1607 8th St, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Like an Antonio Stradavari violin, this home is a masterpiece. Timeless and elegant, this spacious and graceful mansion was constructed with highest standards by the Sundt Family who founded historic Sundt Construction in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The quality of craftsmanship shows in the hard wood floors, many stained glass windows, bay windows, pocket doors, high ceilings with copper and tin, fine wood work, and expert masonry brick walls. In addition to the main home with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there is a separate caretaker/guest quarters with bathroom, living room, and kitchenette, heated 3 stall garage, barn with re-enforced foundation, and attached carport with electric vehicle charging station. Upon entering the estate, you pass through a classic white wrought iron gate and fence, passing mature trees, and are greeted by a welcoming wrap around front porch. Enter the main foyer, double pocket doors lead to the light filled living room with bay windows and stained glass, and another pocket door leading to office; formal dining room, a grand staircase leading to the second floor. In the den cozy up to an ornate copper covered gas fire place. Breakfast room next to updated kitchen with granite counters, farm house apron sink, stainless appliances, built in gas range, food pantry at the back leading down to very large basement and laundry room. Adjacent to the kitchen is a classic butler's pantry and servants stairs. The ground floor has a freshly updated bathroom with pebble floor tile with in-floor heat and Schluter drain for the shower. The second floor has 4 bedrooms: a master bedroom with 2 closets, an updated bathroom with a beautiful glass shower enclosure, and 3 other bedrooms. The 3rd floor has 2 large bedrooms, one currently used as a gym, as well as a storage room and reading area on the landing - click on the video link for a tour. Immaculately maintained, many updates: New mini-splits, 200 amp service added in 2024, Pro-panel roof new in 2018, , boiler in 2009, garage and studio apartment built in 2005, blown in insulation in 2005. This farm is an old apple orchard and is a 6.451 acre property: front lot R0064860 is 1.307 acres and has the main home, garage with caretakers quarters, and barn; adjacent in the back is 5.144 acres of farmland R0056840. The irrigation well was dug in 2015 and there is also an acequia with water rights. City water to the house and city sewer. Fenced yard as well as dog run. This charming and expansive compound has in town convenience but has a private country feeling. Truly a gem! Garage washer dryer and AV equipment as well as master bedroom wall sconces will not convey. Square footage is not guaranteed.