Elegant home on conservation lot adjacent to open space makes for a very quiet home with expansive views of the mountains. The original owners have taken excellent care of the property and have updated in the last 1-5 years, including re-stuccoing, roof sealing, new hot water heater, new more efficient heating system and new evaporative cooling. Plenty of space for entertaining guests with a large formal dining room, lovely sitting area off the kitchen and a eat-in dining space in the kitchen as well as the high counter top bar seating. The patio space to the west is perfect in the evening as well as the covered portal off the living room with a flagstone patio for enjoying the outdoors. Kiva fireplace to enjoy a warm fire in winter. Newly installed evaporative cooling for summer time as well as radiant in floor heating. The main bedroom suite is spacious with a tub and shower and walk-in closet. It is on the opposite side of the home with three bedrooms and an office on the other side. Powder room and two car garage complete the floor plan. The entire yard space is enclosed with designer wrought iron gates for entry from 3 sides of the home. Enjoy the quiet of Rancho Viejo without being too far out of town. Near the Santa Fe Community College and delightful parks and trails throughout the community.