45.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 80.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16 inches per year, with 56.6 inches of snow per year.
