Description
Set on 3.26 acres at the edge of White Rock Canyon, 407 Estante Way is a distinctive adobe residence that pairs timeless Northern New Mexico craftsmanship with a truly exceptional setting. Built in 1990-91 by Eliseo Rodriguez Builders, the home was designed to celebrate its surroundings, with sweeping, unobstructed views of the canyon and Rio Grande extending for miles to Santa Fe Baldy, Wheeler Peak, and even distant Colorado summits on clear days.
Constructed with substantial 10-inch adobe walls, additional insulation, and classic stucco and plaster finishes, the home offers enduring quality, energy efficiency, and year-round comfort. Encompassing approximately 2,840 square feet, the floor plan is both refined and versatile, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and flexible living spaces that include an office/study, sewing room with laundry, and a striking 40-foot solar hallway with Trombe wall that reflects the home's thoughtful passive solar design. Forced air gas heat, central A/C, and an attic fan further enhance livability.
At the heart of the home is an expansive 1,100-square-foot east-facing covered portal--an extraordinary outdoor living space that serves as a private overlook above one of New Mexico's most dramatic landscapes. Ideal for entertaining or quiet reflection, it creates a seamless connection to the beauty beyond. Just outside the primary bedroom, a scenic pad offers the opportunity for a future spa retreat overlooking the canyon edge.
Additional amenities include a heated 890-square-foot two-car garage with built-in storage, workbenches, and space for exercise or hobbies, an automatic sprinkler system for the courtyard garden, and a charming west-facing covered portal for morning coffee. Meticulously maintained, with reroofing, restuccoing, and interior repainting completed in 2017, this is a rare and compelling canyon property of beauty, comfort, and presence.
