53 Vallecito Rd

Serenity and privacy, breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and the convenience of a Northside location only minutes to downtown Santa Fe, Casa del Arbor Encantado (House of the Enchanted Tree), is sited on 2.6 acres on a dead-end road in the desirable Vallecito De La Tierra subdivision. This single level home, with no interior steps, has 3 bedrooms, plus a library/office, 3 bathrooms and a desirable and flexible floor plan. Carved tree trunk columns at entry add a unique, rustic organic charm and welcome you into a spacious and comfortable open-concept living and dining area, featuring iconic Santa Fe style with a wood-burning Kiva fireplace, high ceilings, beams and vigas, Saltillo tile floors and decorative tiles, flowing into the kitchen featuring granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Doors from the living area open to an expansive outdoor portal and deck ideal for dining and entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful mountain views. French doors from the living area open to a library/sitting room with custom built-ins, a renovated full bathroom and guest bedroom, which could also easily serve as a second primary suite. The primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet, jetted tub, walk-in shower and outdoor deck with mountain views. In a separate wing of the home is a self-contained living space perfect for guests or an in-law suite, with a bedroom with private entrance, a half-bath and spacious pantry area featuring built-in cabinetry and plumbed for a sink and gas line for a stove. A two-car garage with direct entry. New stucco and renovated guest bathrooms in 2026. This lovely property is ideally located with easy access to the La Tierra Trailhead and to Santa Fe’s restaurants, galleries, museums and cultural attractions.