A private retreat near downtown Santa Fe and all its amenities, this beautifully appointed northern New Mexico–style home has a functional light-filled floor plan with subtle contemporary touches and views of rolling piñon-strewn hills and wide-open night skies. Highlights include a gracious living area with French doors leading to a sunny south-facing patio, handsome vigas, vaulted ceilings, stained concrete floors, radiant heat, evaporative air conditioning, and an attached powered shed. The three bedrooms are secluded on the second floor, including a primary suite with a spa-like tub and access to a private balcony. Located on 3.17 acres approximately five miles from the Plaza in the Chupadero River Valley, the home is surrounded by beautiful drought-resistant landscaping that is a certified wildlife habitat and includes a sustainable water harvesting system as part of the automatic irrigation system.