A home aptly named El Jardin Escondido, The Hidden Garden, offers that and more, as does the area of north central New Mexico in which it sits.
With its adobe-style architecture, the compound is a tasteful reflection of the surrounding Santa Fe terrain, including the lush verdant greenery found growing in high-desert areas.
International artists and writers have long been drawn to the area, captivated by the piercing sunlight, expansive skies and stark beauty.
World-famous painter Georgia O’Keeffe was among them. “The country here is really fantastically beautiful,” she wrote to a friend. “It has such a clean, untouched feeling.” Explaining her fascination as an artist she observed, “Out here, half your work is done for you.”
A verdant, secluded oasis in New Mexico. (BARKER REALTY)
Surrounded by towering trees and a rushing waterfall, the home and additional structures total more than 2,700 square feet and are located on the city’s Historic Eastside. Completely fenced and gated, the property includes a main house, guest house and casita on slightly more than half an acre.
As the name promises, at the center is a hidden garden with a flagstone patio and traditional Southwest kiva fireplace.
Built in 1910, the residence has been recently renovated to reflect modern tastes and needs. The main house boasts an elegant living area featuring coved viga ceilings and French doors.
The home’s kitchen is fully equipped with modern amenities. (BARKER REALTY)
The well-appointed kitchen includes a six-burner Wolf range, two Bosch dishwashers and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The distinctive island features an African mesquite countertop. A 500-bottle wine cellar is adjacent to the kitchen.
The main house contains two en suite bedrooms, one with access to the outdoors. On the upper level is a cozy den for relaxation or office space.
Gather family and friends in this elegant living room. (BARKER REALTY)
The property offers a multitude of outdoor living areas including the flagstone patio that forms the hidden gem within the complex.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house has a fireplace, split cedar ceilings, full kitchen, washer and dryer and private patio.
The casita studio contains a three-quarter bathroom and can be adapted for a variety of uses.
Drift away surrounded by natural elements and grounding earth tones. (BARKER REALTY)
Within minutes of the Canyon Road shopping area, El Jardin Escondido offers both seclusion and convenience near downtown.
Santa Fe is served by Albuquerque International Sunport―a 60-minute drive away―and Santa Fe Regional Airport, minutes from downtown.
Stephanie Duran Frost and Amanda Godlove Erwin of Barker Realty are the listing agents for 541 Camino Rancheros in Santa Fe. The listing price is $3.995 million.
