Beautiful home on almost acre corner lot in Rancho Viejo. Soaring ceilings and large windows throughout the home provide an abundance of natural light and warmth. The home has 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 living areas, with spectacular outdoor spaces and gardens. The large entryway leads into the lovely formal living room boasting 12' ceilings, vigas, kiva fireplace and grand picture windows overlooking the patio and gardens. The second living area is a large open concept kitchen, dining room and den with a pass-through window into the formal living area connecting the two spaces for intimate living and entertaining. The Chef's kitchen is well appointed with updated appliances, large cabinets, and a large center island looking over both living areas and onto the patio. The large split plan primary bedroom offers maximum privacy with its luxurious ensuite bathroom filled with natural travertine stone tile, venetian plaster, custom vanity, spacious walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. The large window in the second bedroom offers great lighting for a flex space - office or studio. The spacious third guest room has a large south facing window for cozy warmth in the winter. The home is surrounded by lovely floral gardens, fruit trees, shade trees, grapevines, berries, and is ideal for al fresco dining. The community of Rancho Viejo is uniquely designed as a collection of villages, each with its own central gathering plaza and bordering preserved open space with miles of walking and biking trails. Conveniently located within minutes to shopping, restaurants, schools, and medical facilities; and easy access to the Santa Fe Plaza or southbound travel via I-25.