
Description
Immaculate and in a class by itself, is this unique Taos home which is also listed on the National Historic Register! Built with Fachwerk which is frame construction originated in Germany around the 12th century. With this design, the building is supported by vertically installed supporting pillars with inclined spacer beams. These supporting pillars and beams, made from natural building materials, are visible from the outside of the house and give the building its distinctive appearance. Additionally it uses nogging construction, where different materials are used to fill in the framing. Materials like rubble, brick, wattle and daub, and poured mud for the exterior and interior walls. The home on the located in the area of town once known as the Silk Stocking District. Home is currently used as both a living quarters and also a professional office. Approximately 3,836 sq. ft. With 2 offices and bath down plus 3BR & 1.5BA and library. The large living room and dining room are well let with natural lighting and authentic wood flooring. Sun porch with floor to ceiling windows shows unobstructed views of the outside trees and landscaping. Custom eating nook in the original kitchen. Upstairs has numerous mountain views of the Taos mountains. There is also a 2,000+ sq. ft. full basement with high ceilings and stone masonry walls. Basement features also a wine cellar. Home has a truth door which shows the actual construction from over a century ago.
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4BEDS
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0.33ACRES
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2BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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3,836SQFT
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$313$/SQFT
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Description
Immaculate and in a class by itself, is this unique Taos home which is also listed on the National Historic Register! Built with Fachwerk which is frame construction originated in Germany around the 12th century. With this design, the building is supported by vertically installed supporting pillars with inclined spacer beams. These supporting pillars and beams, made from natural building materials, are visible from the outside of the house and give the building its distinctive appearance. Additionally it uses nogging construction, where different materials are used to fill in the framing. Materials like rubble, brick, wattle and daub, and poured mud for the exterior and interior walls. The home on the located in the area of town once known as the Silk Stocking District. Home is currently used as both a living quarters and also a professional office. Approximately 3,836 sq. ft. With 2 offices and bath down plus 3BR & 1.5BA and library. The large living room and dining room are well let with natural lighting and authentic wood flooring. Sun porch with floor to ceiling windows shows unobstructed views of the outside trees and landscaping. Custom eating nook in the original kitchen. Upstairs has numerous mountain views of the Taos mountains. There is also a 2,000+ sq. ft. full basement with high ceilings and stone masonry walls. Basement features also a wine cellar. Home has a truth door which shows the actual construction from over a century ago.
