Your Southwest getaway awaits in enchanting Los Ranchos de Albuquerque! Bienvenidos a la Casa de Encanto!
Huge 3,000 Sq Ft ranch style home on large, private, 1 acre lot in charming North Valley Albuquerque. Peacefully nestled inside safe, well established Lee Acres neighborhood. Easy backroad access to Balloon Fiesta Park w/ beautiful Sandia Mountain views from backyard patio... amazing sunrise & sunsets!
While remote in feeling, you remain just minutes away from dining, shopping, trails, wineries/breweries, Old Town, Downtown, Balloon Fiesta, Corrales & the Westside. Santa Fe is a short 1-hr drive.
Headed to ABQ for the Balloon Fiesta? This is your property! Why?
Property Located Directly in the Balloon Corridor:
Because of the unique local wind patterns known as the "Albuquerque Box," hot air balloons frequently drift straight south down the Rio Grande valley. If you stay here, you can step out onto your patio at dawn with a cup of coffee and watch dozens of balloons fly directly over the cottonwood trees before you even leave for the park.
The Rural Oasis Vibe:
Unlike the busy commercial areas, this area features tree lined streets, historic adobe homes, quiet lanes, lavender fields & the peaceful Los Poblanos & Rio Grande Bosque trails.
The Backroads Traffic Advantage:
Because you are already situated northwest of the main city center, you can use local back roads (like Rio Grande Boulevard or Chavez Road) to approach Balloon Fiesta Park. This allows you to completely bypass the brutal bumper-to-bumper gridlock on Interstate 25.
Popular Nearby Attractions...
Trails / Nature:
Los Poblanos Open Space: 10 Minute Walk / 3 Min Drive
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park: 10 Minute Drive
Bosque Trailhead: 10 Minute Drive
Bachechi Open Space: 10 Minute Drive
BioPark Zoo: 15 Min Drive
Sandia Peak Tramway: 20 Min Drive
Restaurants:
Sadies (Local Fave! Authentic New Mexican) - 1 Min Drive / 5 Min Walk
Dions (Local Fave! Pizza/Subs/Salads) - 2 Min Drive / 6 Min Walk
Lotaburger (Local Fave! Burgers & more) - 1 Min Drive / 5 Min Walk
Little Anita's Express (Mexican to go) - 1 Min Drive / 4 Min Walk
Luigi's (Italian) - 1 Min Drive / 4 Min Walk
Dave's Valley Grill (Huge Menu - BRK/LCH/DNR + Full Bar) - 3 Min Drive
Campo @ Los Poblanos (Upscale, Reservation Only Inside Historic Inn): 7 Min Drive
Flying Star Cafe (Local Favorite! BRK/LCH/DNR) - 8 Min Drive
Vernon's Speakeasy (Steak House) - 3 Min Drive
Church Street Cafe (Old Town - BRK/LCH/DNR) - 11 Min Drive
Sawmill Market (Old Town - Collection of Eclectic Eateries & Bars) - 10 Min Drive
Wineries/Breweries:
Casa Rondeña Winery - 3 Min Drive
Hops Brewery (Full Food Menu) - 4 Min Drive
Steel Bender Brewyard (Full Food Menu) - 6 Min Drive
La Cumbre Brewing - 7 Min Drive
DH Les Combes Winery & Bistro (Old Town) - 9 Min Drive
Noisy Water Winery (Old Town) - 11 Min Drive
Coffee Shops
Pinion Coffee House: 3 Min Drive
La Luz Coffee: 5 Min Drive
Day Spas
Hacienda Spa @ Los Poblanos: 7 Min Drive
Ten Thousand Waves (Santa Fe): 1-Hour Drive
Groceries:
Smiths - 2 Min Drive
The Fruit Basket (Local Produce & Chile Products) - 2 Min Drive
Sprouts - 9 Min Drive
Whole Foods - 12 Min Drive
Costco - 7 Mins
Sam's Club - 9 Mins
Entertainment
Main Event (Arcade, Pool Tables, Bowling. Laser Tag & more) - 8 Min Drive
Top Golf - 7 Min Drive
Flix Brewhouse (Movie Theater + Dining/Full Bar) - 9 Min Drive
Cliffs Amusement & Water Park (seasonal) - 10 Min Drive
Casinos:
Sandia - 14 Min Drive
Santa Ana Star - 24 Min Drive
More About The Property...
The house has been in our family for decades (my childhood home) & has been recently renovated — refinished original hardwood flooring, new baseboards, new paint, new guest bath flooring / vanity, new carpet, new bedding / mattresses, new ceiling fans, new blinds, new area rugs & more… a lot of sweat equity & love went into the home & we can’t wait to share it with you! *Please support local homeowners & communities, not corporate properties.
It includes 3 bedrooms --- a large, oversized master w/ King bed, en suite full bath, closet, workstation & smart tv. The 2 very spacious secondary guest bedrooms both enjoy Queen beds + smart tv; one with an en suite bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans + AC/Heat.
The home also offers a large kitchen, formal living room, spacious dining room & HUGE den / family room. Super cozy secondary living space, perfect for relaxing with the entire family! Large panoramic windows w/ expansive open sky views, oversized 14’ sectional couch & ottoman, 70” Sony smart TV, foosball table, CDs/DVDs/Books/Games & Full size futon.