Mountain chalet near Latir Wilderness. Situated on 10+ acres in the pristine El Rito/Latir Valley, sits this lovely, well-maintained 1264 SF Rasta built hideaway. Relax and enjoy the views from every room of this passive solar design and well-maintained property. There are outbuildings, decks, and landscaped areas, all only minutes from the National Forest trails. Surrounded by thick buttresses, the large front door of the main house leads to a cozy foyer with sitting area, storage and stairs. The main living area is spacious and comfortable, providing living/dining and kitchen areas, which adjoin onto a south facing patio and garden area. Also on the main level is the roomy Master Bedroom, large pantry and laundry, and a full bath. The living space has a lovely southwestern feel featuring heated Saltillo tiles, and oversized ceilings finished with Vigas and tongue and grove planks. Custom cabinets in the kitchen, and Mexican tile countertops, are efficient in design and size. A second bedroom or office is located upstairs, and is the perfect place soak in the sweeping views of the valley, as well as the jagged peaks of Latir. Don’t miss the large log cabin that is currently uninhabitable, but great for storage. There is even an RV hook up pad! Follow the walking paths around the property and get lost in your own backyard! El Rito is a lovely rural community located east of the Rio Grande National Monument and just north of Questa and Red River. It’s quiet up there, and private. Call Us and come visit your getaway from the world. Private tours available.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
10.25 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Cancro• TAOS PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Listed by John Cancro• TAOS PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Bought with Chisum Angel Fire• Chisum Realty Group
GOODBYE WORLD- HELLO MOTHER NATURE! Whether you’re looking for a retreat, hideaway, or home sweet home you’ll find this delightful, well built, beautifully maintained 1,264 sq ft house on 10.25 acres a gem in El Rito/Latir. Saltillo tile, vigas, and carved posts lend the authentic Southwest feel. The living area is open and has a wall of windows to take in the dramatic mountain views. Have your morning coffee/tea and watch the myriad of birds come to feed and keep your eyes open for deer and elk. (USFS is nearby) The kitchen features colorful Mexican tile and unique carved wood cabinetry and the dining area has stunning views day and night. The one-bedroom downstairs is roomy. Upstairs you’ll find a special place with widows all around for living in the moment and admiring Nature’s beauty with sunsets and valley views to the West, expansive views to Colorado mountains to the North, and the mountains and craggy rock faces of the Valle Vidal to the E. The space is large enough for a deluxe office to write your memoirs or paint a masterpiece, meditate, to just relax and enjoy the view, or work -if you must. As a bonus, there’s a colorful log cabin and outbuilding and, although not livable as is, it’s good for storage. This cool property offers seclusion, privacy, and quiet yet it has good year-round access and is not remote. About 40 min. N of Taos, it’s 5-6 min. to Questa, 30 to Red River for skiing, or 50 to Taos Ski Valley. Of course fishing, hunting, hiking, is nearby and you can take great walks out your door. Energy efficient rastra construction and a passive solar design allow you to live large on a small footprint.
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Last updated by owner on Mar 25, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Active Solar, Hot Water, Passive Solar, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Wire
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1264
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 10.25
Lot Size Area: 10.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 10.25
Zoning Description: County
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Schools Information
Elementary School: Questa Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Questa High
High School: Questa High
Location Information
Directions: Highway 522 past Questa to El Rito. Turn right on Latir Road (B-045). Take the second right onto Dulcimer and it will be first driveway on the right. Look for sign.
Subdivision Name: None
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Home facts updated by county records on Mar 25, 2024
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Schools
Alta Vista Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 7.5mi
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Questa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Questa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 83° expected this year, 32 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $458,000
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