Sunshine Wells Ranch - an oasis in the high Chihuahuan Desert, south of sunny Deming, NM. Set among giant yuccas west of the rugged Florida Mountains, the views are sublime. With 288 sunny days a year, the living is easy. The ranch features 5,552 sf headquarters building, 2,514 sf guest house, & 343 sf observatory, w/1,480 sf of outdoor portals & patios. The two-story headquarters building consists of a 2,984 sf living space over a 4-bay garage (1 bay sized for an RV), workshop, & storage area. The guest house was the original ranch house, & was once a bed & breakfast catering to night sky enthusiasts. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a full kitchen, dining room, living room, exercise studio, & sun room. The observatory is equipped with a 3-meter, fully mechanized, galvanized aluminum dome. The heated & cooled office is wired for computer access to the observatory & telescopes. If astronomy isn't your thing, turn it into an artist's studio. Enjoy the sunset in the fully landscaped courtyard, equipped with a 12'X5' lap pool, in-ground hot tub, a pond, running stream, & custom decking. 170 acres of the total 329.75 are fenced & gated; 200 acres are subject to conservation easement for bird & wildlife use; & 120 acres are legally divided into 4 lots. The property comes with 10 acres of agricultural water use. Mineral rights on south 120 acres only. The area is known for dark night skies, pure water, abundant wildlife, & dry, sunny weather. Hiking, biking, & rock-hounding are popular.
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