473 HCR 69 House # 473
Taos, NM 87571

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Premiere GREEN build on High Road to Taos!

Rare rural property located half way between Santa Fe and Taos off the High Road to Taos in the quiet, pastoral village of Ojo Sarco features Cadillac GREEN construction. Polysteel ICF panel construction inside and out carries R50 in walls and ceiling, and slab foundation is insulated resulting in a constant year round temperature of 70-75 degrees. Stubbed out for Photovoltaic Array, converter, and batteries, the 2125sf two story, two bedroom/two bath house was designed with no wood penetrating the building envelope, thus no invitation for insects to nest or fire to penetrate the structure. Nestled atop a knoll on 4.642 acres of pinon and juniper at 7100’ elevation, this property abuts BLM/Carson National Forest overlooking views of Ojo Sarco Valley, Truchas Peaks, Jicarita Peak, and yes…Rio Grande Gorge! Water is supplied by private well and pressure tank boosted community water at $20 per month with plumbing to convert from one to the other by a simple valve turn. Heat source is efficient Jotul wood stove and hot water radiant heat. Interior details include stain glass, copper, antique re-claimed wood and doors. Guest bedroom features ensuite bath. Office area could be third bedroom; studio could be additional living area; plus upstairs loft den. Mechanical room features central vacuum system and 300 gallon water storage. Outbuildings include stucco carpenter’s woodshop with clerestory windows and shed propanel roof. ClearSpan hoop house on structured Trex platform houses 2006 Yamaha Rhino Side by Side 450cc with hydraulic dump bed, canopy for rain and shade, seat covers, winch, and five foot snow plow with extra winch and new scraper blade, included in sale. 840sf outdoor portals; 9 catchment rain barrels; front walled courtyard with fountain; circle drive with ample parking. Rough in water line was installed for second meter and future second residence on front of land. Access is on County Road maintained for school bus route and paved within .8 mile of property. Architectural construction plans for house and attached 2.5 car garage not built convey with sale. Annual insurance, $977; annual Rio Arriba County 2009 taxes $381. GPS coordinates: 36 7.795' N, 105 47.856' W. 45 minutes to Taos or Santa Fe; 30 minutes to Espanola; surrounded by numerous ski resorts and outdoor activities. It doesn’t get much better than this!