by Michael Umphrey on August 9, 2009
24-A Griego Hill, Tesuque, New Mexico
Price: $890,000 ”SOLD”
If you are a ready-to-act buyer who has been waiting for the chance to live in the “charm district” of New Mexico, this Japanese style home may cause you to take immediate action. Designed and built as an Econest by Robert Laporte and Paula-Baker Laporte , this “Santa Fesian” home is featured in many architectural magaziness including Econest, Healthy Homes, Trend, and Great Homes. The clay/straw walls weave in and out of timber frame with artfulness and taste. Here, sunsets are a daily drama. Owner/Broker.
Michael Umphrey
by Michael Umphrey on August 9, 2009
1254 Spanish Hill
Price: $8,000,000 “SOLD”
Welcome to 1254 Spanish Hill, Santa Fe, New Mexico. As you watch from the glistening waters of your infinity edged swimming pool, the porcelain moon rises in the East above the Santa Fe National Forest. At the same time, the most staggering sunset views are on display and you can’t decide which is more amazing. Your guests are just arriving and are greeted by two valets at the front door. They have already become enchanted by the waterfall and they know that beyond the pair of carved and burnished elegant Classic Old World doors they are about to enter another world. Once in the Foyer, traditional Venetian glazed walls, travertine flooring and hand molded tile are introduced. In the centerpiece of the foyer is a marble inlay in the flooring. Turning left into the Great Room one is captivated by the most astounding views in Santa Fe. The mountains of Colorado are in sight as is the entire Rio Grande Valley. The ceilings are twelve feet high with massive hand-carved beams and corbels. The large and inviting fireplace is ornately carved limestone. There are 12 indoor and 2 outdoor fireplaces. An acanthus leaf motif adorns the two Tuscan style chandeliers. Just about now you’ll want to catch your breath. Located in the exclusive , gated development of The Summit, Spanish Hill Estate is 15,591 heated and cooled square feet built on two lots. In the primary residence we’ll be seeing 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, an elegant powder room, a gourmet kitchen, an office, a library, a safe room/darkroom, an exercise room, a game room with a wet bar and media room. In addition, there is a 3 car garage, two complete guest houses and 12 indoor and 2 outdoor fireplaces.
www.SpanishHillEstate.com
Michael Umphrey
by Michael Umphrey on February 26, 2009
Price: $285,000 SOLD!
Excellent building site with spectacular views. 1/4 acre bordering hundreds of acres of Open Space in the Santa Fe Summit South. Premilinary building plans are included in the sale price. Fabulous sunset view lot!! An easy building site. Dale Ball Hiking Trail nearby.
by Michael Umphrey on February 22, 2009
Price: $630,000 “Sold”
When you pull up in front of these new condominium homes, the only thing that will occur to you is Ohmy!, is it really possible to get a home like this in town for only $630,000?. Inside and out,these contemporary Southwest homes look like houses you’ve seen in architectural design magazines.
by Michael Umphrey on February 19, 2009
Price – $1,700,000 SOLD!
A healthy, healing home. Enjoy your own “Golden Door” spa experience in an intimate residential Japanese style compound setting. Featured in countless architectural magazines- GreatHomes, Trend, and EcoNest, architect Paula Baker-Laporte and builder Robert Laporte imagine beyond “green”. A succession of framed views unfold through the windows to the solar winter gardens and then sweeping panoramic views of the sunset and the Tesuque Valley. Property includes home, Guest House, workshop and office. Private well!
“Santa Feasian” minimalism, Shoji screens, meditation spaces. Main House-1450 sq.ft Guest House-720 sq.ft.Office-600 sq.ft.Workshop-1200 sq.ft.”Deep Green” built to Building Biology standards (natural finishes, low EMF’s, non-toxic, pesticide-free with only non-toxic and natural cleaning methods). Both the home and guest house are active and passive solar.
To view the current status of this listing, view more photos and the virtual tour, please visit: www.25ArroyoPequeno.com.
by Michael Umphrey on February 18, 2009
Price: $630,000 SOLD!
When you pull up in front of these new condominium homes, the only thing that will occur to you is “Ohmy!, is it really possible to get a home like this in town for only $630,000?”. Inside and out,these contemporary Southwest homes look like houses you’ve seen in architectural design magazines.
