12 Via Optima

Description

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home built in 2015, perfectly situated on a 0.34-acre lot surrounded by natural pinon and juniper open space, just 8 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Offering 1,850 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space and a finished 3-car EV-ready garage with workbench area, shelves, and overhead storage, this single-owner home blends Santa Fe charm with modern efficiency. Tall ceilings and large-format tile floors enhance the open feel, while wood ceilings with vigas and latillas add warmth. The kitchen features granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, gas range, ENERGY STAR® appliances, and hood-mounted microwave. Expansive picture windows frame Sangre de Cristo views, filling the home with natural light. Step from the dining area to a covered patio and a private screened spa retreat with multi-person 220V hot tub off the primary suite. The spacious primary suite offers room for a home office or yoga area, plus a walk-in closet with custom Modular Closets® and built-in staircase to high-bay storage. The primary bath boasts an oversized walk-in shower with no glass door and a private toilet area. Energy efficiency abounds with 31 owned solar panels to power spa, home and 300 miles daily for up to 3 EVs, foam-core insulation, radiant floor heat, solar tubes, recirculating hot water, whole-house fan, and motorized exterior sunshades. Additional features include a water softening and revese osmosis systems, radon mitigation, low-VOC finishes, and a partially concrete driveway for easy snow removal. The driveway can accommodate 5 cars in addition to garage. Outdoors, enjoy professional landscaping, drip irrigation, a secluded flagstone patio for dining or stargazing, a fully fenced garden area with shed, and rainwater barrels. Scenic walking trails with mountain views. Convenient access to Hwy 599 makes commuting to Los Alamos or the Santa Fe Airport a breeze—this home delivers mountain views, sustainability, and comfort in one perfect package.