Lovely, Peaceful 3 bd/2ba Adjacent to Public Land/River

Private, protected "horse property" borders the public lands of the Rio Grande River bosque (woodlands), on a major migratory bird flyway and 15 minutes from Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, known internationally for birding. You'll love this bright, spacious, well maintained home with beautiful mid-views to gardens, pasture, bosque, mountains. Custome home has many special features: Fireplaces in large living room and large dining room, which has two walls of windows. Two sink areas on opposite sides of the extra large kitchen; energy efficient fridge and washer; dishwasher and gas stove. Generous master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with two sinks. New: flooring, carpet, paint, and new roof in Oct 2006.

The house is lovely, but best of all is the location at the cul de sac of a very quiet, green, private lane in a friendly, semi-rural neighorhood. Protected by earthen irrigation ditches, trees, and green fields on 2 sides, the walking, biking, and horseback riding are great right out the front door. You can go for miles on public lands, yet the home is 7 minutes from the Socorro plaza downtown. Large barn/shop (1650 sq ft) and 3 acres irrigated grass pasture--lease pasture to local alfalfa farmer if not wanted for livestock or 4-H projects, and he'll do all the caretaking. Low maintainance, water-wise perennial garden blooms continuously 10 months. Green, shady yard with many mature trees. Two trellised patios, one open patio. City water; great septic system; propane forced air heat, water, cooking; electric appliances and lighting. Small town living an easy 1 hour 15 minute drive to Albuquerque's lively arts and restraunt scene, minutes from desert and river habitats with waterfowl and wildlife in the neighborhood. Ideal, affordable home for family with kids who love animals and open space, or retirees who love nature.

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