1425 Sawmill Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (MLS# 956338)

Supplements: 1425 Sawmill Road NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 "La Casa Brillante" this home was named 'The Bright House" by the wife of one of the many craftsmen who helped build this home. So named for the many windows that provide natural lighting in all areas of the home. This is a rare opportunity to own a new, luxury home in the historic Sawmill District. Built in 2017, this 2700 square foot, two-story house with adjoining 940 square foot casita, sit in the heart of the Duke City. A ten-minute walk to Old Town and just a block away from Tiguex Park, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Explora, and the New Mexico Museum of Art. Constructed by custom home builders Lee Michael Homes of New Mexico, the house is airtight with quiet and solitude in an energetic and growing downtown urban environment. There are three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a library reading room. The library includes built-in granite top desk, refrigerator and microwave. A cathedral ceiling great room features a kiva-style one-touch gas powered fireplace and rear patio with a natural gas hook-up for an outdoor grill. High fidelity built-in Bose sound system runs throughout the house, including in the entertainment center/bedroom, great room, dining room, master bedroom and rear patio. A gourmet kitchen with a six-burner KitchenAid gas stove top with electric oven/convection oven, built-in warming drawer, farm sink, granite countertops, and a large butcher block center island, custom cabinets, built-in dining room hutch and an antique roll top desk. A pair of chandeliers cast a warm glow and a vintage pantry door add to the large and beautiful kitchen and dining room. Kitchen and dining room décor include hand-painted decorative tile by the legendary artisans direct from Puebla, Mexico. All appliances in the home are less than two years old. The master bedroom includes an outdoor deck with wonderful views of Albuquerque city center and the Sandia Mountains. Perfect for sunrise coffee. Two solar tubes upstairs in the master shower and master closet add light where needed. A 19-panel solar system supplies all the homes electrical needs. A 220V outlet in the garage will charge your electric vehicle. Fully landscaped with an underground drip system. Two car garage with electric garage door. Sale of this custom home includes an adjoining guest house/casita. Originally built in the 1940's the authentic adobe casita is 940 square feet with full kitchen, three rooms and bath/shower. Great to rent or as a guest house.