4 Athena's Way A+B Espanola, NM 87532

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Tucked away on a quiet street in north Santa Fe County just 30 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, or Los Alamos, lies a well-cared-for and move-in ready one-of-a-kind 7Bed 4Bath property encompassing nearly 5300 SqF on 2 acres with hiking trails out your doorstep on adjacent BLM land. An abundant & immersive fruit & vegetable garden oasis that has been organically cultivated for 24 years and a separate 1141 SqF 3Bed 1Bath income-generating rental or guest house are also offered with this property. The made-for-entertaining and south-facing main house features an open concept great room with a chef's kitchen, custom handmade cabinetry, skylights, beautiful vigas traditional to the Southwest, a new dishwasher, Saltillo tile, a large walk-in pantry with a full-size refrigerator, ample shelving and storage, and a large 700 SqF studio/sunroom with high ceilings and 7ft south-facing windows that overlook a garden courtyard that was made for morning coffee, afternoon tea, and dining al fresco day or night. There is 1 full bath and 1 bedroom on the main level and another 3 bedrooms (or multiple home offices) along with ample closet and storage space and two 3/4 baths on the lower level. Primary bath features a jacuzzi tub. The traditional construction of this ecological solar-powered berm home allows for cool summers, warm winters, and ideal sleeping conditions year-round. Supplemental cooling is provided with an evaporative cooling system and supplemental heating is provided by innovative, low-cost and energy efficient wall-mounted panel heaters. You can also start a fire in the sitting room with the Scandinavian wood stove or in the great room with the gas powered Adobelite Kiva fireplace. Beautiful 360 views, winter or summer, and gorgeous sunsets can be enjoyed daily from the easily accessible berm house roof bench. A 10K gallon rain catchment cistern supplies water for the garden's automated drip irrigation system. New Septic Tank & Leach Field installed August 2024.