507 Vigil Street Taos, NM 87571

Welcome to ELMhouse, a truly spectacular newly built home surrounded by mature Siberian Elm trees. Located on the quiet Vigil Street you are afforded all the conveniences that town living has to offer. Designed and built by award winning Architect/Interior Designer, Johnna Barrett of Barrett Design, Elm House incorporates bold, dramatic design with the latest in eco-friendly sustainability. As you approach the property, the first thing you notice is the impressive custom designed Corten steel panel which is backlit at night. The lovely foyer, lit with a wall of electric pillar candles and handmade clay tile leads to the open kitchen/ dining/ living area. The kitchen offers Bosch electric appliances and durable, stain resistant quartz countertops with a Summit gas cooktop. A 9-foot Panoramic door opens to the outdoor patio and on to a detached portal which is great for leisurely lunches and dinners and excellent for entertaining. The landscaping offers minimal maintenance with weed barrier, topsoil and mulch. A patch of year-round green is provided by synthetic turf. The spacious dining/living room area has a gas fireplace as well as a mini split unit for additional heat and air conditioning. There are two bedrooms on the first level with a mini split unit in each as well as a full bath. Three storage closets and a large pantry lead to the one-car oversized garage. Enjoy electric radiant floor heat throughout the home. Two tankless on demand water heaters assure that you will never run out of hot water! The walls of the home are breathable lime-washed hand brushed paint which produces a velvety finish. White oak floors throughout the home come with a lifetime warranty. Five handmade wire lamps are suspended from the ceiling, giving a striking effect as you ascend to the second level. The risers of the stairs leading to the second level are enhanced by decorative encaustic tiles. Upstairs you will find the spacious primary bedroom offering a glorious view of Taos Mountain, a gas fireplace and a large ensuite bathroom. The plaster work in the bathrooms is Tadelakt , an elegant traditional waterproof Moroccan lime-based plaster with handmade clay tiles. There is an additional bedroom and a bonus room with a terrace. The bonus room can be used as an office, a TV room, studio, or an additional bedroom. This newly constructed 2488 SF 4-bedroom, 3 bath home which sits on .215 acres with high ceiling and skylights is filled with natural light. The construction is 2x6 and 2x12 which gives the home a very solid feeling. The exterior of the home is finished with Elastomeric stucco, a superior, long lasting, water and crack resistant product. Superior craftsmanship can be seen in every aspect of construction and design. The home is offered fully furnished and decorated in a sophisticated and soothing neutral color scheme giving a buyer the opportunity to add their own personal touches. Bold and dramatic, this stunning eco-friendly home is a must-see and beckons you to call it your own.