Set in the lush, tree-lined North Valley of Albuquerque, this distinctive historic home was built circa 1850. Originally a stagecoach stop, it is constructed of terrone, a type of adobe cut from the bank of the nearby flowing acequia, and modern additions and updates blend seamlessly with the plentiful authentic details. Vintage wood beams, salvaged from the Alvarado Harvey House, contrast with the lustrous white walls and accentuate the strong, smooth curves of the adobe. The antique brick and wide-plank wood floors have been freshly refinished, and the home features a total of seven fireplaces—one in every bedroom—and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen. The dining room has high-ceilings and is washed with sunlight thanks to skylights and walls of windows. Three of the four bedrooms have en suite baths, and the office is steps from an updated three-quarter bath. Every room has a view of the enveloping gardens. On more than half an acre of established gardens and green lawn, the single-level home and the spacious detached guesthouse—which has a kitchenette and fireplace—are embraced by private patios, adobe walls, and latilla fences with vintage gates. Neighbors stroll along the acequia path with llamas, horses, and dogs, waving hello. A detached two-car garage completes the peaceful picture.