This working horse property is located 12 minutes from Taos Plaza. The spacious solar adobe home sits near the middle of the squarish 10 acre lot. Constructed in 1983 with modern methods, the home is super insulated, including R-40 roof and R-20 walls.

The home incorporates direct gain with a sun room and clerestory along with indirect gain in a kitchen Trombe wall. Approximately 75% of the heat requirements are supplied free from the sun. All interior walls are adobe as well, which keeps the home an even temperature all year round. Lots of southwest details create an exceptional warmth: brick and oak floors; large Vigas and a Rumford fireplace.

Outdoors, the walled courtyards trees and lawn create a private park-like setting. Drawings for more bedrooms are included. A two-car garage and shop are detached from the house.

The high quality MD barn about 100 yards away has multiple commercial possibilities. Originally the home of a state-of-the-art equine surgical clinic, the barn is constructed of galvanized steel framing and insulated panels. A huge boiler powers a radiant slab with three heating zones. The main room is also equipped with a kitchen and partial bath. Any serious horse lover will find this property irresistible.

The property is perimeter fenced, and three separate pastures have been cross fenced. There are two loafing/hay storage sheds. Each shed has paddocks built of portable corral. Approximately one and three-quarters of an acre are irrigated from a ditch that meanders through the pasture. Views of the Sangre de Cristos are abundant.