455 GARCIA Lane, Bosque Farms, NM 87068 (MLS# 974010)

On 5 irrigated acres, this all-adobe home was one of the original Bosque Farms houses built as part of the government WPA work project in the 1930s. Custom remodeled and expanded in 2006, the home is now 2,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. It retains the original adobe and wood ceilings, with a new roof, electrical wiring, plumbing, radiant floor heat, refrigerated air, and Marvin thermal windows. The custom woodwork throughout the home is exquisite with beams, vigas, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and corbels. Smooth plaster walls reflect the flames from a kiva wood-burning fireplace. Flagstone countertops highlight the kitchen which has custom pine cabinets, veggie sink, appliance garage, and island with electrical service. The bathrooms have custom tile and cabinetry.

Supplements: The bright laundry room has a tile counter, utility sink and floor drain. A large storage area runs the length of the extended carport. The backyard is fenced. The house has a private well, city sewer, and concrete ditch irrigation off the main ditch. GUESTHOUSE: 600 square foot 1 bedroom/1 bathroom guest house with full kitchen, walk-in closet, washer/dryer hookup, and attached storage area HORSE FACILITIES: The barn has 3 indoor/outdoor stalls, one indoor stall, tack room, and shop. There is full-size roping/riding arena with a calf-roping alley. The 6 outside stalls are partially covered and connected to the arena. Drover grass was planted in April 2020 on 2 1/2 acres. The property is fully pipe-fenced DISTANCES: 15 miles to Albuquerque International Airport, 5.5 miles to Los Lunas grocery stores and pharmacy, 1 mile to Bosque Farms Elementary School (Los Lunas School District), 1 mile to trails in the Rio Grande bosque, and 0.5 mile to the Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena. This small farm is so private, peaceful, and quiet, yet an easy commute to Albuquerque. The stars at night are beautiful, as are the sunrises and sunsets. I love being able to walk out the front gate and walk, bicycle, and ride the ditch banks, and into the bosque. There is nothing like the warm feel of an adobe home, and it's energy efficient too. Bosque Farms is a wonderful community with its own police and fire departments, a public library, elementary school, tennis courts, weekly farmer's market, little league baseball fields and an annual fair at the rodeo arena.