135 Mesa Sea, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

WELCOME TO ADOBE DE ARTISTA.   Interested in a turn-key investment? This property may have just what you're looking for! A long history as a popular short term rental, with many guests returning to enjoy it year after year-- this is true opportunity! It is in compliance with the new Taos County Short Term Rental ordinance, and while the permit is not transferrable, all the leg work has been done for the new owners to reapply. Furnishings can be also be negotiated with a separate bill of sale. Does it get any better? Yes it does! High speed fiber optic internet makes remote working a breeze. The whole house just got new stucco, completed May 2025. The stucco comes with a 10 year warranty!  This custom adobe features quintessential Taos charm throughout over 2000 sqft of living space. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with incredible views on 1.25 acres. Designed and built by renowned Taos painter, Ed Sandoval— adobe, wood, mica, straw, clay and stone come together to create an inspiring space that is truly a work of art! The home borders a large parcel of Pueblo land, providing unobstructed views of the mountains.   Walking in the front door, you enter one of the two living spaces and are greeted by beautiful vigas and plaster walls. Passing into the main living space— it is open and welcoming, with more beautiful plaster, vigas, tile and wood flooring. This space is full of natural light from the southern wall of windows. The sunken living space has a built-in banco around the southwest style wood-burning fireplace. The cozy kitchen has custom cabinetry and the dining area is anchored by a massive circular window— perfectly framing the Sangre de Cristos to the east.   The primary bedroom is generous in size with painted plank flooring, walk-in closet and another impressive southwest style fireplace with lovely mica details. The en suite primary bathroom features a gorgeous river stone shower and a small fireplace for ambiance. The second bedroom is also a good size with more southern windows. It opens to one of the outdoor patios and has its own small en suite bathroom with shower stall. There is an additional 3rd full bathroom, as well as a laundry closest.   Outdoors, there are multiple living areas setup for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of the serenity and expansive views. Wind down in the hot tub under the vast sky and Milky Way. There is a covered carport and outdoor storage area for skis or fly rods.   Just 20 minutes to downtown Taos, 25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley and truly is a special special property.