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The Chama River runs through the 7.5 acres that comprise the site of Casa de Los Palacios. Walk through a gate, cross the Chili irrigation ditch and you are in a cottonwood bosque. In October, these trees form their own river of brilliant yellow leaves. Home to wild ducks, great blue herons, swallows and kingfishers, the river and towering cliff provide a wild and natural corridor. Seasonal visitors include migrating sandhill cranes and bald eagles.
From the moment you step into the entry way you will be struck by the home’s beauty and attention to detail. Built as a family home in the 1980s the house is a blend of northern New Mexico architecture and passive solar design. The thick walls have a combination of mud plaster and tierra amarillo or yellow earth. The living room has a traditional mud floor. The house is filled with original art and one of a kind steel furniture made by the owner.
The bright sunny kitchen is the heart of the house. A large farmhouse table easily seats 10. The living room connects through an archway to the kitchen and is the most dramatic room in the house. Large windows face the massive Los Palacios escarpment and the bosque that borders the Rio Chama. Curl up on the suede sofa under a Pendleton blanket and watch the light change or retire to a reading chair to pass the time.
With three bedrooms and two baths the house is perfect for two couples or a small family. One bedroom is located on the first floor, with a queen size bed, ample closet space and its own sink. The master bedroom is on the second floor. The queen size bed sits in its own alcove with large windows looking east towards the Los Palacios escarpment and the Chama River. The room also has a sitting area, and a large desk for those who may need to keep up with a little work or writing even while on vacation. The master bath features a large deep tub, big enough for two. Also on the second floor is a guest room with a single bed, perfect for a young child who needs to be near Mom and Dad, or an unexpected guest.
Both the downstairs bedroom and the living room have south-facing portals that are protected from the wind and are perfect for year round use. On the north side of the house is a large screened porch with a table seating four to six, a hammock, and comfortable easy chairs.
Should you need a little more action, Santa Fe is an easy 45 minutes away. Close to old San Juan Pueblo and the hot springs of Ojo Caliente, with fine dining and tasty local New Mexico cuisine within easy reach. Hiking opportunities galore.
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