Lake Valley, NM ~ 50 acres ~ Appropriately $789,000 Scenic acres of rolling hills... T his is one of the most beautiful, energy efficient homes you will ever see, in the foothills of southwest New Mexico. With whole house audio system, automated lighting, a deluxe home theater and much more. This beautiful property is a model for conservation. The entire ranch is available for hiking and many other outdoor activities. The unique protective covenants assure your views will never be obstructed by other owner s homes. They also insure the area will remain pristine and help to provide and maintain excellent wildlife habitat.
E legant Great Room for living comfort, and with radiant floor heating throughout this home. F ormal dining, or seat yourself at the stylish kitchen bar. F or a leisurely evening with family or a night with guests, the magical home theater offers some serious entertainment for all.
T he Master Suite features a spacious walk-in closet, Jacuzzi, a walk-in hand tiled shower and custom cabinets. A warm viga array on the ceiling consisting of 10 logs, sets the bedroom off from anything approaching bland.
If you are weary of life in the fast lane, of traffic, pollution, congestion and crime, come enjoy this simple and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the simple pleasures of BBQ s, neighborhood get-togethers, hiking, exploring on ATVs, horse back riding, camping, fishing, boating or just kickin back.
Lake Valley, NM ~ 50 acres ~ Appropriately $789,000 Consisting of 50 scenic acres of rolling hills, the Hartman Homestead lies 14 miles south of the peaceful village of Hillsboro New Mexico. A separate one acre lot is included on the Lake Valley Ranch BLM runway, where a private hanger could be erected. This beautiful property is a model for conservation. The entire ranch is available for hiking and many other outdoor activities. The unique protective covenants assure your views will never be obstructed by other owner s homes. They also insure the area will remain pristine and help to provide and maintain excellent wildlife habitat. The natural appearance of the 2 bedroom, 2 bath 3,000 square foot home appears to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape with a traditional adobe flair. The passive solar design remains an important element of the green built concept. The orientation of this home insures up to 20% more energy efficiency by design alone. The building construction leans heavily toward energy and resource conservation and the location is perfect for the addition of a wind generator and photovoltaics. The existing boiler-mate water heater is positioned for the future installation of a 100% solar heater. R30 walls and R45 ceilings help maintain a comfortable indoor climate throughout the seasons. Pella Designer Low-E windows are the ultimate for energy efficiency. These very high quality windows also include between the glass blinds which offer additional energy efficiency. State of the art Omnistat thermostats allow multi zone comfort via a radiant heating system, which controls both locally and by remote control when you are away from home. A fully functional, ultra reliable, security and lighting system may also be controlled remotely. A clever and conservation minded grey water system could allow for outdoor plant and garden watering. A fully automated 6-zone drip irrigation system design, provides a very reliable water conservation feature. The Master Suite features a spacious walk-in closet, Jacuzzi, a walk-in hand tiled shower and custom cabinets. A warm viga array on the ceiling consisting of 10 logs, sets the bedroom off from anything approaching bland. Eight foot high French doors access the large tasteful courtyard from the master suite, inviting long therapeutic southern views of the distant Hatch Valley. The whole-home premium remote controlled audio system extends onto the courtyard for easy listening or entertaining neighbors and friends. Lighting in this area provides a very romantic mood in the evenings. The baths and laundry facility have automatic moisture sensors that energize the ventilation system to remove excess moisture before any harmful effects can occur. The large kitchen features ample counter space with an island and bar. Custom cabinets include tasteful accent and interior lighting and also include a TV cabinet that may be opened for viewing from the dining area and kitchen. The energy star appliances also have a structured cable routed to each for future installation of smart appliances that are capable of notifying you if energy efficiency is reduced.
A toe operated vac-pan connected to the central vacuum system is located under the kitchen counter and at each exterior entrance for quick clean up. The central vacuum unit is located in the garage to maintain a clean, allergy free environment inside the home. The great room with Kiva fireplace and large vigas spanning the ceiling, looks out over the courtyard which is surrounded by custom rolling low walls that pose no restriction to the distant views. The attached garage is large enough for your car and whatever project you may want to tackle. The whole-home audio system will keep you entertained while you conduct your hobbies or other activities in this area. Both floor and wall mounted metal cabinets together with large work benches offer ample storage and organization of tools and craft items. A matching barn / storage facility is located just south of the main home. This facility is oriented to accept two horse stalls on the back side. Four wheelers, cars or boats can be stored inside, the latter of which you could put to good use on the 40 mile long, 200 mile shoreline of Elephant Butte Lake where fishing and all major water sports are available just 40 minutes away. A carbon monoxide detector will alarm throughout the home and turn on ventilation fans in the garage if a car is left running too long. The ventilation fans also come on each time the overhead door is operated to assist in maintaining a healthy environment in the garage and the entire home. The warm feeling radiated by the tiled hallway leading to the home theater and office is accomplished by auto operating wall sconces in low light times and by natural light provided by skylights for energy efficiency during the day. The office is so comfortable that you may not want to leave it. The custom built cabinets and eye catching tile patterns on the floor are accented with generous lighting for the work area. The curved eight foot windows wrap completely around one whole corner of the office offering a magnificent view of the southern Rocky Mountains. The broadband internet connection and phone will keep you in touch with the world while the overhead fan and audio system just add to the comfort. For a leisurely evening with family or a night with guests, the magical home theater offers some serious entertainment for all. A large window with motorized blackout shade offers breathtaking views of the Black Range of the southern Rocky Mountains during movie breaks. The theater is carpeted with non-voc covering and contains a ventilation system and overhead fans for comfort. Outfitted with hand built audio cabinets, wine rack, wet bar and a 110 movie screen with surround sound, you will have commercial theater quality, without ever leaving home. If you are weary of life in the fast lane, of traffic, pollution, congestion and crime, come enjoy this simple and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the simple pleasures of BBQ s, neighborhood gettogethers, hiking, exploring on ATVs, horse back riding, camping, fishing, boating or just kickin back. Come live on the Hartman Homestead, where modern technology and old fashioned neighbors live in quiet harmony.