Rustic, romantic, natural and charming describe this treasure nestled in whispering pines amidst one of New Mexico's most interesting geographical areas. Enveloped in a natural animal habitat is a captivating home dressed in warm woods and hand stacked stone. This private retreat takes custom features to a new level with its melding of nature and urban conveniences. This is an opportunity to reside in a gift from Mother Nature.

BENT TREE RANCH is located 30 miles southwest of I-40 at Grants, New Mexico off NM Highway 53 near The Ice Caves, El Morro National Monument, El Malpais National Monument, Zuni -- Acoma Trail and is on the west side of the Continental Divide between Grants and Ramah, New Mexico. The elevation runs from 7625' to 7725'.

This custom home built in 2007 is setting on 640 acres of deeded forested land has a pitched Pro Panel metal roof with covered decks and patio on three sides of the home.

The main floor has 1226 sq.ft. with a 7'x12' breakfast nook, 12'x12' kitchen, 19'x17' living room, 9'x9' _ bath and laundry room, 10'x10' second bedroom, 13'x14' master bedroom and full jet bath and large custom shower. The loft has a 7'x19'storage / utility room and 19'x18' 2 bed main portion of the loft. The living area in the loft is 284 sq ft.

See the Floor Plan and a Virtual Tour.

• 17' ceiling at peak of roof with wood beams and tongue in groove wood ceiling
• Custom antler chandelier in living room and fans in both bedrooms
• Natural rock wood burning fireplace with glass enclosure
• Natural rock island around stove with custom cedar counter
• Custom cedar dining room table with custom hand built chairs
• Custom cabinets and granite counter tops
• Hardwood floors and carpet in second bedroom and the loft
• All windows are Pella ProLine Thermal- Double pane
• Ceramic tile floor in utility room and _ bath
• Custom marble in the master shower
• 2'X6' construction with 7 1/2Ó thick insulated walls
• 4 burner propane stove and griddle by Fisher Paykel
• Kenmore Pro refrigerator / freezer side x side
• Electric GE Monogram dishwasher, built in oven and built in microwave
• Kenmore electric washer and dryer
• Rheem 62 gallon electric water heater
• Central forced air propane heat
• Water conditioner
• Home alarm and smoke detectors
• Electric and telephone

There are horse facilities built in to a large metal barn with pipe horse runs on the outside and stalls on the inside. There is a large shop and storage for equipment, trucks and large RVs.

There is a 1000' water well with storage and a pressure tank within a pump house.

The entire ranch is fenced and in 2009 the ranch received 1 bow/either sex and 1 cow rifle Elk permits.

Elk, Deer, and Turkey are the main wildlife that lives on the ranch. The ranch is all useable and mostly wooded with meadows and natural lakes that collect and retain the rain water, rock outcroppings, pinon, cedar, and pine trees with natural grass cover.

You can find your Paradise at the BENT TREE RANCH !

Price: $ 795,000. with terms.

(Click on Images for Larger Versions)