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Las Colonias Bermed Home, MLS# 82351 $349,000

Region:  West Mesas   MLS Zone:  COLONIAS LOWER (12A)

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This 3 bedroom 2 bath bermed home uses many energy efficient design features such as the berm surrounding the house on three sides, the passive solar design, and the thermal mass for climate control.  It differs from earthships in that it is on the grid and is not made from recycled materials.  While it is on the Grid, its very environmentally friendly design results in a very comfortable house with minimal utility bills.  Propane and electric total about $60 a month year round - so this house saves hundreds of dollars over most conventional homes -  and you don't have to be uncomfortable to live affordably.

The following video tour will introduce you to this beautiful home.

Home Photographs and Room Descriptions

Please use this floor plan a guide to the layout of the rooms.  Click on any area of the floor plan to jump to pictures and text describing each area.

Upon walking up to this unique home it is apparent that it is designed for maximum benefit of the solar gain that is so abundant in the Taos area.  The many south-facing windows of this home flood the home with warmth and light - especially in the winter when the low sun angle makes light and heat so much more important.  The thermal mass of the home keeps it at a comfortable temperature year round.

You enter into the great room through the door shown in the picture above.  Here you see the dining area to the left and a sitting area by the wood burning stove to the right.  This picture also shows the bright sunny nature of the house.

The kitchen sits at the back of the great room.  When working at the sink, the chef has a great view of the recessed courtyard, trees, and mountains beyond.  The open nature of the kitchen provides a wonderful entertaining space.  The back corner of this picture contains a faux fireplace plumbed with a gas line should you desire to convert it to a functioning one.

Adjacent to the kitchen,  a large pantry includes space for all of your cooking needs and can even fit an upright freezer if you desire.

From the Great Room, this hall leads to the rest of the house.  The bedrooms are on the right - sunny side insuring that each room has plenty of light.

The first bedroom on the right can also function as an office space.

Across from the first bedroom lies the laundry room - with lots of space.

Beyond the laundry room sits the bathroom with its own tub and shower.

The second bedroom presently functions as an art studio.  Not shown in the pictures are the closets that each bedroom has.

The master bedroom sits at the far end of the home.  Its own entrance gives it a private screened off patio - perfect for sunbathing or reading a book on a quiet afternoon.

You can pamper yourself in this spacious master bath features a double sinks, separate tub and shower areas and a large walk in closet.

The Site

The plat here shows another fabulous feature of this home:  Land - lots of it!.  3.27 acres and a barn/garage make this a wonderful horse property.  You and your beasts will have plenty of room to roam on this beautiful hilltop property.

The detached barn/carport serves many purposes.  The stall on the left has been used for horses in the past.  The two stalls on the right function as a carport.  A large locked-off area behind the car stalls provides ample and secure storage for all of your outdoor gear and yard equipment.

Please contact me to schedule a showing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLS #

82351

Status

Active

Type

Single Family

Address

31 Verdo Laga

Unit #

 

City

Taos

State

NM

Zip

87571

Area

COLONIAS LOWER (12A)

Class

RESIDENTIAL

Asking Price

$349,000

 

John Kejr

 

Dreamcatcher Real Estate

 

Main (575) 758-3606

 

(575) 779-1209

 

515 Gusdorf Road

 

Taos, NM 87571

 

 

 

# of Bedrooms

3

# of Full Baths

2

# of Partial Baths

0

Garage Capacity

2

GARAGE TYPE

Carport Detached

LAND COVER

Sagebrush

RESTRICTIONS

Yes

SURFACE WATER

None

MANUFACTU

No

Number of Acres

3.27

Price Per Acre

 

Zoning

County Rural Ag

Approx. Year Built

1984

Subdivision

None

Elementary School

Taos

Elementary

Middle School/High School

Taos

Approx. Square Feet

1788

 

 

STYLE

Solar

STORIES

One Story

FOUNDATION

Yes

ROOF TYPE

Pitched, Mixed

ROOF MATERIAL

Combo

CONSTRUCTION

Block

SUBFLOOR

Slab

CEILING

Plaster

WINDOWS

Thermopane, Screens

EXTERIOR FINISH

Stucco

PORCH/PATIO

Patio

FLOORS

Carpet, Linoleum

FIREPLACE

Wood Stove

ELECTRIC

Yes

SEWER

Septic

GAS

Propane

HEATING

Forced Air, Solar

Passive

WATER

Well

WATER HEATER

Gas

APPLIANCES

Gas Range, Dish Washer,

Refrigerator

INTERIOR

AMENITIES

Smoke Detector(s), Ceiling

Fan(s), Walk In Closet(s),

Wash/Dry Hookups

LOT

DESCRIPTIO

NS

Horse Property, View,

Gentle Slope

EXTERIOR

AMENITIES

Shed/ Barn, Horses

Allowed

Tax Amount

TBD

Insurance

 

Owner Financing Y/N

 

Fee Description

 

Fees $

 

Rental Amounts

 

Financing Terms

 

Directions

Lower Las Colonias Rd. to Verdo Laga (.2 miles

north of stop sign where road bends - 1st road to

west north of stop sign). West on Verdo Laga for

.3 miles. House is on right just after road veers to

left and climbs hill.

Public Remarks

Terrific Passive solar on-grid home sitting on 3.27 acres. Carport/barn combination - ideal for horses.

Extremely energy efficient. Views of town lights and Taos Mountain. Easy access to both town and

Ski Valley.

Main (575) 758-3606

LISTING DETAIL

GENERAL

FEATURES

FINANCIAL

REMARKS

Listing Office:

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