48 Paseo Encantado NE, Santa Fe, NM 87506

This gated 5.2-acre estate in the Sangre de Cristo foothills is only 18 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza and offers panoramic views of the Sangres, Jemez Mountains, and Badlands. 4,752 sf living, 802 sf 2-car garage, 5 portals totaling 1,820 sf. of outdoor living space! 880 sf portal wraps the central, Aspen shaded courtyard with large stone fountain. Beds and gardens are filled with a vibrant array of flowers, grasses, and trees. West facing portal offers dramatic sunsets with lovely outdoor eating area. A private walled garden off the primary suite includes a smaller portal and outdoor fireplace. Interiors are warm, and light filled with a wide choice of cozy private and formal entertainment spaces. Rich interior finishes focus on traditional and timeless New Mexican details, beamed and wood plank ceilings, meticulously cut flagstone floors, Diamond plaster walls, 4 interior fireplaces, custom cabinetry, granite, sandstone counters and 10 skylights. Constructed with 2’ to 4’ thick Pumice-Crete walls, a labor-intensive, fireproof building method that beautifully replicates the look and feel of traditional triple-stacked adobe and is noted for its beauty, stability, noise reduction, and energy efficient qualities. Radiant floor heating, recently installed high efficiency AC condenser system save energy by preheating water for the propane fired boiler and converts to a chilled floor cooling system during summer months! Low profile solar panel system produces more power than the residence uses yielding monthly electric bills less than $12.00/month! A cozy family room, formal dining, kitchen, and spacious great room, all access the courtyard for spectacular entertaining or intimate gatherings. Two separated primary suites plus office with tasteful built-ins. New improvements include stone planters and driveway borders, native trees, grasses, shrubs and flowers, new landscape irrigation system, new roof with extended warranty, new skylights, refreshed exterior stucco.