Off a paved State road, not too far down a country lane lies a hidden jewel in desirable Arroyo Seco on 1.53 acres with acequia water rights and expansive views of Taos Valley from Picuris to Colorado. A lovingly maintained, single owner 2010 Keith Loveless adobe build, this main house features 1874 square feet of tasteful, quality construction and Northern New Mexico design. Hot water radiant heating in ceramic tile floors. Diamond plaster walls with 10’ raised Viga with tongue and groove ceilings. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms open floor plan with split Primary Bedroom design. Office nook for two off Living Area with large window framing El Salto Mountain is perfect for remote workers. Primary ensuite bathroom includes his and hers bath with laundry facilities, granite counters, dressing table, and convenient water closet. Front load washer and dryer convey with sale. Gourmet kitchen boasts Frigidaire Gallery stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry system with pantry, and granite countertops. Guest bedroom has direct access to shared guest bathroom. A walled courtyard frames the entrance with a 175 square feet brick floored entry portal and covered access to a heated, attached two car garage with built in work table. Exterior hot water faucet available for washing your car. A spacious 315 square feet of brick floored rear portal overlooks Taos Valley. A flexible property, there is an additional 940 square feet casita, currently configured as a 225 square feet art studio/workshop with separate entrance, electric baseboard heat, and bank of windows trained on valley views; a 415 square feet studio apartment with separate entrance, electric wall heat, wood plank floors, kitchenette and full bath; and a 300 square feet single car garage, also perfect for storing forest toys. Behind the casita is a pole barn with two open bays and a third bay with locking doors to store equipment. Near the rear portal is a ramada with a 3’ round sunken firepit, perfect for kids of all ages. Partially fenced with round rail fencing. Distinctive landscaped grounds with footpaths connecting exterior amenities in back yard feature 365 days a year of horizon sunset views; El Salto looms large from the groomed front entry courtyard. High altitude native grasses and terraced gardens with perennials, lilacs and mature trees, including peach. A river rock lined pond fed by the acequia greets visitors at the driveway entrance with ample off road parking for guests and is plumbed also for irrigation use. Total heated living area is 2,814 square feet with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three car garage. Fiber optic Internet connected to main house and casita. Natural gas is on property; however Seller uses propane. Three automatic garage remote door openers control both garages. Private well and septic. No need to be concerned about KITEC plumbing! County maintained road. Sold furnished with minimal exclusions. Bring whatever you want to raise or play with; this property is unrestricted. Located fifteen minutes from both Taos Ski Valley and Taos Plaza. Minutes from Carson National Forest. What more could you want?