8 Juan Martinez Road

Off a paved State road, not too far down a country lane lies a hidden jewel in desirable Arroyo Seco with acequia water rights and expansive views of Taos Valley. A lovingly maintained, single owner 2010 Keith Loveless adobe build. Open floor plan with split Primary Bedroom. Office nook off Living Area with large window framing El Salto Mountain is perfect for remote workers. His and hers bath with laundry facilities, granite counters, dressing table, and convenient water closet. Guest bedroom has direct access to shared guest bathroom. Exterior hot water faucet available for washing your car. Rear portal overlooks Taos Valley. Casita is currently configured as a 225 sf art studio/workshop with separate entrance, electric baseboard heat, and bank of windows trained on valley views; a 415 sf studio apartment with separate entrance, electric wall heat, wood plank floors, kitchenette and full bath; and a 300 sf 1 car garage, also perfect for storing forest toys. Behind the casita is a pole barn with 2 open bays and a 3rd bay with locking doors to store equipment. Near the rear portal is a ramada with a 3’ round sunken firepit, perfect for kids of all ages. Landscaped grounds with footpaths connecting exterior amenities in back yard; 365 days a year of horizon sunset views. El Salto looms large from the groomed front entry courtyard. High altitude native grasses and terraced gardens with perennials, lilacs and mature trees, including peach. A river rock lined pond fed by the acequia greets visitors at the driveway entrance with ample off road parking for guests and is plumbed also for irrigation. Fiber optic Internet connected to main house and casita. Natural gas on property. Automatic garage remote door openers control both garages. Private well and septic. No KITEC plumbing! County maintained road. Sold furnished with minimal exclusions. Bring whatever you want to raise or play with; this property is unrestricted. Located 15 minutes from both TSV and Taos Plaza.