34 Pine St Rodeo, NM 88056

Centrally located in Rodeo, New Mexico is this 2bd/1.5ba historic schoolhouse that has been renovated into a cozy approximately 1200-sf cobblestone adobe-stucco cottage on about 1.5 acres. Adjacent to the main house and connected by a common patio area is a 14x40 ft concrete & timber building with electric, water and a 12x20 ft covered patio facing the dramatic Peloncillo Mountains directly to the east. Attached to this building is a spacious 20x28 ft 2.5-car garage. The clustered buildings, all with matching red-metal roofs are joined and visually anchored by a 16-ft diameter x 16-ft high vintage iron water tower (tank) that once served as the town's original domestic water supply. The tank is a unique structure that could be transformed into a home office, astronomy observatory, or even an an AirBnB rental.Utilities include electric power, underground telephone and high-speed internet, natural gas, city water and a recent septic system. The property is tastefully landscaped with accent rock walls, native xeriphytic plants, cypress trees. mature mesquite trees, yuccas, cacti, ocotillos (Fouquieria splendens), and more. The property is conveniently situated close to the historic Rodeo Cafe and the Chiricahua Art Gallery. The house would make a great winter getaway or rental. Rodeo and the surrounding area is world famous for its biodiversity and travelers from around the globe visit to observe the many bird species that are unique to the region. The area also features some of the darkest night skies in America and has attracted many amateur and professional astronomers.