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Quality and beauty are the hallmarks of fine craftsmanship apparent throughout this magnificent, artisan-built log home. Surrounded by natural beauty from every angle and set upon five tree covered acres in the prestigious Ranches of Sonterra, the home enjoys incredible views from every direction.

With awe-inspiring views of Sierra Blanca and it’s surrounding range to the west, and the uniquely beautiful Capitan Mountains to the east; the sunrises and sunsets will take your breath away!

This fine home was custom built in 2006 with solid log and timber construction and in-floor radiant heat. There is an attached triple garage plus a flat site where a motor home can be parked. The metal roof and durable wood-composite decking defy aging to provided optimal years of beauty, enjoyment and protection.

Four beautiful seasons can be enjoyed from inside and outside this delightful, hilltop haven. The great room features a spectacular wall of windows to bring in vista views and lots of natural light. An impressive river-rock fireplace reaches all the way up from the beautiful hardwood floor to the massive logbeams of the towering tongue & groove wood ceiling. The dining area, with its lodge ceiling and six windows, is perfectly situated to take advantage of a magnificent Sierra Blanca view. The sensational, gourmet kitchen features quality cabinetry, upscale fixtures, top-of-the-line appliances, slate-like tile floor, and gorgeous granite counter tops. Lovely doors on both sides of the great room open to the deck, which spans the entire south end of the home. The views from the deck are positively exquisite!

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The master bedroom and bath, sauna room, and a half-bath “powder room” are conveniently located on the main level of the home. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms and a full bath. All of the lavatory basins throughout the house are pottery vessels; gorgeous works of art created by Alan Miner, a well-known local potter.

The entire downstairs is a wide-open “anything area” that includes a bathroom, wet-bar, cozy stove-fireplace, and double doors opening to a concrete patio with a hot-tub. The possibilities for this area are diverse! With little or no modification it could be used as a game-room, studio-workshop, or home gym.

Partition walls could be added to create a private living arrangement or guest quarters.

This remarkable home offers all the privacy and beauty of a mountain resort, yet it is located minutes from the renowned Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and the charming Village of Ruidoso. MLS# 18292 – $750,000. For more information and to schedule an exclusive showing contact:

Jim and Carolyn Douglass

Associate Brokers • Bill Pippin Real Estate

(505) 937-3033

Office: (505) 257-4338 Toll Free: 1-800-489-9289 If you are planning to sell your unique property and would like to have it featured on a page like this call Jim and Carolyn Douglass at (505) 937-3033. (This is not a solicitation to list property currently offered for sale with another Realtor®)

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ne of the most romantic properties in New Mexico, Cider Mill Farms is an established and profitable 11-acre organic farm with unlimited fresh water and billion dollar views. Designed by award winning architects, this exquisite residence strikes an enviable balance of old and new. Perfectly sited in a 100-year old heritage apple orchard, the “magazine cover” home includes a double car garage with a large workshop area, spacious decks and airline views.

Brilliantly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces, the open floor plan with soaring ceilings and windows is an entertainer’s fantasy. A separate guest house with kitchen and bath make the perfect mother-in-law or caretaker’s quarters.

Environmental award winning Cider Mill Farms currently produces abundant organic vegetables for local markets along with organic apples, apricots, plums and peaches from its heritage orchard. Seven artesian springs supply three pretty ponds, a large greenhouse and the fields with an unlimited supply of fresh water.

The barn, designed to match the house, is configured to support the farm and orchard operation and serves as a store to sell produce once a week. The complex easily has the potential to be a great horse property, alpaca ranch or lavender farm. MLS# 141122. $1,250,000.

What’s your dream? A rare opportunity for the truly discriminating buyer.

For More Information Contact:

Elliott Miller (575) 430-1016 REALTOR® - Associate Broker

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United Country Boot Hill Realty • (575) 585-2413

If you are planning to sell your unique property and would like to have it featured on a page like this call Jim and Carolyn Douglass at (505) 937-3033. (This is not a solicitation to list property currently offered for sale with another Realtor®)

uptown style versatile

Mountain magic meets metropolitan chic in this artful place for work and living.

Like a private island in the center of Ruidoso’s Gateway District, the location for this unique property offers privacy and convenience. It is well suited to any number of commercial pursuits. A studio, dayspa, gallery or office would be well served by the adaptable, light-filled rooms and excellent, off-street parking.

Possibilities for home-based business ventures are countless.

Beyond the modern kitchen, where rustic touches add friendly warmth, is a substantial, open living area.

High ceilings and expansive walls allow the distinct prospectfor use as a showroom or gallery space.

Two baths have been fully remodeled and elegantly appointed. Up a dramatic stairway a loft leads to a second bedroom and outdoors to a privately secluded patio courtyard.

Turn off Sudderth Drive and proceed through a custom, electronic gate into the private parking courtyard. Two full-sized vehicles can be sheltered beneath the separately built carport. A charming front porch is a delightful welcome to all who enter the building. The front room is a living area that is perfect to be used as a front office or reception area. Just beyond is the master bedroom. Here a wonderful, Kiva fireplace is the focal point. This bedroom can be adapted for use as an executive office or private studio.

Whether you are looking for an exclusive business environment or for a mountain escape with fashionable, metropolitan appeal, this place deserves consideration as a premier property of versatile style. $268,000 MLS# 15318

For more information about this propety call : Bill Hirschfeld, Owner/Broker, e-PRO A+ Realty Services 1044 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345

Toll Free: 1-800-687-0511 Phone: (505) 258-4574

If you are planning to sell your unique property and would like to have it featured on a page like this call Bill Hirschfeld. (This is not intended as a solicitation to list property currently offered for sale with another Realtor®)

The Gazebo Shopping Center 2103 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico Midtown shopping has always been one of the highlights of the mountain village of Ruidoso. The Gazebo Shopping Center has been a long-time favorite stop of visitors and locals alike.

With its variety of specialty shops, restaurants, offices and boutiques, all inter-connected by covered boardwalks and decks, the Gazebo Shopping Center has been a Ruidoso landmark for more than twenty years.

Now the Gazebo Shopping center is being offered for sale and can be The back yard gazebo is a charming focal point for considered an investment opportunity society luncheons, garden parties and weddings. unsurpassed by others. This unique property began its history in the 1940’s as a rustic lodge. Later it was was lovingly restored and remodeled to accomodate an enticing variety of businesses with approximately 8,000 square feet of shopping and dining space. The Gazebo spurred a new concept to Ruidoso by presenting live entertainment from the front gazebo on weekends and holidays. This attracted the attention of visitors and locals and helped cement The Gazebo Shopping Center as an anchor point to Al Fresco dining, receptions and art shows can be ac- the Midtown shopping district. Beyond comodated with shady comfort in the back courtyard. history, The Gazebo Shopping Center maintains its fashionable charm and desirable mountain community style.

In addition to the famous front gazebo, there is a delightful backyard gazebo surrounded by lush green grass, decks and flower beds. Here, with its storybook appeal, many weddings and receptions have been accomodated.

All eyes can be on the bride as she

procedes down stairs to the gazebo and her waiting groom. The back yard is also an excellent location to book small arts & crafts sales.

Out back there is a barn area of approximately 400 square feet. This is great for storage; but it could be rented out as space for an antiques vendor or craftsman. Parties and promotions have also been booked on the upper observation deck that has its own wrought iron gazebo.

More potential is presented with a 1,000 sq.ft cabin that is included with the property. It can be used as housing for a caretaker or rented to residential or commercial tenants.

Plenty of parking in front and back is a tremendous asset. While locals may shy away from Midtown locations that have no parking, they patronize Gazebo businesses because they can easily park and shop or dine.

The creative investor may recognize the potential here to further capitalize on the venture by dividing the property co-op style and selling units individually to shop owners. A serious buyer, willing to make a significant down payment may be able to negotiate for owner financing arrangements. Find out all the details on how to make this unique property work for you by calling Doris Schoffthaler, the exclusive agent for the sale of The Gazebo Shopping Center.

MLS#14590. Offered at $1,395,000.

Doris Schoffthaler 937-5118

A Ruidoso-Style cabin is included in the package offering additional commercial/residential income potential.

dorisj@trailnet.com 505-258-3888 TOLL FREE:1-866-505-3888

Bonito Falls

Just minutes from Ruidoso, next to the Bonito River, and tucked into a hollow near Bonito Lake awaits a multi-faceted business property so unique and beautiful, it is beyond compare.

Each year, according to the U.S. Forestry Service and the city of Alamogordo, 500,000 visitors enjoy the Bonita Lake area. The Bonita Falls Restaurant offers one of the most unique locations and settings for a restaurant in all of New Mexico.

Built on solid granite with 500,000 pounds of concrete, rock and steel and 2.5 miles of rebar, Bonita Falls Restaurant opened in April of 2004. Bonita Falls Restaurant features fabulous bridge island dining and is completely surrounded by water. This unique property offers three dining areas. A covered deck dining area, an island dining area with umbrella tables, and a high rise deck overlooking huge, cascading waterfalls. Total seating capacity for the entire restaurant area is approximately 70 people. There is a waiting area to accommodate 20-25 people that overlooks the Bonito River. Tiki torches at night and beautiful landscape night lights throughout the property inspire romantic evenings.

Everywhere you look is water, water and more water. People enjoy marvelous ambiance and can feed the fish and ducks that swim and meander about freely.

The sparkling and fully equipped commercial kitchen is ready to go.

The restaurant has beautiful Saltillo tile floors and comfortable radiant heat. Downstairs is a country store for selling and renting fishing tackle, camping and picnic supplies.

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Patrons don't need a fishing license to cast their line into one of the private fishing ponds that are stocked with 9 - 14 inch EID inspected Rainbow Trout. Visitors enjoy catching the trout and having them cooked at the restaurant or taking them home. The huge waterfalls flow with a pump system that pumps approximately 250,000 gallons of water per hour. The water is pumped out of the Bonito River, oxygenates the fish ponds and then pumps the water back into the river.

Included with this property is a charming cabin in a setting of intimate gardens, natural & man made water features, and a pond. Located next to the Bonita River and accessed by a quaint footbridge, the cabin and its private surroundings are perfect to rent out nightly, for weddings and romantic getaways. It features 800+ sq. ft. of living space, 1,200 sq. ft. of deck, a rock fireplace, and a large Jacuzzi. Private fishing rights are included.

For more information on this opportunity call: This beautiful and unique property can be purchased with Seller financing. The down payment and terms are negotiable.

“If you are a serious buyer, I have a serious seller”.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

REAL ESTATE

(505) 257- 4228 • Toll Free: 1-800-489-9289 1608 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345

An Enchanted Hills Hideaway

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armony The Elements of

Earth, water, fire, wood and metal are brought together in a distinctive blend of texture and color pleasing the senses with a comfortable and relaxing environment.

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pproach the rustic iron gate of this home and hear “water music” played by a fountain from within the flagstone courtyard surrounded by a tall privacy fence. Linger on the large front deck in the cool shade provided by a high beamed, architectural roof. This outdoor area progresses with ease into the home and provides many versatile living, dining and entertaining options.

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elax into this lightfilled home retreat as you enter through sideby-side glass and wood double doors.

Designer touches and details such as the gas-log fireplace and accent colored walls blend with natural tones and create a positive energy flow.

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atching Frigidaire Gallery professional-grade appliances reign supreme in the heart of the home, the kitchen. Recessed lighting illuminates the expanses of seamless countertops and an abundant array of cabinets, drawers and built-ins. Just beyond the kitchen and positioned to enjoy the best of morning sunlight is an area well suited for a variety of uses such as an exercise, hobby, or sun room.

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pen the door from the master bedroom, look on to its private sun-deck and hear the calming sounds of a lyrical fountain. Light-filled and lovely, the master suite is a haven for the senses. The master bath is designed to delight with a spa-like environment of architecture and style . Rich stonelike tile, designer lighting, a grand Jacuzzi tub, a unique sink bowl and fixtures add to the feel. The large dressing room and closet is enhanced with many built-ins, organizational features and laundry.

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atural beauty and simple elegance enhance the spirit of this tranquil mountain retreat.

ou deserve the enchantment of a special hideaway such as this. Call for more information and arrange your private showing today.

1044 Mechem Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345

Bill Hirschfeld Owner/Broker, e-PRO

Toll Free: 1-800-687-0511 Phone: (505) 258-4574

If you are planning to sell your unique property and would like to have it featured on a page like this call Bill Hirschfeld.

(This is not intended as a solicitation to list property currently offered for sale with another Realtor®)

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ucked into the heart of Ruidoso’s historic Upper Canyon and set among towering pines and whispering aspens is a memorable home of distinction. Its original rustic character of beamed tongue & groove ceilings, knotty pine walls and hardwood floors embrace modern comforts in laid-back woodland style. Fully furnished and professionally decorated, this warm and gracious haven offers timeless appeal for vacation getaways or year-round living.

Open to the living room and convenient to the we l l l i t , modernly equipped kitchen; the dining area looks out through large windows over the peaceful beauty of the back yard.

From the kitchen, a pass-through window can be opened to the patio for easy outdoor entertaining. With several conversation seating areas, you and your guests can mingle with ease among the multi-tiered decks. Tall cedar fences enclose the yard so you can soak in the big hot tub and lounge in privacy. Keeping your back yard paradise green and beautiful is simple with a full five-station drip irrigation & sprinkler system. Attached at the back of the house you’ll find a shop with power, work benches, storage and a freezer. There are two big off-street parking areas beyond the back fence which will accomodate several vehicles.

A day of entertaining, shopping in nearby Midtown, attending the horse races, or casino gaming can leave anybody weary. Here, at your Upper Canyon retreat, a split-bedroom floorplan allows for quiet and privacy after your busy day in the mountains. The master bedroom suite is spacious and light, a haven unto itself with a gas-log fireplace, television and big bathroom. With plenty of room for exercise equipment, you can unwind and get ready for a relaxing night of sleep.

Two other bedrooms each have their own bathrooms and were professionally decorated with unique personalities. The office at the front of the home could be used as a fourth bedroom if desired.

The living room is spacious and inviting. Pull a book from the built in shelves, curl up on the couch and relax to the glow of a gas log fire in the handsome stone fireplace. Do you remember holidays when the whole gang gathered after a traditional meal to watch a big bowl game? This fall, treat them to the game on your wide-screen LCD, high definition, surround-sound home theater system.

Components and wires are hidden from sight so nothing gets in the way of your enjoyment.

This home reflects all of the best-loved charms that make Ruidoso living special. Call today for more information and to arrange your private showing.

1044 Mechem Drive Ruidoso, NM 88345

Bill Hirschfeld

Owner/Broker, e-PRO

Toll Free: 1-800-687-0511 Phone: (505) 258-4574 If you are planning to sell your unique property and would like to have it featured on a page like this call Bill Hirschfeld.(This is not intended as a solicitation to list property currently offered for sale with another Realtor®)

Upper Canyon

Ridgetop Retreat This magnificent three-tiered, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,574 square foot custom designed Lincoln Log Home is privately situated on two lots set upon a hilltop. beneath the beauty of Sierra Blanca and above the Ruidoso River Valley. Deer, turkey, and other local wildlife are frequent visitors to the area.

This majestic masterpiece enjoys glorious southern exposure.

A regal, gated, concrete drive leads you up past terraced garden beds and boulder landscaping to a large paved parking area. The entry level of the home has a huge game room with a copper topped bar, wine cooler, comfortable seating, game table, and large flat-screen TV. There is also a big bedroom with bath, laundry room, and garage entry on this level. The lower level floors are Travertine marble. Step inside the elegant elevator or take the stairs, if you prefer, to the main level.

The main living area has towering windows and a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace enhancing the splendor of the timber-beamed high ceiling. The kitchen is designed to delight with lots of genuine Krafmaid cabinets, rich granite counter tops and a big center island with lots of storage, electrical outlets and icemaker. Stainless steel appliances by Whirlpool include a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer dishwasher and self-cleaning double oven. A five-burner Kitchen-Aid cooktop is crowned by a Broan solid-state hood. The kitchen and dining room flooring is aged brick pavers finished to a soft shine. From the dining area, double doors open onto a spacious deck with lovely views over the Ruidoso Valley. There are also double doors from this deck into the living room. Lustrous hand-hewn hardwood floors extend from the main living area into the master bedroom suite.

The home’s ambient warmth is from a radiant floor heating system. In the master bedroom suite double doors open to a private deck. A wonderful master bath retreat has an oversized whirlpool tub, separate shower and Travertine floor.

Upstairs there are two more bedrooms, each with a bathroom, separated by the big loft room that overlooks the living room and fireplace.

All of the fine quality furnishings throughout the home were selected exclusively to enhance the loghome charm. Everything except a few personal items will remain for the new owners.

The epitome of Ruidoso mountain living can be yours.

Call today for a private showing.

MLS# 102020. $1,300,000.

For more information on this opportunity call:

REAL ESTATE

(575) 257- 4228 • Toll Free: 1-800-489-9289 1608 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345

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This Home of Impeccable Quality Enjoys 360° Views on 20 Acres!

ine craftsmanship, which can only be accomplished by a true artisan builder, is apparent in every aspect of this exceptional home. Completed in 2005, it was constructed for a lifetime of trouble-free enjoyment. Exclusive “Perform Wall®” 14” concrete panelwalls, three-stage stucco coating, and Gerard stone-coated steel roofing (with a transferable 50-year warranty) mean this home will defy environmental extremes for generations to come with enduring beauty, comfort and style.

Quality continues throughout the interior where elements of fine detail are decidedly evident. At the entry you are immediately awed by a magnificent view of Sierra Blanca perfectly framed by an expansive wall of windows in the living room. All of the windows throughout the home are premium quality Kolbe®. Windowsills and ledges are defined by the warm glow of naturally shaped solid walnut and/or polished travertine marble. The main living area features a stone fireplace that reaches from the floor all the way up to the 17 foot high ceiling. Lodge-style beams and a custom elk horn chandelier define the living area with mountain inspired spirit.

The media room, just off the dining area, has its own natural gas Heat & Glow” Kiva fireplace.

A Plasma TV designed for high-altitude performance stays with the home. Other furnishings throughout are available by separate agreement.

The Home and Separate Casita are wheelchair accessible with a total of 3,533 sq. ft. There are 4 Bedrooms and 3½ Baths. A heated 1,500 Shop Building with an Office is also on the property.

Gracious entertaining is in order with the home’s easy, ambient flow from entry to living room, to patio, dining room, and kitchen. Your inner gourmet will delight to the spacious kitchen. The expansive walnut topped work island, the polished granite counters, the custom made knotty-alder cabinetry and alder-wood panelled Subzerotm refrigerator and Kitchen-Aid dishwasher are all essential to the kitchen’s unique beauty and high degree of functionality. At first glance the “Elmira®” stove looks like a prized antique; yet it is thoroughly modern with a hidden panel of electronic controls, easy care glass top and efficient self-cleaning oven. The for more information and to arrange a private showing contact kitchen space also enjoys a sunny breakfast nook and a unique coffee-bar with more cabinets and its own panel concealed Fisher & Paykeltm drawer dishwasher. associate broker

Rita Young

With twenty acres to explore, endless views, and 849 square feet of under-roof porches, the outdoor living is truly remarkable. Horses are allowed making this property an ideal spread for the New Mexico mountain lifestyle.

(505) 937-2732 toll free:

email:

1-800-658-2773 ritayoung@valornet.com

MLS# 100885 $1,795,000 Shown by appointment.

727 Mechem Dr • Ruidoso, NM (505) 257-9057

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Located in Alto Village at the edge of the world renowned Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club golf course, this home is just right for year-round living or cool weekend getaways to the mountains.

With its sunny setting and park-like surroundings on two large lots (totalling approximately 1.42 acres) this can be your own private resort destination! Included with the property is a full membership with golfing privileges at the only 18-hole championship golf course in the Ruidoso area. Its lush fairways and breathtaking views are just beyond your back yard! Amenities at Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club’s also include a private clubhouse with dining room, pavilion, pro shop, two tennis courts and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

The living room of the home is open to the kitchen and has a wonderful fireplace and massive architectural windows towering up to the heights of the 20 foot ceiling.

Open a door and step out to enjoy warm morning sunshine and cool afternoon shade on the deck. Just beyond the living area is a sun room connecting the home with the For more information about this and other upscale properties she has listed call: double garage. There are two good-sized Jan has lived in the Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club area for the past 13 bedrooms and a full bathroom. years. A Realtor® for 35 years, she has earned an outstanding reputaUpstairs, the spacious master bedroom suite has a full bathroom and a huge walkin closet. Look out the big window and enjoy a delightful view looking out over the golf course. Adjacent to the master suite is a large loft area that is Ideal for uses as an office, lounge, crafts area or artist’s nook. mls#: 100166 List Price: $299,000

Jan Smith Broker Associate

All American Realty office:

(505) 257-8444

toll free:

1-866-207-0826

cellular:

937-0533

email:

jansmith@zianet.com

tion as a top producer selling luxury homes and land developments in California, Nevada, and New Mexico. She has owned and operated real estate offices in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas selling properties in Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe and other resort locales.

If you are planning to sell your fine home and would like to see it featured prominently on a page like this, call Jan and put her experience and expertise to work for you!