1863 Camino De Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87505

On the edge of the historic eastside, above St. John’s College, within the gated and desirable Ponderosa Ridge community, 1863 Camino de Cruz Blanca is a rare and exceptional property. Carrying a Michael Bauer-designed and a Doug McDowell-built pedigree, this prize provides a substantial 3-bedroom main house, a 2-bedroom casita, a studio, and pool on over 4-acres bordering public lands. The main house sits high above town with views to the west towards Jemez Mountains and Los Alamos, and the backyard and pool look east up at Atalaya Mountain looming above. The 4,960 sq. ft. main house and 1,172 sq. ft. casita are rich in craftsmanship and integrity, built of double adobe with classic puebloan features – large vigas, carved wood doors, flagstone, antique pine and saltillo tile floors – while having the scale to accommodate modern living. In addition, the property has a separate 275 sq. ft. room that could serve as an exercise room or artist studio. The outdoor spaces are a secluded … read more …