20 Valerio Road
$1,697,000
20 Valerio Road
- Frontage: NA
- Lease Type: NA
- Zoned: County
- MLS # 113876
Call: 575-758-9500
20 Valerio Road
Come home to this wonderful historic Ranchos de Taos residence on 1.55 acres of land. The primary home includes two attached guesthouses that can provide additional income or be used for expanded living space, a recently built studio could be converted into a separate apartment or used to pursue your artistic passions. The property is beautifully landscaped with multiple outdoor living spaces each enveloped by mature flowering flora providing precious in-town privacy. The home is what you would expect from an historic Taos dwelling, adobe block with plastered interior walls, New Mexican decor, nine fireplaces, fine finishes, original hardwood floors, copper countertops and so much more. To top off this special property, there are acequia water rights to help keep the lawn and garden green and productive. Taos Garden Adobe is being sold furnished so all you need is your toothbrush to move in. The immediate neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance with the recent addition of a movie production studio and the purchase and planned re-opening of the Old Martinez restaurant and event venue, reputed to have the finest dance floor in Northern New Mexico. The iconic San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, a featured subject of both Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe, and the quaint Ranchos Plaza grill are just around the block. The property is a few driving minutes from the Taos Plaza, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife. The location on the south end of Taos has the added benefit of being only an hour driving time to Santa Fe. Taos itself offers a unique blend of natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and has enjoyed a vaunted reputation as a mecca for artists for generations. Set at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos boasts stunning high-desert landscapes, world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, and year-round outdoor recreation. New Mexico has its own unique blended Anglo/Hispanic/Native culture exhibited by the architecture and cuisine. You owe it to yourself to visit this amazing Taos retreat.
Building Details
- Building Area Total Sq. Ft.: 3447
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Pueblo, Southwestern
- Flooring: Flagstone, Tile, Wood
- Construction Materials: Adobe, Stucco
- Roof: Bitumen, Flat, Metal, Pitched
- Year Built: 1920
- Heating: Baseboard, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
- Fireplaces: 6
- Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Heat Pump
- Living Area Sq. Ft.: 3447
Rooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
School
- Elementary School: Ranchos Elem
- Middle or Junior School: Taos
- High School: Taos
Lot and Land Information
- Lot size, acres: 1.55 acres
- Lot Features: Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Level, Sloped, Trees, Views
- Topography: Canyon Valley
- Other Structures: Studio Office, Outbuilding
- Road Frontage Type: Public Road
Amenities and Features
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Wall, Wire
- Porch and Patio Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Parking Features: Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
- Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Agent: Kelly Haukebo, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate