126 Duran Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

When a French-American designer couple falls in love with New Mexico and the unique charm and character of adobe architecture, it comes as no surprise that the result combines Old World elegance with an almost extravagant attention to craftsmanship, originality and visual appeal. Open one of the two painstakingly restored period gates, cross the immaculately designed and maintained garden, and enter this authentic adobe house through the walled, sunny front patio or the south-facing porch. The home has been upgraded from top to bottom, while keeping intact its charm and character. This includes the two original, wood-burning kiva fireplaces, which have been restored both technically and aesthetically. All-new plumbing and electrical installation are part of several major upgrades. The remodel is complemented by hand-troweled plaster walls, new stucco and windows, ceiling restoration and all mechanicals including reversible Carrier heat pumps supplying zoned heat and A/C via ceiling … read more …