Horse Property For Sale in Velarde Rio Arriba County, Rio Arriba County New Mexico

Southwestern sophistication, comfort and flexibility with quality beyond the price. Long mountain views, equestrian trails and 10 mile proximity to the State Capitol of Santa Fe, New Mexico. A perfect second home or primary residence which includes a 5000 square foot main residence, a nicely separated 1400 square foot guest wing and a gym big enough for anything from pickleball to yoga. The gym is 1400 square feet with endless possibilities. There is even a single lane lap pool outside. Custom built by the current family to provide for every phase of life from empty nesters to a large family or guests, from horses to art and music to athletics. The main house is 1 level high ceilings, beautiful finishes, plus 3 bedrooms and office. The guest wing has 4 bedrooms, TV room and 2 baths. Further details include pumice construction for optimal efficiency, privacy on 11 acres, a 4 stall barn, fencing and all 3 minutes to convenient shopping, banking and more, or 15 minutes into Santa Fe. The value cannot be overstated. Call today.

Welcome to Rancho San Marcos located just minutes from the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza. This northern New Mexican style 3BR + Bonus Room, 2 BA home sits on over 15 acres with 360-degree views of the Ortiz Mountains (where gold was discovered in the early 1800’s), the Cerillos Hills and is spread out along the Turquoise Trail (Highway 14) lined with unique shops and restaurants to explore and enjoy. The front door of this home leads into a bright living room with windows all around bringing in magnificent views of the mountains and rolling landscape of the high desert and an occasional coyote drifting by. The kitchen, dining area and living room encompass the great room creating an open and inviting space for family and friends to gather. This property has a large attached 2-car garage with a convenient overhead storage area. The master bathroom sports a jacuzzi tub where you can melt away your stress and sore muscles. There is also a large walk-in closet. The bonus room has an oversized window looking out onto the front patio with mountain views. It can be a library, music room, exercise room or game room, use your imagination. The back patio is an inviting spot to enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the glorious sunrise or perhaps an evening under the stars with a beverage of choice. If you have horses, you’re in luck. This property includes a 3-stall steel barn with a large corral where your horses have plenty of room to romp and run. The barn is constructed with a cement floor, hay storage and tack area, and large workshop. You can ride your horse from the barn out onto the many trails surrounding the development which also includes a 50-acre horse park, round pen and riding arena. You can walk, jog or run in safety and comfort all around the complex on paved roads lined with cottonwood trees. You will find yourself living among some of the most family oriented, kind, generous and helpful neighbors you could possibly imagine. This area of Santa Fe is considered one of the safest with CrimeGrade.org giving it an A rating. Come and live in a lovely and comfortable home where you can enjoy a serene, tranquil and safe community with breathtaking landscapes.

4 bedrooms, 20 acres, views and water rights! Nestled into the Guadalupe Mountain foothills and overlooking the Cerro valley this property offers so much potential and gorgeous views in every direction. With 4 bedrooms, a bonus room, 3 full baths and a 2 car garage, you will find ample space for your growing family or home business. The bonus room has its own entrance. The 40x28 shop has a poured slab floor, a separate meter with 220v outlets, 2 bay doors and a wood stove. The metal horse/equipment barn is 35x20. The 12 x 12 well house/tackroom has a wood stove and power. The gently sloping acreage includes a number of fenced pastures and a charming grove of mature piñon trees and even a dog run and chicken coop, . This property needs some TLC and is priced accordingly. Minutes to Wild Rivers Recreation Area and a just a half hour to the Colorado boarder, you will find endless opportunities for fishing, biking, camping, hunting, and hiking. Bring your horses!

One of the last large parcels in the area. If you're wanting to develop these 155 VIEW acres, they are zoned as 5 acre minimum. Water may be available through the Eldorado Utility System or drill a well, there is gas and electric in the road at Rancho Verano Rd. Buyer would need to do their due diligence regarding available utilities and cost. Property is currently has a first right refusal .MLS#: 202340726 Carol Hawkins, Lic #: 11979 Barker Realty

This home and land is a nature lover’s heaven. A perfect place to appreciate the incredible gifts of nature, all day and all night. The main house is a 1989 manufactured home that has been added on to. There are four bedrooms and three full baths. The interior of the home has been well maintained. The view from each window is incredible. The addition is a two car garage that needs to be finished, along with the back door entrances to the home. There is a nice bonus room that needs to be completed above the garage. Completing this room will be a game changer, it is bright, surrounded by windows, adding a bird's eye view of the beauty that only nature can display. The home sets on 25.83 acres and backs up to forest land. There are 4 RV spaces, each with electric pedestals, (providing power, no need for the sound of generators), a water hydrant and access to the septic. There is also a large garage, ready to store the additional toys, one needs to explore nature. Every minute of the day, views change based on light. The land is green and fertile with a pond (visited by the many wildlife in the area). Come experience, the beauty that nature has to offer all your senses.

Welcome to your haven of luxury and tranquility, where modern living harmonizes with nature’s beauty. Nestled on 5 scenic acres in a prestigious gated community, this custom 3-bedroom, 3-stall home offers a unique retreat. Adjacent to acres of pristine land, the property welcomes horses and invites you to bask in peaceful surroundings. Step through the charming courtyard gate to experience the serenity of outdoor living, with breathtaking views of the Ortiz mountains and vibrant sunsets. Inside, the home is filled with natural light and the cathedral ceilings create an airy, inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room, featuring a stacked stone fireplace, is perfect for unwinding after exploring nearby trails on foot or horseback. The gourmet kitchen, complete with a Wolf cooktop, double ovens, a new Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry, and a large island, is an entertainer’s dream, complemented by a cozy breakfast nook. The primary suite is a sanctuary with a luxurious en-suite bath, soaking tub, separate shower, and a hidden office space disguised as a closet. One of the additional bedrooms has direct access to a stylish second bathroom, ideal for guests or family. Equestrian enthusiasts will love the thoughtfully designed barn with a tack room and outdoor access from each stall. Expansive paddocks and a riding arena offer ample space for horses to roam. For those less equine-inclined, the barn can be transformed into a library, gym or guest quarters – bring your imagination! Part of the garage has already been repurposed into a heated artist’s studio or workshop, perfect for pursuing your passions. Despite the serene rural setting, the historic Santa Fe Plaza is just 19 miles away, offering a vibrant mix of culture, dining, and shopping. For those seeking more urban amenities, Albuquerque is only a 45-minute drive. This is peaceful luxury. Schedule your private showing today!

Nestled in tranquil Silver Hills, this 13.5-acre high desert Santa Fe sanctuary offers direct access to BLM and State lands, as well as the Cerrillos Hills—perfect for hiking, riding, and immersing yourself in nature. Thoughtfully positioned, the sustainable custom home, lovingly maintained by its current owner, is a private retreat with unparalleled views, fabulous sunsets and starry night skies amidst stunning surroundings. The residence exemplifies green building principles, featuring south-facing windows, adobe interior walls, and 10” cellulose-insulated exterior walls crafted from recycled and sustainable materials. Solar-assist hot water, non-toxic interior finishes, and a rainwater roof catchment system further enhance its eco-friendly profile. A multi-flo septic system recycles all household water, nurturing a fruit tree orchard via a 5,000-gallon underground catchment tank. Included is a private well providing 3 ac ft of allocated water use. Inside, soft corners and hand-troweled plaster complement kiva-style fireplaces, bamboo cabinets and doors, Viatera quartz counters, high ceilings, clearstory windows and skylights anchored by a central meditation nook that embodies the home’s heart. The flexible third bedroom serves as an ideal studio or additional home office space. Exterior features include tranquil lily & fishponds, multiple patios offering outdoor living from every room, invisible dog fencing, a garden area with a convenient potting shed, and well-appointed horse facilities complete with a beautifully updated barn and tack room, newly built arena and extensive paddock. Located just 20 minutes from Santa Fe, enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cultural events, and medical facilities while reveling in the serene, sustainable beauty of this exceptional property. Come See! mls# 202402475

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Close to the ski resorts in Red River and Taos Ski Valley, near the Town of Taos and its many shops, restaurants and galleries, AND great for short term rentals. This is definitely not something one sees every day in the Taos area that comes on the market! A quiet and serene property nestled in the small mountain community of Questa/El Rito in northern New Mexico, north of Taos near the Colorado border, with eastern majestic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and western views of Ute Mountain, the Rio Grande Gorge, San Luis Valley and to the north, the Rocky Mountains. The Pueblo-style main house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a study, an open concept kitchen, dining room with Clere story allowing for passive solar, and living room, an upper covered balcony with incredible Southern views, a locked storage closet and borders a yearlong stream (acequia) with a private drive off a main road, affording easy accessibility all year long. There are exposed rough sawn beams with tongue and groove ceilings, wood clad windows throughout and custom handmade wood doors. It sits on two plots of land totaling 5.52 acres and is quite private. The house is full of light with all around spectacular views. There is a full house generator for comfort knowing the property can remain operational in an emergency, an outdoor sauna, and a hot tub on a deck off the master sitting room. Off the study, there is an outdoor rose garden. The outside has flagstone and brick patios, and a gazebo overlooking the running stream. Next door is a beautiful 400 sq. ft. casita with a carport, open main area including a full kitchen and bathroom, and an attached single car garage, perfect for additional space for family and friends to visit, or as rental income, or a unit for a caretaker of the property. The heating system for the house is an ETS (electric thermal system) in the main area, baseboard electric heat throughout the house, and hot water baseboard heaters in the master bedroom and the study. The casita also has a backup generator and is warmed by a gas heater. Also included on the property is a horse barn with three stalls, water and electric, a covered hay area for storage of 300-400 bales of hay, a tack room, 2 storage rooms, with one having heat, three corrals, and a round pen, in addition to Post and Rail fencing around the property. Convert the stable into an alternative workspace or a studio. Imagine the possibilities! This property is purely serene and peaceful! A protected access directly to the National Forest is ¼ mile away, so you can enjoy riding your horses anytime without having to trailer them. Bring your animals, have a separate space for your guests or a property manager, and enjoy the gardens and stupendous views. This is definitely a must-see for anyone wanting to truly experience the joys of living in New Mexico! On this listing, you will find an exterior drone video, as well as a 3D interior video tour of the main house.