Single Family Residence In Taos Ski Valley

Built in 1968, the Brownell Chalet is an iconic fixture situated prominently up at 9,400 feet on a sizable half-acre parcel at the immediate entrance to the core village zone (CVZ) of Taos Ski Valley. The chalet, which receives much lovely sun even in the depths of winter, is the last remnant of what many remember of the magical historical ski village base. Consistently serving for over four decades as the Brownell family home - the owners of the historic Thunderbird Lodge (and its Twining Tavern) - this property possesses amazing provenance. Bordered by the flowing Rio Hondo on its north side, Thunderbird Road on its west side, and the site of the old Thunderbird Lodge on its south side, the property location simply does not get any better. And with stunning views looking right out over the village core up to Al’s run and the wider front-side terrain of the TSV ski resort, it is hard not to imagine what lasting memories must have been made by those lucky enough to enjoy the Brownell Chalet grounds over the last 60 years. In the more recent past, the charming 5,140 sq ft three-story chalet has served as a lodge for seasonal guests as well as home to the well-known Der Garten Bistro, an absolute local favorite during ski season. The chalet currently offers four en-suite guest accommodations; the ground floor Bear Lair (with full kitchen and living room), the ground floor Kitty Cave (with kitchenette), the ground floor Fox Den studio (with kitchenette), and on the property’s top floor the two-bedroom Bird’s Nest (with kitchenette and lovely balcony overlooking the base area from the south-side room.) There are also two additional bedrooms located on the middle floor saved for the family which brings the total number of bedrooms in the building to seven, all en-suite. There is also a half-bath located on the middle floor. And furthermore, the property’s parking area can accommodate ten to twelve vehicles – a very important attribute in any ski area particularly in this case where just a 300-foot walk on hard level-grade surfaces with no stairs will deliver you directly to Lift 1. The new lucky owner of the chalet will have varying options with regard to how to use the property in the future. Given that the home itself is solidly built with a versatile layout, and numerous balconies offering great views, the new owner could continue to use the property just as it is used today. Or, the chalet could be fully renovated, bringing many modern amenities to this amazing structure. Or, given the degree of change that continues to occur in the TSV CVZ, and given the commercial nature of the property’s zoning, the property could be entirely redeveloped utilizing its sizable acreage and its perfect location.  Such redevelopment would maximize not only views out over the core village area but also out over the Rio Hondo towards the northside area and USFS lands and associated mountain peaks. Kit Carson Electric, NM Gas, Kit Carson fiber internet, town water and sewer are all connected to the property or are present at Thunderbird Road. It is safe to say that an opportunity like this may never again present itself in the TSV core village area. For video, please visit [hidden information]