A 3.7-acre hilltop overlooking the pion- and juniper-strewn terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains lies north of Santa Fe’s historic downtown. With its exceptional scope, self-sufficiency, security, and superior construction and finishes, it is unparalleled in the area, featuring four distinct homes, spas and fitness facilities, a chicken coop, greenhouse, pool, and spa of resort-quality, as well as a veritable outdoor cinema, among a host of other outdoor entertaining venues. There are three serene water features, colorful flora, perennial, vegetable, and herb gardens, fruit trees, and fruit vines and bushes along the walking paths.
There is more than 7,000 square feet of living and entertaining space in the main residence. There is an elegant living room and an adjoining dining room with fireplaces, both of which open to the magnificent portal and pool terrace. Additionally, the home features a rare professional kitchen with Imperial appliances, a grill, and a pizza oven, in addition to a well-equipped residential kitchen with a bar and butler’s pantry. There are 600 bottles of wine in the wine cellar, accessible by a spiral staircase. Built-in speakers are featured in the casual media room.
It includes a luxurious bedroom, a courtyard with stairs leading to a rooftop deck, a spa-inspired bath with massage area, a walk-in closet the size of a room, and a sitting room. The owner’s suite is secluded in its own secure wing. Two guest suites are located in a wing on the opposite end. Two more apartments with living spaces and kitchens are situated above a three-car garage on the upper floor. A catering kitchen and a laundry room are also included in the residence’s staff quarters.
There are five bedrooms and eight bunk beds in the chic 4,000-square-foot residence known as “Cielo,” and it has a wonderful entertainment area with fireplace, a breezy portal, a dramatic balcony with fireplace, a sleeping area with fireplace, and a sleeping area with fireplace and mountain view. It also has a massage room, gym, sauna, and a beauty salon on the lower level, as well as storage for furs, art, and sports equipment. In addition to a fireplace and a 22-person dining area, the sophisticated 5,000-square-foot “Bella Vista” residence includes a chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, plating kitchen, wet bar, two powder rooms, a heated glass balcony with a panoramic view, an all-season portal, and a butler’s pantry. In the basement, there is a family room with a bar, a discreet laundry room, two bedroom suites, and two bunk rooms for eight people with baths. The new “Verano” duplex has two one-bedroom apartments, each with its own stylish bathroom and en suite wet bar.
Outdoor living and entertaining are nearly year round in Santa Fe thanks to its four distinct seasons. Along with a projector and retractable screen facing an expansive lawn, the “Campo” entertainment pavilion also features a living space with a fireplace, a dining arbor, a wet bar, and a half-bath. There is a stunning heated swimming pool and spa with a sun-washed terrace that is easily accessible from all homes. Within walking distance is an impressive multi-season portal with a wood-burning fireplace, heaters, and retractable screens.
As one of the world’s most magnificent estates, Vida Encantada literally means “enchanted life.” With extraordinary homes, gardens, and recreational facilities, it truly lives up to its name.
