Offering a rare combination of peace, privacy, and convenience, this two-bedroom, 2,304-square-foot Craftsman-style home is surrounded by natural beauty in the La Mesilla area. Nestled amid tall cottonwood trees at the end of a gated drive, it offers a single-level floor plan with an open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining room perfect for entertaining; a patio and pergola; an office; a wood stove; numerous built-ins; a primary bath with a shower and a soaking tub; and a freestanding two-car garage that could be converted into a guesthouse. The handsome kitchen features granite countertops, cherry cabinets, an island, Viking appliances, and Kohler fixtures. The builder used six different types of woods incorporated beautiful hand-finished details. The home enjoys dramatic westerly views encompassing the Jemez Mountain range and Chicoma Peak. The desirable, quiet location is near the Black Mesa Golf Course and only 25 minutes from Santa Fe and 40 minutes from Los Alamos.