1692 Upper Canyon

Description

Set along treasured Upper Canyon Road, this distinctive residence captures unobstructed Sangre de Cristo Mountain views with remarkable privacy, light, flexibility, and creative soul. Thoughtfully composed to frame views and invite natural light, the home offers three traditional bedrooms, with additional flexible private spaces that allow it to live beautifully for expanded guest accommodations, creative use, or up to five sleeping areas depending on need. With five separate entries, no HOA, two living areas, a south-facing solarium, and the ability for portions of the home to live independently, the property offers uncommon adaptability and potential income-producing flexibility. The large kitchen, formerly arranged with dining for six, includes a gas fireplace and the warmth of a true gathering space. Each living area has its own fireplace, while five fireplaces in total, including a kiva fireplace in the primary bedroom, bring classic Santa Fe character and quiet permanence. The upper-level private retreat is reached by an Anasazi-inspired stairway and opens to an expansive balcony and 14-by-14 deck, where the setting invites a quiet connection to the surrounding landscape. Two large eight-by-eight-foot windows capture shifting light, mountain views, and piñon-covered hills, while oak floors and hand-finished American clay walls add warmth and artistry. For second-home ownership, this area offers exceptional privacy and flexibility for live-in staff who may help maintain the residence, while remaining equally suited for longer-stay guests or creative use. Outdoors, the property unfolds with an old acequia lined in moss rock, fruit trees, terraced grounds, garden beds, piñon trees, flagstone walkways, and regular visits from deer. Nearby access to the Cerro Gordo Trailhead and the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary invites hiking, biking, birding, and easy exploration, with restaurants, galleries, and artist studios also close at hand. The seller is ready to see this property placed in the hands of the next steward. The two adjacent properties are also listed by the seller and may be purchased separately or together with this residence, creating a rare opportunity to shape an Upper Canyon Road holding or private Eastside compound over time. Both adjacent properties require full restoration/renovation.