Quiet and charming oasis, located in the heart of Santa Fe's Historic Eastside, and a stone's throw to Canyon Road and the Plaza. Built in 1988 for Santa Fe New Mexican arts critic David Bell, the original two-story structure is carved into an east-facing hillside at the fork of Lorenzo Lane in a verdant neighborhood of historic homes. Unusual for Santa Fe, the yellow stucco exterior gives this delightful home the look of a French country house. Through the quaint, unimposing facade, one enters a surprisingly spacious, yet cozy, three-bedroom home with stunning views of Mount Atalaya and Picacho Peak. French doors open from the living/dining room and all three en-suite bedrooms to a tranquil courtyard surrounded by stone walls, walkways, and irrigated, terraced beds planted with lavender, perennials and shade trees. The primary bedroom was added in 1997 and the attached casita (accessed from the courtyard) was built in 2017 per the design of famed Santa Fe
architect Richard Martinez. The property features an abundance of charming features, including: Antique kitchen cabinetry repurposed from a landmark Santa Fe hardware store; 12-foot living/room dining room ceiling with vigas; Diamond-plaster-finished living/dining room, primary bedroom, and casita walls; Painted floors and wood ceiling detailing; Kiva fireplace; French doors into the courtyard from all bedrooms and living/dining room; Landscape lighting and small fountain in courtyard. Modern upgrades include: AC/Heat supplied by mini-splits installed in kitchen and all bedrooms in 2017; Lochinvar, high-efficiency gas furnace installed in 2021 supplies radiant floor heat and instant hot water; Roof-mounted solar panels installed in 2017 that supply 100% of the electricity. The property was previously a popular short-term rental with rave reviews from guests. This is truly the ideal enchanting Santa Fe retreat that is not to be missed!