42 Roybal Road, Penasco, NM 87553

This really is a “must-see” property for anyone who is looking for privacy, tranquility, and peace of mind in an amazingly lush and multi-faceted setting, all within a reasonable hour commute to Santa Fe’s plaza, 45 minutes up to the town of Taos, just 20 minutes to rafting in Rinconada, 20 minutes to skiing in Sipapu, and 15 minutes to wineries in Dixon.  Accessed via a county-maintained road and situated at ~7,500 feet in elevation in a pastoral setting, this traditional-style northern New Mexico property offers an amazing array of outdoor attributes that perfectly complement its home’s custom characteristics.  The fully-fenced grounds (a great benefit for dog owners!) are directly adjacent to Picuris Pueblo lands located to the south and offer a mature cedar tree grove, a small apple tree orchard (you can feed the apples to the lovely horses that live across the road that will be your new neighbors), two acequia ditches (Rio Lucio Southside Ditch Association), numerous lush grasses, a chicken coop, outbuildings, and amazing views up and down the Santa Barbara River valley as well as up to Picuris Peak to the north. The home itself will take you back in time. Given its old-age feel and plentiful custom characteristics, you will know very much that you are in Northern New Mexico.  Constructed of adobe block (the home was re-stuccoed approximately seven years ago) and wood frame (second floor) with a pitched pro-panel metal roof, this home has stood the test of time and its strength shows.  Incorporated into its design are numerous patios and covered portals offering breathtaking views, custom-made wood doors and thresholds, varied floor surfaces including wood, tile and carpet, Thermopane windows throughout, tin-accented kitchen cabinets and ceilings showcasing gorgeous reclaimed vigas and beams. On the ground floor the home offers a formal entry into the living room which features a very large wood-burning kiva fireplace, as well as a proper dining room (with lovely double doors out to a north side patio) and large kitchen and walk-in pantry and laundry room.  There are also two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor along with a small office area. The second floor provides for a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a 50’ x 9’ covered porch area that looks directly north to the mountains. For those that need great internet coverage, the home benefits from Kit Carson fiber. Lastly, on the home’s west-side, there is plenty of room for a RV with 30-amp electrical service hook-up and septic nearby.