51 Butterfield Trl, La Luz, NM 88337

Idyllic Mountain Retreat in La Luz, NM Escape to tranquility in this beautiful home nestled in a mountain canyon 1500 feet above the Tularosa Basin. Come home to cooler summer temperatures and mild winters with an easy 15-minute scenic drive from Alamogordo. This home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience with breathtaking sunrises over Lincoln National Forest, sunsets over the San Andres and Organ Mountains, and panoramic views of White Sands National Park. The private dirt road ensures quiet, and the dark skies at night are a skygazer’s dream. The house features 2 first-floor bedrooms and a spacious primary bedroom suite on the second. The airy living room has high ceilings and a custom craftsman/prairie style fireplace. The recently renovated kitchen and large landing/family room on the second floor enhance the open feel of the public living spaces, complemented by custom cable stair and balcony railing. The upstairs living areas open to a newly re-constructed composite deck with a stairway leading to the garden/patio area. The patio includes a covered grilling station and seating area, perfect for year-round outdoor living. The property spans 2.5 acres and includes a single-car garage and an 850 sq. ft. detached studio/office. With over $100,000 invested in an updated kitchen, new plumbing throughout, new heating/cooling system, new deck and woodwork, and low-maintenance landscaping, this is a home where you can truly relax.