212 Peralta Street, Taos, NM 87571

Old Taos Charm with a Modern Flair ~ Close to Taos Plaza under the giant cottonwood trees is where you will find  this unique New Mexico residence. 212 Peralta Street is as convenient and special as can be. The home contains 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom, a large contemporary upstairs studio, and an office. The interior of the home was recently re-designed by the current owner, artist and contractor, with the intent of making the place feel both modern and traditional Southwest. Some of the notable traditional finish work includes beautiful ceilings built of hand carved beams, planks, and split cedar. Other features like the traditional Saltillo tile and mud floors, and the art nichos on the walls add to the old Taos charm. The 2,300 sq ft living area is kept warm by a kiva fireplace, an antique gas heater along with two modern gas stoves. The large 16x23 primary bedroom with a 12x13 attached nursery/office bonus room, recreational room, and upstairs art studio are all new additions, and where you will find hand-picked tile mosaics, light colored wood floors, "taos blue" hand troweled diamond finish plaster walls, and high ceilings with contemporary lighting all of which make this place one-of-a-kind. The yard surrounding is well manicured, with plenty of shade, and a blank canvas to start your in-town garden with rear yard automatic irrigation, plenty of power outlets rigged for a 240 volt outlet under the giant spruce for your Hot Tub. Don't miss out on this special residence in Town, come have a look!