13 Main St

Built in 1945, this 1100 square ft. historic mining cabin has been lovingly renovated over the past 12 years into a cozy mountain retreat home, including an additional bathroom (with covered porch). House includes: custom kitchen remodel; dining room with walk-in pantry and laundry room; living room; 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; office/solarium/library. A new metal roof was installed in 2018. Room renovations include the addition of wall/ceiling/floor insulation and double-paned windows and doors. Property features: Main house (1100 square feet, single story) Large workshop with plenty of storage (625 square feet) Cozy Casita Wood-fired hot tub (with amazing views of the New Mexico dark skies!) Ample storage for firewood, camping gear, etc. Plant nursery area, suitable for greenhouse A permaculture/homesteader’s delight! The entire open space of the property has been planted and restored using permaculture practices. Rain water catchment is stored in a 300-gallon concrete cistern and numerous rain barrels over the property; an extensive grey water system and water harvesting systems maximize the capture and planting of rainwater into garden beds; 20+ productive fruit trees (apple, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, almond, pear); grapes, strawberries, elderberries, currants, blackberries, and raspberries; an established chicken/turkey coop with fenced pen; plenty of spaces for annual gardens; medicinal plants and herbs galore! All plants/trees are watered by a comprehensive drip irrigation system; a well-established compost pile is active. Birds, butterflies, and pollinators delight in this high-desert/mountain oasis playground. Rare birds visit this oasis during their migration pathways. An immense range of flowers bloom consecutively from February through November. Well established evergreen, native and fruit trees provide shaded spaces throughout the property and also provide habitat for a variety of species. The property is fully enclosed by a chain-link fence - inlaid with trees, shrubs and more – very private, very quiet – a true sanctuary for all! The home is cooled by ceiling fans – at an elevation of 7,200 ft., temperatures do not get hot enough to need AC nor swamp coolers. Heating in the winter comes primarily from a large, central woodstove. Each room also has an energy-efficient wall heater. UTILITIES: Dual-chamber septic system with leach field, installed 2012, functions perfectly. Domestic water provided by Pinos Altos Water Association. Privately-owned Propane Tank, will transfer with the property sale. Electric – PNM service. Internet – local internet provider offers excellent high-speed internet Gas stove/oven, fridge/freezer (2020) and washing machine (2019) included with sale. Call to schedule an appointment to view the property, 575-654-3969.