Rolling across 175 acres of quintessentially Southwestern ranchland — a seemingly infinite tableau of brown earth, piñon, and juniper — Rancho Alegre is a magnificent residential property destined to be known as a Santa Fe landmark. Designed by renowned architect William F. Tull and featured in the June 2008 issue of Architectural Digest, the impressive pueblo-style residence is nestled near the crest of a hill with panoramic views of the Ortiz and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The residence features a 13,000 square-foot main house; central plaza courtyard; santuario; torreon with rooftop deck; guest and caretaker’s quarters; carriage house; and expansive rear patio with entertaining portal, infinity-edge pool, hot tub, and cabana. Not far off lie a private four-bedroom guesthouse and equestrian facilities that include twelve casita-style horse stalls and a large riding arena.
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Plaza
The beautiful exterior courtyard plaza is designed to evoke the traditional villages of Spain and Mexico. Bordered on all four sides by the main house, santuario, rose garden, torreon, fruit tree orchard, longhouse, carriage house, and outdoor cantina, and accented by a central fountain, the plaza provides a haven for outdoor fiestas, events, and activities. On the eastern side, a “zaguan” entrance features a grand main gateway with oversized antique doors and a lofty ceiling. Large iron nails called “clavos” create a unique design element that echoes throughout. This entrance, and the large parking area located outside of it, offer convenient guest access to the plaza and rear patio for outdoor events.
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