Only 3/4 mile north of Fort Sumner - Two story main home and detached 1 br/1 ba apartment.
Main house has 4 br, 2 ba made of adobe/rock and wood siding on 2nd story - Shingle roof nestled among many wonderful shade trees. Being adobe, this house stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is, however, a window swamp cooler, central heat and wood stove. All appliances are included with the home: refrigerator, electric stove, washer & dryer. Utilities include city water, a septic tank, propane for heat, and electricity. Other items include 3 in ground wate spigots, unused water well, pad and two separate mobile home hookups. A city fire hydrant placed in the right-of-way near the home provides additional security and lowered property insurance rates. There is also a double carport with adjoining storage/shop/saddlehouse with electricity and root cellar. A retired railroad box also provides additional storage.
The front entrance has stone laid patio and surrounding yard and area is terraced and landscaped. Large cottonwood and elm trees are found surrounding the house; other trees include pecan, catalpa, and pine. A wide variety of wildlife can be seen including deer, fox, quail and many species of birds.
The second story balcony provides beautiful views of New Mexico sunsets in late afternoon over the rear porch. With 3 carpeted bedrooms with ceiling fans & 1 full tiled bath upstairs and 1 carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan and 1 full bath downstairs there is plenty of room and privacy for everyone. The galley kitchen has a flat-top range and built-in dishwasher that connects with the dining room by a breakfast bar. Large terra-cotta tile is used throughout this area. Right off the dining room is an inviting living room with a Homestead wood burning stove and historic vigas on the ceiling. Vigas can also be found in the dining room.
A small portion of the main home has an awesome history dating back to Pete Maxwell who used it as a Line Camp and to Billy the Kid who hid out from the indians here. Ask us for more details.
The "Shack" is 648 sf "Santa Fe" syle living quarters with central heat/air. Complete with kitchenette, stackable wash/dryer, full bathroom with shower and separate bedroom. Some of many uses are: rental, family member, business, studio, home type office, whatever! It has an open living room/kitchen ideal for many uses.
With 3.70 total acres, there is ample room to have a few animals, horse pens, etc. It is very private from neighbors, but does have highway frontage so road conditions are not a problem. All of this is priced to sell quickly. Call today!
