17 W Avenida Sebastian, Santa Fe, NM 87506

An envelope of established natural gardens adds a feeling of peaceful removal to this single-level, soft-contemporary in the Los Santeros neighborhood of gated Las Campanas. Behind a blue gate is the central courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and sculptural rock fountain. In the Main House, step up from the foyer to the living/dining area with its chic fireplace, corbelled beams and soothing views of the rear courtyard. Outside, there’s a covered portal for al fresco meals, and flagstone steps leading to a raised patio with sunset views. The comfortable Cook’s Kitchen has a six-burner range, Bosch refrigerator and black granite counters warmed by honey-hued cabinets and artisanal tile. The two bedrooms of the main house are well-separated. In the Primary Suite, a slider frames a calming view of the back garden. The bath offers the spa-like pleasures of a soaking tub as well as a walk-in shower and ample closet. A second bedroom, with adjacent bath, is set a few steps down from home’s...