136 Upper Colonias Rd El Prado, NM 87529

"Green" has never been so beautiful! This home lives so comfortably; from the excellent location and stunning views, to the gracious floor plan, to the high efficiency systems that make it a breeze to maintain. If you are chemically or environmentally sensitive or just want to enjoy a healthy home, this is the house for you! Close to the Ski Valley Road, enjoy easy access to the famed Taos Ski Valley, the Quail Ridge Tennis and Swim Resort, several outstanding restaurants and Taos! 2386 square feet 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, and a 660 sq foot heated garage on a lovely 1.12 acre lot. The open living area and sumptuous master suite take advantage of the magnificent mountain views. The many special features include: Maple cabinets with custom pullouts, slab granite counter tops and stainless appliances in the kitchen. A large pantry and storage room. Central vacuum system. Spacious master suite with steam shower, soaking tub, dual sinks and two walk in closets. Second bedroom with built in window seat and shelves. Gorgeous pine wood and concrete floors. Beautiful ceilings. Balanced 24 hour comfort fresh air ventilation system with heat-recovery for clean filtered air. Heated 2 car garage with insulated garage door, storage and workbench. Spacious mud room with built-ins from the garage into the house. The rich interior plaster is chemical free. made from clay, flour, mica and straw and give the walls a soft, natural look and feel. Solar heated hot water and radiant floor heat (electric back up). Built in radon mitigation system. Rain water catchment systems. A cozy den off the kitchen features a custom built Alder entertainment center and retractable "wall" making this space versatile. The living room features, huge picture windows framing the mountains perfectly and custom Walnut book shelves and task desk. Wonderful sunset facing covered portal (off the den). Plenty of natural light throughout. Peaceful, beautiful and energy efficient, this house is Leed Platinum and Passive House Certified. See "Features" details in the Associated Docs.