Those interested in viewing the home in person will need to complete an online rental application (regardless to completing the Zillow rental application) prior to any visits or tours being scheduled. You may inquire via Zillow and the owner of the property will be in touch with a link to complete the online rental application. Lamy is a quaint, quiet and relatively private community within close proximity of Santa Fe, New Mexico, so if you're visiting to check out the town or area, we ask that you respect our tenants' privacy and refrain from requesting a tour from them. Want to rent a piece of southwestern history? This traditional adobe home was built in 1846 and is a short walk to the center of Lamy, NM, which is a secluded, quaint, historic town with less than 200 residents (census 2020) favored by artists, musicians, and other creative types, only 18 miles from Santa Fe. The home has been lovingly maintained, protected, and restored over the years, and features 3-4 bedrooms (4th better as an office space) and two bathrooms, plus a mudroom, a lofted storage area, a living room, a solar-hearted indoor "patio" and an eat-in kitchen. About the property: The property is fenced in and comprised of five total parcels with access to the overgrown pasture behind the house accessible off Bob Cat Way. This home is perfect for animal lovers! Existing pet doors open to a fenced yard that includes an area for raised garden beds and chicken pens and private pet area. A half-acre pasture is located beyond the yard and features a barn that includes a small tack room. There are two chicken coops which could use some TLC from a handy, chicken-loving tenant. A workshop space equipped with electricity is perfect for crafters, woodworkers, gardeners or makers. (Some of the workshop space is shared storage with the homeowner). One side of the workshop is outfitted with wood plank floors and the other side is sandstone with two carriage style doors that open to a small open area close to the fenced parking area along the street. There is no indoor or covered parking available. About the home: This traditional adobe home was built in 1846 and is a short walk to the center of Lamy, NM, which is a secluded, quaint, historic town with less than 200 residents (census 2020) favored by artists, musicians, and other creative types, only 18 miles from Santa Fe. The home has been lovingly maintained, protected, and restored over the years, and features 3-4 bedrooms (4th better as an office space) and two bathrooms, plus a mudroom, a lofted storage area, a living room, a solar-hearted indoor "patio" and an eat-in kitchen. It features lofted, beamed ceilings in some rooms, traditional tile floors, lots of windows to bring in natural light, and plenty of storage. A stone patio behind the house features a great area for outdoor eating and entertaining and a traditional outdoor fireplace. While the home is more than 175 years old, it features modern amenities such as solar energy panels on the roof that provide electricity for the home and newer appliances, as well as a traditional wood-burning fireplace and a propane stove in one of the bedrooms. Appliances include a stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and a washer and dryer. Basic internet service is provided through a community co-op. Wifi calling is recommended. Verizon Wireless is the best provider and is the service the current tenants are utilizing for their remote work needs. VOIP is encouraged for phones. Utilities and maintenance: Tenants are responsible for water usage fees, PNM Electric charges, trash removal and fees (transfer station located in Eldorado), and propane gas refills (kitchen stove and heating stove). Water is provided by the local cooperative Lamy MDWA with the estimated monthly cost ranging from $45 to $75 for 1-2 adults and varies depend on the number of occupants and usage. Basic internet serviced and equipment is included provided by the local cooperative La Canada Wireless Association (LCWA). We recommend that tenants choose the upgrade from basic internet for a faster connection which is $60/month. The solar panels have historically provided all of the power needed for 2 adults (working at home) with the monthly cost averaging anywhere from $25-50/month depending usage. During the colder months, most tenants take advantage of the passive solar windows, wood-burning fireplace and electric wall heating units in the bedrooms and don't utilize the propane heaters. We are happy to provide potential tenants with an estimated monthly average for utilities based on the experience of previous tenants. Mail service: Mailboxes are near the historic train station, which is a very short walk from the house. USPS delivers packages to lockboxes there. UPS and FedEx both deliver to the house. You can send packages via UPS or FedEx at QuikSend in Eldorado, which is about 10-15 minutes away. Additional amenities: This home is perfect for animal lovers! Existing pet doors open to a fenced yard and private pet area. A half-acre pasture is located beyond the yard and features a barn that includes a small tack room. There are two chicken coops which could use some TLC from a handy, chicken-loving tenant. A large garden area is fenced off from the two pastures in the rear of the property. A workshop space equipped with electricity is perfect for crafters, woodworkers, gardeners or makers. This home is a wonderful and peaceful space for anyone looking for a quiet retreat, including remote workers, artists, writers, yogi, and anyone who appreciates the history of the house and the area. Historic and wonderful Santa Fe is only a 25-minute commute away! Outside property maintenance of front, side and rear yards is the tenant's responsibility. If no animals are kept in the fenced pasture area in the back yard of the home and into the area beyond on the hill that space can go without maintenance unless the tenant chooses to do so at their own expense. THIS HOME IS OCCUPIED - DO NOT DISRUPT THE RESIDENT VISITOR THE PROPERTY. Drive by visits are acceptable during daylight hours. A video tour link is provided upon request with a completed rental application. PHOTOS IN LISTING ARE FROM THE VARIOUS TENANTS WHO HAVE OCCUPIED THIS HOME SINCE 2015. Those interested in viewing the home in person will need to complete the online rental application (regardless to completing the Zillow rental application) provided by the property owner via email prior to any visits or tours being scheduled. You may inquire via Zillow and the owner of the property will be in touch with a link to complete the online rental application. Lamy is a quaint, quiet and relatively private community within close proximity of Santa Fe, New Mexico, so if you're visiting to check out the town or area, we ask that you respect our tenants' privacy. All interested parties with intention for a 2-year lease or longer are required to complete the online application which will be carefully screened. Those without a credit history or references will not be screened. This property is available starting 12/1/24. The property owner will be accepting and screening incoming applications. The move-in date is somewhat flexible with an earlier or later move-in date. For the selected Tenant: The lease will be provided with terms met for the lease of the premises. A security deposit equal to one month of rent ($2850) in addition to the first months rent ($2850) is required and due upon execution of the lease. The tenant(s) will be required to sign and notarize the leasing documents which include the lease renewal policy, move-in and out policies and procedures and the pet rider policy (if applicable). A Pet Deposit in the amount of $250 is in additional to the security deposit and required at the time of lease signing or if a pet is acquired during the rental period. OUTSIDE PROPERTY CARE: The Landlord provides seasonal weeding service once per year. The tenant is responsible for maintaining the grounds including weather related care, weeding and general property care.
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