Distinctive Sandia Heights! Upscale, established neighborhood of custom homes on spacious-view lots. Close proximity to the Sandia Peak Tram, the Sandia foothills walking and hiking trails, entertainment, shopping and fine dining. La Cueva High School district; close to Albuquerque Academy and other fine private and public schoolsSpacious .87 +/- acre view lot situated to capture magnificent city & mountain views—This custom residence is precisely sited for passive solar gain. Spacious, serene, panoramic view lot with deep private drive & extra car parking. Step up to welcoming Portico with raised ceiling & custom front entry door. Private view patio, surrounded by courtyard style privacy wall, located directly off Portico, with lush lawn, lush plantings—breathtaking mountain & city views.

Inviting entry foyer with raised ceiling, genuine Spanish tile floor, guest closet, decorator ledge & view window—pocket door off entry, leading to kitchen area, may be closed off for privacy. Grand greatroom with 18 ft.+/- raised ceilings, genuine Spanish tile flooring, exposed Adobe walls, planter area, custom Kiva style fireplace with exposed Adobe accents, custom mantle & extended hearth with Banco, ceiling fan, exposed beams, recessed lighting, Mountain View windows & clerestory windows. Gracious formal dining room with raised ceiling, decorator ledge, clerestory window, recessed lighting, custom chandelier, wet bar with crystal & china storage areas, plush carpeting—Nearby kitchen access--pocket door may be closed off for entertaining ease. Gourmet kitchen with raised ceiling, skylite, custom ash cabinetry, genuine Spanish tile flooring, ceramic tile counters & backsplash in neutral/muted tones, corner mountain & city view windows, upscale appliances (Jennair cook-top with top-of-the-line accessories), cooking island, breakfast bar, spacious pantry & planning desk—Inviting breakfast nook with view window & lower greenhouse & backyard access. Spacious & private Artist’s Studio/greenhouse with passive solar gain, gleaming/recently re-finished brick flooring, raised ceiling, ceiling fans & multiple outdoor access doors—lower level provides access to private, lush patio with surrounding Hacienda privacy wall, lush plantings, lush lawn, dwarf peach tree & more—perfect for intimate Al Fresco dining!

Three spacious bedrooms or two plus study, with ample closet space & easy bath access—two bedrooms offer access to upper level artist’s studio/greenhouse—Private/Separate master bedroom with 16 ft +/- raised ceilings, genuine Spanish tile flooring, Adobe accent backdrop wall, custom built-ins, Kiva style fireplace with exposed Adobe accents, extended hearth & Banco, clerestory windows, ceiling fan, --Atrium door access to private patio/perfect hot tub area, with surrounding/private Hacienda style wall, lush lawn, lush plantings, dwarf peach tree, garden areas & more—Private, gated access to spacious backyardTwo full baths—Master bath offers his & her vanities & sinks, Spanish tile flooring, mountain view window, block glass accents, two person/dual head shower, outdoor/backyard access--Spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving & skylite—Guest/hall bath offers Talavera tile accents, skylite & view window. Intimate/relaxing reading nook with Sandia Peak Tram & mountain views. Service room with wet-sink, built-in ironing board, ample storage, storage closet & vent window. Two car finished garage with workshop space, garage door opener, extra freezer/refrigerator space—Attached/spacious storage room, can be locked for security--easily accommodates garden tools, sports equipment, luggage, etc. Manicured/easy maintenance panoramic city & mountain view lot with multiple private/open & covered patio/dining areas which provide intimacy & entertaining ease, lush lawn, mature trees & shrubs, lush plantings, southwest natural landscaping & some xeriscaping—Two dwarf peach trees, multiple types of lush plantings, Photinia shrubs, lush lawn, exterior, accent solar lighting & more --A Gardener’s Paradise!

Extras Include:Expansive .87 +/- Acre view lot in Sandia Heights, Custom built--George Lewton, builder--Norb Lohse, architect—Precisely sited for passive solar gain, 440 sf. +/- greenhouse/artist’s studio under main roof with recently refinished brick flooring, quiet/private street, recent/2005, hot water radiant floor heat with three zones, beautiful natural light throughout the home, four patio areas with Hacienda style privacy walls, genuine Spanish tile flooring, exposed Adobe accents, two custom/efficient fireplaces, custom ash cabinetry throughout, recently replaced/2008, 1.28 commodes plus master bath sinks & faucets, large/dual head shower in master bath, five skylites, active solar hot water heater with propane back-up, custom wet bar with ample storage, planning desk in kitchen, spacious storage area in garage/can be locked for security, built-in ironing board, five skylites, statuary Nicho, intimate/peaceful reading nook with views of The Sandia Peak Tram, solid core wood doors & more—Simply the Best!