What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Southwest facing floor to ceiling windows that warm the house during the day.
berm houses are buried in the ground on the north side keeping them at a constant temperature.Property Description
Walk through century old mesquite Mexican doors into the huge adobe walled courtyard connecting the two homes. Main house is one bedroom en suite, 1 & 1/2 bath, 12' cathedral ceiling facing southwest, open floor plan with 9' floor to ceiling opening windows southwest exposure, galley kitchen, Jenn-Air fridge, commercial gas range, dishwasher, granite counter tops and granite composite sink, granite counter tops and Mexican ceramic sinks in the bathrooms. Guest house is two bedroom, 1 bath, pantry, wet bar, wood stove, game room and sunken hot tub with stunning views of Cooke's Peak from both homes. The earth berm passive solar houses are very energy efficient and save money on utilities; on demand gas hot water, heats only when needed. 500 gallon rain water collection tank. The guest house can be for friends and family, rental income, airbnb or an in law suite for teenagers or parents. This second house has a 'safe room' with a steel door; also 2 car garage, shop with 220 electric, plus 2 car carport with iron gates, circular gravel driveway, fenced yard with mature fruit trees (apples, pears, cherry, apricot & plum) and a dozen grapevines, raised gardens and fountains. There is a seasonal arroyo (creek), pad for RV parking and hook up and well with 3 acres of water rights. 16 miles from the City of Rocks State Park, 1 mile to La Esperanza Vineyard our local winery. Located a short, scenic drive to Silver City for shopping, restaurants, art galleries, doctors and hospital, Western New Mexico State University and the Grant County airport. Beautiful property in the Mimbres valley, San Lorenzo, New Mexico where there is a take off and landing strip. Selling as is with right to inspections. A Safe Haven with a View to Live for!Neighborhood Description
rural country compound with horse farms and cattle ranches surrounding our location.
In the Mimbres there is a post office, country store and restaurant.Market Area
Silver City is a half hour drive from our location and Deming is approximately 45 minutes drive. Grant County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7) at an elevation of 5,732 feet. Gila National Forest, Mimbres Cultural Heritage Site,School District
Cobre Consolidated School District
San Lorenzo Elementary
Silver Consolidated Schools
Western New Mexico UniversityCommunity
Gila Hot Springs Community nearby. Mimbres Region Arts Council, La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Rammed Earth |
| Exterior Finish | Masonry Plaster - Other Other |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Cork |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 30 sqft |
