181 Back Basin Rd

Forever Expansive views. Exceptional Privacy. This 45-acre family retreat of native forest, meadow and wildlife habitat is in Angel Fire Resort, 5 minutes from the ski lifts and amenities. With sweeping views of the Wheeler range, this 6,784 sq. ft. home is move-in ready and built to last. Privacy and seclusion are secured on all sides. The immediate neighbor is the 130,000-acre historic CS Ranch. A seasonal creek runs through a private 8-acre meadow. Beautiful – Indoors and Out, Practical, Resilient. This modern home has plenty of space inside and outdoors for large family gatherings or events.The overall floor plan and list of features are in the Photo Gallery of this listing. The first floor features an authentic adobe Casita with its own full kitchen, custom cabinetry and furniture made by local craftsmen, and a private entrance ideal for guests. There is plenty of room for outdoor dining and grilling. There are 2,500 sq ft of tiered, organic gardens. In addition, two food and flower-producing greenhouses are inside.The second floor features a spacious light-filled kitchen which has been fully upgraded with high-quality appliances, special granite countertops, a large working island and walk-in pantry. Leading into the living room, there is a stunning floor-to-ceiling rock wall fireplace, tall picture windows and vaulted ceilings. An expansive wraparound deck leads out to pristine forest trails.The Primary Suite with its adjacent sitting area and balcony encompasses the entire third floor. From the balcony which overlooks the forest, there is a panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. It also has an adjacent three-room bathroom suite which has a jacuzzi soaking tub with views of Eagle Nest Lake all the way to Red River. There is also a two-person shower, a separate toilet room and walk-in cedar closet. A sleeping loft above this Suite has dramatic 360-degree views.The modern passive solar architecture brings natural light into every room of the spacious floor plan. This intelligent home has many solar and high-tech features. The whole home is a green design, built from the ground up with many sustainable, non-toxic features that provide energy efficiency, comfort, strength, and durability. Modern solar panels with updated batteries reduce electric bills. Solar Thermal panels quietly supply the primary radiant floor heating day and night, which significantly reduces propane usage. There is ultra high-speed fiber-optic Internet/Wi-Fi throughout, enabling full-time working from home. You must see this special property to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and views from every room. Private, secure parking for 5 cars: 2 in garage (EV-charging ready) and 3 in parking area. Angel Fire ski resort has 86 ski trails and a nationally acclaimed mountain bike terrain park open mid-May to mid-October. The Resort has an 18-hole PGA Golf Course, tennis and pickleball courts, and a fully equipped country club. Angel Fire Airport, a 10-minute drive to its jet-capable runway, serves private aircraft as well as Advance Air’s five roundtrips a week from Albuquerque. Taos is 24 miles away, offering eclectic shopping, art galleries, restaurants, museums, world-class Taos Ski Valley, and a modern hospital. Historic Santa Fe is just a 2-hour drive. Make an appointment to experience this unique Family Retreat.