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Truchas,NM 87578
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,400 sqft
Price per Sqft $267
MLS Listing ID 202404059
Style Northern New Mexico,Pueblo,Spanish,Territorial
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1940
Lot Size 0.460 Acres
Acres 0.46
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
High on a ridge in the timeless village of Truchas, this enchanting property is a writer's dream—a retreat that beckons those seeking inspiration, solitude, and connection to a nearly forgotten world. Established in 1754 as Nuestra Señora del Rosario, San Fernando y Santiago del Rio de las Truchas, this Spanish land grant village has weathered centuries in serene isolation, named for the trout-filled river that sustains its fertile lands. Here, 8,000 feet above sea level, life slows to a tranquil rhythm, offering you a place to dwell in the past while writing your future.The property includes the iconic "Old Truchas Church," a beautifully preserved adobe landmark, one of the most beloved and photographed sites in Truchas. With its original mud walls, earth floors, and storied vigas, it's a rustic and warm space bathed in natural light from skylights and dormers. Once a two-room schoolhouse, this historic adobe now serves as a cozy living space, its handcrafted Spanish door opening to a private, fenced yard with breathtaking views of the towering 13,108-foot Truchas Peaks—the second tallest mountain in New Mexico. Every corner of this property holds a sense of place and purpose, preserving its quiet dignity and historic charm. For the writer seeking escape, the artist looking to reconnect, or the dreamer yearning for a home as untouched by time as Truchas itself, this property is a window into New Mexico's heart—a place to live and create, surrounded by the spirit of centuries past and the undisturbed beauty of the landscape. This property has no indoor plumbing, bathrooms or kitchen area in the church. Your vision of working within it will need to happen.
Location
State NM
County Rio Arriba
Interior
Interior Features Interior Steps
Heating Wood Stove
Cooling None
Flooring Dirt,Flagstone,Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Parking Features RV Access/Parking
Pool None
Utilities Available High Speed Internet Available,Electricity Available
Amenities Available Gated,Other,RV Parking,See Remarks
Water Access Desc Public
Roof Type Metal,Pitched
Accessibility Not ADA Compliant
Total Parking Spaces 5
Building
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Sewer Community/Coop Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Northern New Mexico,Pueblo,Spanish,Territorial
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Guest House Detached,Outbuilding,Studio Attached
Schools
Elementary Schools Chimayo
Middle Schools Carlos F. Vigil Espanola Middle School
High Schools Espanola Valley High
Others
Tax ID R017474
Acceptable Financing Cash,New Loan
Listing Terms Cash,New Loan