Down a long driveway, atop a hill on the northwest side, sits this modern hacienda-style rural home with an expansive artist studio or workshop, yet only 10 minutes from downtown. Upon entering the portal, the enclosed courtyard bursting with flowers, greets you. Take the door to the right and enter into a large, light-filled 1,100-plus sq. ft., RASTRA block open studio complete with kitchen, shower, and washer. Or go left, pass by the outdoor seating and enter the great room—kitchen/dining/living area, of the 2,700-plus sq. ft. main house.
Thoughtfully designed and built by Charles L. Loesch for his family, there is loads of storage in closets, cabinets, and built-in shelves. Notice the wide plank pine floors and diamond-finish plaster throughout, even the ceilings! With a contemporary kitchen, a library office, and a sunroom, this property is a serene and highly creative spot.
With attention to comfort and the environment, outside, all roof rainwater is captured and stored in a 4,000-plus-gallon cistern that is used for drip irrigation and flushing toilets. Inside, new Daikin mini splits offer quiet heating and cooling. Additionally, there is a central evaporative cooler in the main house and radiant floor heating in both the main house and studio. The compound is surrounded by mature landscaping, including a small orchard and an uninterrupted vista of the Jemez Mountains with glorious sunsets.
