Land with Home for Sale in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico

Completed in August 2024, this architecturally refined, modern-hacienda-style residence on Cavalry Camp Road offers a rare blend of contemporary design, thoughtful craftsmanship, and true indoor-outdoor living. Designed by Jed Magee of Magee Design, LLC and built by Aaron Magee of Magee Build, the property embodies exceptional attention to detail, materials, and long-term performance. The property is located in the highly desirable area of Arroyo Seco, with Taos Ski Valley just 20 minutes away, offering access to world-class skiing and year-round mountain recreation. Shopping, dining, and the Historic Taos Plaza are also conveniently close by, providing easy access to the cultural and culinary heart of Taos. The residence sits on 10 acres and borders Pueblo land, which provides additional privacy and long-term protection of the surrounding landscape and stunning views. The residence spans 4,492 square feet across a main residence and a fully independent guest residence, providing flexibility for hosting, multi-generational living, or creative use. The home's purposeful siting frames dramatic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to its east and reveals an unobstructed 180 degrees sunset panorama to its west. The main residence (3,108 sq ft) features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the guest residence (1,384 sq ft) offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, for a total of 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms (including one bedroom currently used as a library). Each part of the extended home is designed to open to the substantial 2,700+ sq ft courtyard of lavender, English roses, and native plants. Both the main house and the guest wing are fully self-sufficient with separate radiant heating systems, dedicated on-demand water heaters, laundry facilities, and mechanical rooms, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and privacy. Each room is equipped with individual smart thermostats, and a centralized smart home hub allows seamless control of lighting and heating throughout the property. Indoor spaces open gracefully to expansive exterior living areas, including a substantial 2,400 square feet of covered portals framing the central courtyard and multiple patios positioned to capture light, extraordinary views, and total privacy-hallmarks of the home's modern hacienda design. A detached two-car garage completes the compound. Constructed with 6-inch ICF walls for superior insulation and durability, the residence features TPO roofing with copper-lined cedar canales, cottonwood-colored stucco, and Sierra Pacific clad windows and doors. Interior finishes include pigmented finish plaster walls, quartz countertops throughout, two fireplaces, and Zia handmade encaustic cement tile flooring. The primary and guest baths are accented with Zia handmade cotto tile, reinforcing the home's refined Southwestern character. The kitchen is outfitted with a premium appliance suite, including Wolf, Sub-Zero, Monogram, and Bosch, complemented by multiple freezer units for convenience and storage. This newly completed residence offers a compelling combination of architectural integrity, craftsmanship, privacy, protected views, and lifestyle-ideal for those seeking a private courtyard compound in one of Arroyo Seco's most desirable settings with convenient access to Taos Ski Valley and the very best of Taos.