Gracing the San Juan Plateau of La Cresta, Rancho San Juan de las Golondrinas feels less like a house and more like a chapter of history brought to life. Inspired by the great Mexican haciendas, the home is a careful recreation of adobe style yet built to modern standards for… Read More todays comfort. Arriving at the gates, you step through a portndesigned after the San Gabriel Missioninto a shaded vestibule, where the first view through the Chancel Gate is not of walls, but of open air: the courtyard and covered patio at the heart of the home. Fruit trees and flowers frame the fountain, their fragrance drifting through the breezeways that connect every room. Inside, the hacienda reveals its character. The formal living room is anchored by a grand fireplace, its wood mantle reclaimed from an 18th-century Kentucky estate. Imported detailswrought iron window grilles, cantera stone columns, and handcrafted paversbring the spirit of Mexico into every corner. The kitchen is warm and inviting, with pine cabinetry, a blue tile backsplash, granite counters, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Off one side, the family room beckons with a wall of bookshelves and a Hacienda-style floor-level fireplace, perfect for quiet evenings. On the opposite side, the dining room glows with the charm of a beehive fireplace, making every meal feel like a gathering. The primary suite opens to its own private patio and features a cozy sitting area with a New Mexicostyle corner fireplace, complete with a raised hearth and rustic mantle. Its adjoining bath, with hand-tiled counters and shower, enhances the hacienda chara Read Less
Courtesy of WHEELER STEFFEN SOTHEBY'S INT., , Patrick Downtain.
Built in 1987, Building area total: 2655, 1 stroy, 1 story total, Living area: 2655, Living area units: Sqft, Building area units: Sqft, Entry level: 1, "Mediterranean/Spanish", "Ranch", "No Common Walls", "Adobe", "1 Story"
Community
"Horse Trails"
Cooling
"Central Forced Air"
Exterior Features
Patio and porch features: "Covered", "Wrap Around"
Fence
"Split Rail", "Wood"
Fireplaces
"FP in Dining Room", "FP in Family Room", "FP in Living Room"
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