41 Wild Iris Rd Bluewater, NM 87005

Agua Fria Retreat consists of 40.95+/- acres. Nestled among the tall pines of the Zuni Mountains, along the banks of the Agua Fria Creek, this property has it all: a 3,250 sq ft handcrafted and built home and many other features. It is built with seclusion, being self-contained with an on-site well and solar panels and plenty of area to explore. Off-grid but close enough to major airports and local shopping for all your needs.

Land

40.95+/- Deeded Acres
The owners have REDUCED the price by over $68,000. Now is the time before the summer gets away from you to own this Amazing Retreat.
Agua Fria Creek flows from February to June each year. Rock Bluffs’ Rocky outcroppings and Man-Made Pond have many additional features. A small valley runs primarily north and south along the length of the property. Ridgetops turn into mostly flat mesa tops.
The property is easily accessed via a Paved/Blacktop road maintained year-round by Cibola County. The 2-mile forest road is well-maintained by the Forest Service. The short 0.2-mile path leading to the property from the forest road is well-maintained by the owner. Grants, a community along Interstate 40, is a mere 18 miles from the property. Grants has several restaurants, several service stations, a hospital, a Wal-Mart, and schools. The mining, art, and history museums offer yet additional places to visit and explore.


Improvements

Agua Fria Retreat is the perfect location for those who seek an off-grid, secluded, upscale Home. It is self-contained, away from the crowded subdivisions and neighbors, yet close enough to a community that offers all the necessary shopping and health care that you may need. With so many historic and cultural sites within minutes or a few hours away and the 1.6 million acres of Cibola National Forest as your backyard, there will always be somewhere to see and explore.
The owner is an American Artist, instructor, and videographer whose work is immediately recognizable and collected worldwide.
The home and amenities were built by hand by the owner over the course of a few years. His attention to detail and artistic talents are expressed in the workmanship. The owner milled all the lumber from logs harvested on the property. The stonework, both in the main house and in the other buildings, and the landscaping come from the property.
The home, apartment, and garage are built using a Metal Building by Rigid Buildings as the shell. The metal building design was chosen over traditional wood or log construction for its durability and fire mitigation. Being in the middle of the forest, a metal building will not burn and is an excellent choice for this area. Additional fire mitigation has been done around the home.
The Interior design is based on a Japanese open-design floor plan and was built with comfort in mind. The open design, both inside and outside, is perfect for entertaining out-of-town guests; imagine sitting around the pond or one of the fire pits, enjoying your favorite beverage, enjoying the mountain air, watching the sunset, and then watching the stars that seem close enough to touch.
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This property has many possibilities, from a couple looking for a place to retire to a family with several family members, to a hunting lodge, to a bed and breakfast, to an AirBNB destination. Live in the main house and rent out the apartment. With all the property has to offer, there are as many possibilities as you can imagine.
This property has so many outstanding features that it is impossible to list or explain in words. It must be seen and experienced to get the full effect of what it has to offer.
To schedule your private qualified showing. Please call or email today. Financial verification is required prior to all showings.
The property includes a Case 590 turbo Backhoe with Mechanical Thumb, a gasoline-engine-powered Wood Splitter, all components of Solar and water systems, a Duro Max DUEL FUEL XP 13000 HX Generator, Major Appliances, a Samsung Double-oven-Range, an LG Double Door, a Dual bottom compartment Freezer, a Whirlpool Dishwasher, a Washer and Dryer, and an Upright Freezer. All household furnishings are negotiable with the potential buyer.
Heating System: in floor / hot water, 2/ One open fireplace, one wood- burning stove with forced air Blower. 40-gallon water heater and on-demand hot water heaters in the main house and apartment.
Home Style: Ridged Brand Pre Fab Metal Building. Metal Roof with Spanish Tile on Additions to the building. Interior design: Japanese open-design floor plan with Native wood and stone features harvested and collected from property,
Pre Fab Rigid Metal Building 40’ x60’, Year Built: Completed in 2024,
All metal building construction, Chosen method to mitigate fire danger
Total Finished Sq. Ft.3850;
Total Livable/Heated Sq. Ft. 3,250: Heated attic used for storage at roof/wall points 600 Sq. Ft
3 Bedrooms and three full baths
Fence Type Wood & Rustic zig/zag pole fence along the entrance driveway, and room for 10 vehicles.
The detached 30’x50’ Rigid Metal Building Built in 2017 (1,500 Sq Ft) footprint, with loft space in the apartment, adds an additional 675 Sq Ft of heated living space.
It is used for a Garage/ shop and an apartment. The apartment takes up 975 sq ft with a Bedroom Loft. The garage has two garage-type doors that can be used to store the backhoe and/or any other vehicles. It also has a closed-off section that can be used for storage or a separate tool room.
Water to the property comes from the private well on the property, which has an enclosed well house and is considered one of the best-tasting and cleanest in the area. The delivery system features a high-pressure pump that pumps the water to the main house and other buildings.
The property also has a detached greenhouse 2016 (320sf) that produces greens and vegetables year-round.
There is one open-roofed cover used to store firewood, keeping it dry in any weather, and an elevated platform that can be used as a kids’ tree house or a sitting area to enjoy the view of the property


Recreation

This property borders the Cibola National Forest (consisting of more than 1.6 million acres) on three sides. The west side is Private property, which just so happens to be owned by the owner of the Agua Fria Retreat.

A short drive puts the owner in any number of unique places that the area has to offer, from the world-famous hot springs in Pagosa Springs to world-class skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, Taos Ski Area, Purgatory Ski Area, Some of the Oldest Churches in North America, World class Hunting and Fishing are minutes from the front steps. The area is rich in Native America Tribes and the history that their ancestors left behind. The Zuni Reservation is just a few miles from the property. World-renowned Chaco Canyon is less than 2 hours from Grants, and the legendary Mesa Verde National Park, Four Corners National Monument, and numerous other sites are within a few hours’ drive. La Ventana Natural Arch and El Malpais National Conservation Area are just a short drive from the front door; El Morro National Monument (designated a dark sky site) is about 15 miles west of the home, and Ice Caves are within 10 miles. Famous Sky City Acoma Pueblo is 45 minutes east.
The annual Quadrathlon on Mt Taylor in February brings athletes from around the country, is a must see for those adventure seekers
Located in Game Management Unit 10, The Ranch is eligible for one Elk Permit through the NMDGF EPLUS small contributing ranch pool for a ranch-only or unit-wide Elk Tag. Current owners have applied with the NMDGF; new owners will have to submit a name change and follow through with the application. Hayden makes no guarantees of receivin