New Mexico luxury home available Jan-Mar 2008-Ski 30 min, Santa Fe dining, arts, shopping-10min

Unique solar home with active and passive solar features on 21/2 acres of pinion and high desert property. Outside gardens and pond with waterfall. No heating bills in winter), solar hot water and hot tub; large sun room large deck with western (sunset views of three mountain ranges), tub; gourmet kitchen with gas stove, freezer; Southwestern fireplaces and vigas in living and recreation areas; three bedrooms, den, two office areas and recreation room in addition to kitchen, living and dining rooms. Large home theater and hi-speed Internet; respect and care for household items a must!

Quiet, private and luxurious living, but only 8 min from shopping and 10 min from world class Santa Fe downtown dining and arts. 45 acres of pine and wild area adjoining back yard. Excellent dining (three restaurants) and gym/spa available 11/2 miles from home. Easy access to major highways for trips to other places (Taos, Albuquerque, Native American pueblos, state and national parks and monuments etc.). High desert and mountain scenery with easy access to walking, biking and other outside activities.

We are an over 55 very active professional couple who spend our time in equal measure with work, volunteer community activity and fun. We have two older cats which stay home and thus require care, either from you or a cat sitter which we engage and you pay for while away. Our interests include travel, archeology, nature and birding, world cultures , charitable work, music and arts, cooking and outdoor recreation.