545 Verde Rd Taos, NM 87571

Architectural Digest, eat your heart out! This beautifully designed, thoughtfully constructed Pueblo Revival home nestled against U.S. Forest Service land in the Weimer foothills is a timeless work of art. A flagstone walk leads through a welcoming garden to a covered portal and the front door. Step inside to the entryway, and you’ll immediately appreciate the simple, comfortable elegance of the home’s design, the work of architect Jack Nottingham. Among the many special touches: a different ceiling treatment in each room. The foyer features a cedar shake ceiling, the great room vigas and latillas, the dining room hand-carved beams, and the kitchen a network of beams that recalls the exposed rafters of the Craftsman style. The kitchen itself is a work of art, with custom alder cabinets, polished pink granite countertops, an island with a five-burner Wolf gas range and Wolf microwave drawer, Wolf electric double ovens, a Subzero side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator, double stainless steel sinks, and a backsplash of decorative tiles. Off the kitchen are a large walk-in pantry, a powder room, and the laundry room, which features front-loading Kenmore washer and dryer, a stainless steel sink, a backsplash made of tiles from Israel, and generous workspace. The laundry room opens to a finished, oversized two-car garage, where you’ll find the mechanical room. The home has great flow. The dining room is separated from the kitchen by a step-front granite counter (ideal for casual dining). From both the dining room and the great room, french doors lead to the back patio, which includes a covered portal with the same Italian porcelain tile flooring you’ll find throughout the home and a gas grill powered by an in-ground propane line. Just beyond the patio is a private patio off the master bath, where you can soak in the hot tub. The exterior of the home has numerous electrical outlets and more than 30 lights, which is wonderful for parties that run into the evening. Back inside, take some time to enjoy the ambience of the great room, with its focal-point corner kiva fireplace; the kiva has a gas starter and could be converted to a gas-log fireplace. And note the nichos here and there throughout the home—perfect spots to showcase special pieces of art. Three steps up from the great room is an extra-wide hallway, off of which are the homes four bedrooms. As in the rest of the home, the ceiling treatment varies from room to room—and the hallway features handcarved beams and corbels. All the bedrooms have large closets; two of the guestrooms as well as the master bedroom each have two walk-in closets. One guestroom has an en suite bath; the other two share a bathroom. The master suite is very large, and the bathroom has an exterior entrance that leads to the private patio and hot tub with its screen of aspens. The master bath also has ample storage, two sinks set in separate vanities, and a large walk-in shower with beautiful mosaic accents. Throughout the home, walls are finished in a neutral hard-trowel plaster. Tall ceilings contribute to the sense of spaciousness, but at 3098 square feet, you have room to roam. The home also has multiple ceiling fans and an alarm system. Located at the end of a cul de sac, the home offers exceptional views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, sunset views of Taos Mesa, and intimate views of the wooded foothills. By design, the home’s many windows allow you to take in the landscape from indoors, but you’ll also enjoy spending time outdoors. The drip irrigation system has five zones and a timer. This property is truly a cut above the rest—sophisticated but not stuffy, comfortable yet elegant. This is a must-see.