44 Paseo de La Barranca Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Wambli lya (Eagle Rock in the Lakota language) is a home unlike any other in Taos. Situated on 6.70 acres on two parcels bordered by the Rio Pueblo (605 ft of frontage) and the Arroyo del Alamo and perched on the east rim of the Rio Pueblo Gorge, this home has protected views to Taos Mountain and beyond. When you arrive, you may feel as though you have come to a national park or refuge. That is because the property is mere yards from the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. 2.4 miles west of Taos Country Club and one mile to the Rift Valley mountain hiking and biking trails, there is plenty to do for anyone that enjoys an active lifestyle. Designed and built by local favorite Jed Magee in 2015, the attributes of this home are incomparable. Upon entering through the welcoming front painted wood French doors, you can see straight through the wide entrance hallway to the kitchen and out to Taos Mountain. To the left is access to the main suite, guest powder room, and entrance to the living room. Straight will take you past the pantry on the left and into the kitchen. To the right is access to two guest bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bathroom on the east side of home, as well as to the garage and laundry room. Throughout the home you will see plentiful recessed lighting, fifteen skylights, cedar-finished closets, covered patios in all directions, large double paned windows by Sierra Pacific, and high-end fixtures. The varied texture of red brick, engineered wood, and limestone tile floors complements the large windows and white painted wood paneling throughout the home. The brickwork, tile-work, and painting were all completed by another Taos favorite, Miles Lage. The amazing north-facing gourmet kitchen offers a sleek and bright look with large windows, black granite counter-tops, two sinks, five hanging lighting pendants (by Circa Lighting), white custom recessed flat-panel cabinets with easy-glide self-closing pullout drawers built by Abe Paul. In terms of appliances, see the Subzero fridge, a Wolf cooktop, Miele dishwasher and a Fisher/Paykel fridge located just off kitchen in the walk-in pantry just around and behind the built-in desk storage cabinets. Off to the east is a large covered patio with amazing views and over to the west one looks into the open-plan living and dining area. Also, off the dining area is a lovely covered patio with views to the north and west. The spacious living room offers a recessed TV area, large gas fueled fireplace with floor-to-ceiling built-in book shelves on either side, incredible westward views, and space for a large dining room table. The main bedroom suite offers amazing views through the French doors, a small west facing patio, and a spacious bathroom with two sinks, private toilet, and large walk-in shower, all finished in Carrara marble from Italy. The two guest bedrooms on the east side of the home share a high-end bathroom and enjoy access to the exterior gardens and patios. The third bedroom is paneled and currently serves as a study. The home offers an extra-large two-car heated garage, with a built-in work bench, two large storage closets and access to the spotless mechanical room. Nearby, you will find the laundry room with sink. Lastly, there is hiking access down into the Rio Pueblo. The home’s gardens are on a drip-system for irrigation and landscaped and maintained by Michael Duran of Enchanted Gardens. There is a buried cistern fed from roof-caught water (through copper downspouts) and well. The subdivision offers thoughtful covenants and restrictions and a fire suppression system for all owners. The house has an alarm system. The propane tank is buried and owned, the Solar panels are paid off and excess power is sold back into the grid. CenturyLink powers the home’s phone and Kit Carson Telecom provides the fiber internet service. Given its location, the views to the northwest, north and northeast will never be obstructed. Video at: https://bit.ly/orchardtaosnm