Santa Fe Home Blends Styles For A Certain Southwest Sophistication

1031 Governor Dempsey Drive front walkway
This sophisticated design of home boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms with some of the most unique views and is located in the prestigious Vista Encantada subdivision. (Barker Realty)

Pueblo, Spanish and contemporary styles combine to achieve a cohesive blend at this flat-roofed home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Built in 1963 and set on a roomy 2.35 acres, the two-story house has been newly outfitted with luxury, entertaining and multi-generational living in mind.

The entry is topped with a vaulted wooden ceiling containing skylights.

The entry is topped with a vaulted wooden ceiling containing skylights. (BARKER REALTY)

Mature trees and a curving driveway soften the stucco façade at the approach to the house. A landscaping lined brick walkway and steps gently rise to the double eight-pane wooden front door.

Wood and terracotta tile floors, multiple fireplaces and wood-beam ceilings are among the interior details.

The deck off the living room takes in views to the distant hills.

The deck off the living room takes in views to the distant hills. (BARKER REALTY)

The living room opens to a deck that takes in green belt, hillside and treetop views. Walls of glass bring light into the dining room, which opens to a walled al fresco dining space with a fireplace.

The center island kitchen features granite countertops, a double oven, a wine cooler and stainless steel appliances. A breakfast area sits to one side.

A long center island provides cooking space and seating in the kitchen.

A long center island provides cooking space and seating in the kitchen. (BARKER REALTY)

Vaulted beamed ceilings carry into the primary suite, which has a walk-in closet, dual sinks and opens to walled patio space.

The light-filled lower level has a living area, a second kitchen with a wine refrigerator, two guest bedrooms and a bathroom. There are a total of four bedrooms and four bathrooms within the house’s nearly 6,000 square feet of living space.

Vaulted beamed ceilings continue through the upper level rooms.

Vaulted beamed ceilings continue through the upper level rooms. (BARKER REALTY)

Recent improvements include the landscaped irrigation system, timed walkway lights and new windows. The home has a heated three-car garage.

Aviva Schear of Barker Realty is the listing agent for 1031 Governor Dempsey Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The asking price is US $3.2 million.

Matures trees and shrubs surround the house.

Matures trees and shrubs surround the house. (BARKER REALTY)

The street takes its name from John J. Dempsey, the Santa Fe resident who was the 13th governor of New Mexico and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The property is only two miles from Santa Fe’s Historic Plaza, a pedestrian-friendly area with winding streets lined with art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Other local attractions include a historic railway, centuries-old churches and petroglyph-filled ruins.

Albuquerque International Sunport is about an hour to the southwest of Santa Fe.

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