A unique
Mike Reynolds designed above grade earthship construction; this
energy efficient home is located on 20 acres in the tranquil Cielito
Azul subdivision, a state-of-the-art award winning sustainable
community. Big Sky 360° uninterrupted views of Wheeler Peak,
Pueblo Peak and Sangre de Cristos frame its setting. 3 bedrooms,
1 bath, and 2250 square feet of sustainable green features expected
in an earthship are balanced with the comfort of conventional
architectural design.
Built
in 1994 and renovated in 2011, this meticulously maintained sustainable
home features an entry foyer welcoming visitors into an open living/dining/kitchen
area ideal for entertaining. Spacious and light, the kitchen boasts
ample tiled countertops and custom cabinetry, cooking range and
Danish Vestfrost high-efficiency refrigerator. Full conventional
bath features designer tiled counter and shower with flushing
toilet on permitted conventional septic system. French doors from
Master bedroom open to a flagstone patio. Custom cabinetry and
closets throughout provide ample storage not typically found in
earthships. Murphy bed in the living room provides additional
sleeping for family or friends. Wood stove offers comfy winter
ambience as well as additional heat. Wide expanse of windows provides
abundant light while high efficiency Thermal Shield window coverings
provide privacy without compromising the views as they maintain
heat in winter and comfortable temperatures during summer. Ceiling
fans, numerous operational windows and six skylights provide good
ventilation. Whirlpool front load washer conveys with property.
Renovation includes all new interior paint and finish work as
well as Elastomeric Flex-Tex painted exterior stucco. Cleared
of sage around house with native grasses, fenced for pets, mature
landscape and garden areas, this property is ready to move in
and enjoy the wildlife and serene views. Finished tool shed provides
convenient storage for gardening tools.
Passive
solar thermo-mass construction heat and cool the interior year
round. Upgraded and rewired for 24 volt solar powered AC by Paradise
Power Company, including new Outback inverter and new deep-cell
batteries as well as new solar panel. Standard bulbs and plugs
are compatible with this system. Upgraded water filtration and
purification PURA U/V system. Two underground 1700 gallon cisterns
and 1600 gallon galvanized tank provide total of 5,000 gallons.
Additionally, there is a 1300 gallon tank for landscape irrigation.
Cinder block retaining walls protect buried cisterns. Roof is
coated with Elastomeric and 5' EDPM rubber roof flashing. Self-sufficient
off grid living yet possible to have systems needed for global
connections including wireless broadband Internet. Annual property
taxes are $1431.
The
established off grid communities of Cielito Lindo and Cielito
Azul use solar and wind energy, water collection systems, and
permaculture design to minimize natural resource depletion without
compromising modern conveniences for homeowners. These 1500 acres
sub-divided into 20-acre homesites continue to receive accolades
and support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Bureau of Land
Management, Environmental Protection Agency, Taos County and the
State of New Mexico for their sustainable land management and
housing designs. Subdivision CC&R's respect the natural environment
and are designed to support it, prohibiting pesticides, hunting,
and perimeter fencing so wildlife can migrate freely and elk may
graze on property. An architectural review committee approves
new building for harmony with the landscape and neighborhood.
$375 annual fees cover cost of road maintenance and snow removal.
Access to a community well if needed is included with this property.
Located
west of the Rio Grande River three miles off US Hwy 64 on an exceptionally
well maintained all season road, this property borders BLM. Minutes
from US Hwy 285 which connects Santa Fe and Abiquiu to points
north in Colorado. Short drive to historic Ojo Caliente mineral
springs. GPS coordinates are LAT 36.566719078595554/ LONG
-105.82303762435914.
Directions:
SR 68 north to intersection of US Hwy 64/150/522. Turn left (west)
on US Hwy 64, cross the Gorge Bridge and continue 9 miles, just
past mile marker 234. Immediate left on Two Hawks Trail. Drive
3.1 miles to Lower Two Hawks Trail. Turn left on Lower Two Hawks
Trail to first driveway on right. Look for our sign.
Lockbox vacant. Please call Listing Office in advance
of showing.
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