Taos Parade of Homes 2019

Home #1 – 40 Calle Mirador, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

An entertainer’s delight and for those seeking privacy and great views, a truly magnificent home in the beautiful El Mirador subdivision on a 10+ acre lot. An expansive home of 5635 sq ft built by Bob Orner in Pueblo style adobe construction, has been meticulously maintained. The High ceiling great room with vigas, latillas and kiva fireplace has 3 sets of French doors opening onto patios with unparalleled western views. The ultimate gourmet kitchen opens onto a beautiful Ramada for outside dining and is warmed by kiva fireplace. Home features expansive “gallery” space, wet bar and 3rd en suite bedroom is set up with kitchenette for caretaker’s space and is private. Gated entrance, paved driveway and extensive landscaping all on drip and a location that is so convenient for access to Santa Fe and points south. This home is air conditioned.

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Pinon Investments of Taos
Office 575-776-8106
Evan Blish – 575-751-6118
Listing 102650 – $1,600,000

Home #2 – 3893 State Hwy 68, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Beauty, Balance and Nature. Escape to this private compound on 26 acres with expansive views of the Taos Valley. The 2 bedroom grand main house, two guest homes and gardens are a balance of contemporary modern and ancient Pueblo architecture. Santa Fe architect John Barton and contractor Ken Wolosin designed the site with contemporary adobe construction including gently tapered walls atop stacked flagstone foundations. While the views are grand, the houses live in balance with the surrounding high desert setting. Thoughtful gardens complete the setting with special attention to the natural surroundings. The main house features an entry gallery, expansive living area with a west wall of custom windows featuring sweeping views from the Rio Grande Gorge to Taos Mountain to Georgia O’Keefe’s Cerro Pedernal in Abiquiu all the way to Mt. Blanca in Colorado. Luxurious master suite, gourmet kitchen, dining room , two kiva fireplaces, handmade tiles in bathrooms and guest suite. Spacious floorplan, slate floors, rustic vigas and alluring lighting add to the appeal. Elegant indoor entertaining areas transition with ease to the outdoor living spaces, meandering paths and plenty of private acres to explore. Embrace the balance of beauty and nature at this one-of-a-kind, elegant compound.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
Office 575-758-1924
Joel Schantz – 575-770-7753
Listing 103520 – $2,600,000

Home #3 – 1428 Monterey Road, Taos, NM 87571

First time on market is this stunning all adobe home located in the foothills of Weimer area located on a 1.50-Acre lot taking full advantage of expansive views for sunrises or sunsets. Exterior amenities boast three walled-in fully landscaped patios, four covered porches overlooking the landscaped yard with mature shade trees to the south, fruit trees (cherry, apricot, apple & raspberry bushes) to the west and a luxurious backyard with mature plants and shrubs, BBQ porch to the west and a perfect spot for the hot tub (plumbed & ready). The interior amenities are vast and numerous with a formal dining room, family room, living room, two offices, entertainment /game room. These living areas are illuminated with big picture windows in family, dining and living room to take advantage of the views! This expansive home has Italian tile throughout with master and second bedroom being carpeted. This tremendous home include three bedrooms, three full baths and a half-bath. The master bedroom has a big walk-in closet lined with cedar wood, tiled vanities, tiled roman shower with handicap bars, bedroom is oversized with big windows, sitting area by gas kiva fireplace. The second bedroom is a cozy en suite with walk-in closet. The third bedroom is in back of the house accessed through second family room (game room). Across the hall is a huge storage room for lots of stuff you need to keep. All exterior and interior walls are adobe for winter warmth or summer cooling. This 5,475 sf home is heated by hot water radiant floor throughout with some baseboard heating in living room addition and if that’s not enough heat for you, there are five interior gas fireplaces which four are kiva-style. The exterior kiva fireplace is wood-burning. Most of the home has 14′ tall ceilings with carved beams, vigas with tongue and groove or herring bone pattern. Walls are diamond -finished throughout most of the house. There are custom built-in cabinetry in offices, master bedroom and game room with a buffet in dining room along with a dish closet in dining area! This elegant yet very comfortable and cozy home is a rare opportunity to live and enjoy what Taos is all about.

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Casa Encantada Realty
Office 575-751-0013
Albino Martinez – 575-770-5600
Listing 102330 – $1,318,750

Home #4 – 502 Lamento del Coyote, Taos, NM 87571

Come see Habitat for Humanity of Taos’ 33rd home built in the Taos area. Check out what this event is all about and see how your participation in this event is helping Habitat for Humanity of Taos continue their humanitarian work of providing housing to individuals in need in our community. 100% of the proceeds from the Taos Parade of Homes goes to Habitat for Humanity of Taos. Plus, this year, the Taos County Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) is matching ticket sale proceeds up to $5,000, so you have the opportunity to double your ticket purchase value. Habitat for Humanity will also have a boutique set up for you to shop for unique items representative of items available every day at their ReStore shop on the north end of Taos at 16 State Hwy 522, El Prado, NM 87529, just north of the Old Blinking Light intersection of highways 64/522/150 on the left-hand side.

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Habitat for Humanity of Taos
Office 575-758-7827
Cynthia Arvidson, Executive Director
HFHT Home #33

Home #5 – WITHDRAWN FROM EVENT

Home #6 – WITHDRAWN FROM EVENT

Home #7 – 51 State Hwy 522, El Prado, NM 87529

Step into this authentic, Pueblo Revival adobe home that sits back off a tree lined driveway and is tucked in by five, lush, irrigated acres, and you’ll step into that “Old Taos Feel,” with modern conveniences. Built by Slim and Lillian Bastion back in the 1950’s, where they had Slim’s, the well regarded, local TV Repair Shop, with easy commercial access, just north of the Old Blinking Light. This exceptional 2950 square foot home features thick adobe walls, three Carmen Valarde, kiva fireplaces, beautiful wood floors, arched doorways, vigas, latillas, divided light windows, covered portals, an outdoor living room with brick floors, vine covered arbors, and a gorgeous walled in garden. The main house features two bedrooms and two baths, carved wooden doors by Elido Gonzales, a warm and inviting living room with rich wooden floors, a dining room whose French Doors open to the covered outdoor living room, perfect for entertaining and taking in those breathtaking views. The two large guest suites are absolutely charming and were a part of the home’s history when it was the “Buffalo Gal Bunkhouse,” a local Bed and Breakfast. There is plenty of storage in the converted garage, the basement, and the free standing storage shed. The pasture land is perfect for horses as it has surface water rights on the Manuel Andres Trujillo Ditch. Income potential? The two charming guest suites are perfect for rentals. The property is zoned County, but is also within the commercial zoning of the Upper Las Colonias Neighborhood Association, giving you plenty of options. Located on the north side of town, with tons of privacy, yet easy access to world class skiing at The Taos Ski Valley, restaurants galore, galleries, The Town of Taos, Music, The Village of Arroyo Seco and the Rio Grande, and all within you own private oasis. Come take a look.

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The Lora Company Real Estate
Office 575-758-3275
Maria Figliolia – 575-779-0285
Listing 103587 – $747,000

Home #8 – 670 Tune Drive, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

Magnificent views on 6.6 acres, only 20 minutes from historic Taos Plaza and world famous Taos Pueblo is the Solar Castle. A 360 degree view of the Taos valley ringed with mountains, a short walk west to the Rio Grande Gorge. The Solar Castle was custom built, then upgraded. Double adobe construction, pueblo style home with beautiful handcrafted features throughout. Downstairs master suite has a beautiful bath with steam shower. Two large upstairs bedrooms offer panoramic views. Sun rooms up & downstairs, two fireplaces. Lovely outdoor spaces include a private courtyard with outdoor shower. Enjoy spectacular sunrises & sunsets from the large second floor deck, which can be accessed via elevator from garage. Beautiful custom cabinets feature unique pierced tin panels. Custom tile in every room connected by arched doorways. The pride of the home a 20′ rubber tree happily growing along the hall from kitchen to the family room. Wildlife abounds birds, rabbits, deer and occasionally rocky mountain bighorn sheep. Excellent access, very private, only minutes from Taos & Taos Ski Valley. This is a true work of art! Call for a tour.

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Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Office 575-758-8673
Jan Rader – 575-770-2012
Listing 102943 – $845,000