ARCHITECTURAL AND SUSTAINABLE - $1,295,000

Emerging from a private, 2.94 acre, fully irrigated pasture, this house makes an immediate statement: Strong, simple, beautiful and self sustainable. Architectural features reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie style ~ at one with the surroundings, capturing the views, the sun and the water. The application of natural finishes and materials, the timeless architecture, and the timely use of solar energy make this home warm, comfortable, functional and aesthetic. A dramatic entry welcomes you into the great room revealing dramatic, high ceilings with exposed beams. Large picture windows frame Taos Mountain and opposite those, are windows that showcase the private, sheltered interior courtyard. Exposed rammed earth walls throughout are artistic in themselves and compliment the rich wood of the reclaimed Clear Vertical Grain Douglas Fir wood trim, built-in cabinetry and accents. NY Bluestone countertops and custom wood cabinetry in the kitchen, which is open to the dining area, define the absolute simplicity and functionality of the space. Tall glass doors open to the courtyard with decking made from Ipe wood, a fast growing tropical hardwood that is grown and harvested sustainabley (it is in the same family as teak and mahogany). The master suite also wraps around the interior courtyard. A modern bath features a separate shower, double vanity and a cast iron soaking tub, with fantastic views! Upstairs, the two bedrooms and full bath are separated by wood Shoji screens and custom built walls and storage. Finally, make working from home a true joy, across the courtyard is the studio/office with fantastic light, built-in storage cabinets and files and a dramatic half bath screened by a curved, rusted metal wall. This property has been lovingly designed built and maintained. The house is 2312 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and one half bath. The studio is 817 square feet with a half bath. Beautiful grounds surround the property. Outstanding mountain views! Even the solar panels are works of art. See the attached feature list for additional details.