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Information about Ranch
280 acres at 8400 ft., rolling terrain, native grasses
360-degree views: Wheeler Peak range to the west; Eagle Nest Lake to the east
Highway 64 (Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway) frontage
Ample water: two deep (280-300ft) domestic wells (one artesian); 3,000-gal water cistern
10-acre feet water rights (13.1 irrigated acres); 2 stock ponds (recently rebuilt and deepened); year-round creek on corner of property o Supports 60-70 head of cattle for grazing May 1-Sept. 1; horses year-round
Information about House
Approximately 6000 ft Home completed in 2004; flagstone patio and storage shed in 2006
Energy-efficient (double wall with air space) green construction (polystyrene core with concrete surface)
High ceilings and open floor design provide spacious atmosphere
Floors: combination of Spanish tile and carpet
5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, exercise room, 2 studies, library, separate apartment with laundry, large recreation room, indoor greenhouse, sink vanities in exercise room and guest bedroom
Tile floors with radiant heating (9 zones); carpeted floors on upper levels have baseboard heating
Two boilers: one for in-floor heating; other for baseboard heating and domestic hot water
Underground utilities: electric and telephone, buried propane tank
Alarm system with Tele-Gard
Stereo system throughout house with volume (on/off) switches in several zones.
Green Construction
Panels (4 ft wide by 8-16 ft long) are made of polystyrene core with welded wire mesh on both sizes anchored with truss wires through the polystyrene.
Panels are set on a concrete slab foundation, wired together, then covered with 2-3 inches of concrete shot on both sides of panel surfaces.
Exterior walls are double walls with air space between. R factor for exterior walls is estimated to be in excess of 80, creating a structure with extraordinary thermal, sound and insulation characteristics.
Construction detail is hidden to observer; footprint of the house follows that of a framed stucco ranch house design typical for the area.
Roof is green propanel.
Recreational Opportunities
Adjacent to Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Trails in Eagle Nest Lake State Park give access to Colin Neblett Wildlife area, a 33,000 acre wilderness
18-hole golf course at Angel Fire Resort
World-class fly fishing: Cimarron Canyon within minutes
Trout, kokanee salmon in Eagle Nest Lake
Wildlife photography (elk, coyote, eagles, owls, falcons, occasional bear, bobcat)
Established grazing path for elk runs right through the property
Winter sports at Angel Fire (10 mins), Red River (20 mins) and Taos (45 mins)
Skiing, snow-boarding, ski-mobiling, cross-country skiing, snow-shoe hikes
Summer sports include golfing, boating, fishing, hiking, horse-back riding, ATV-exploring
Hunting: 3 elk permits (1 antlered), issued annually, go with the property
Cultural Opportunities
Music from Angel Fire (10 mins): world-class musicians come each year in August for chamber music concerts; event is in its 25th year.
Taos (35 mins), a famous art scene, has multiple art galleries and art events, museums, film festivals, concerts throughout the year
Santa Fe (2 hours), considered the cultural center of the Southwest, presents world-class opera in the summer months in its famous outdoor theater. Indian market attracts visitors from across the country in the summer; Santa Fe Symphony conducts concerts throughout the year; art galleries, museums, special events abound.
Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu, George O’Keefe retreats, within 2 hour drive
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Listing Agent: Ruth Bush
Note: The information supplied on this property is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranties, either expressed or implied, are made by Prudential Angel Fire Real Estate. Purchasers should verify all facts, including survey, boundaries, square footage, and condition of property. This listing is subject to prior sale, withdrawal, or changes made by owner.
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