This extraordinary 1,900 square foot home is architect designed and carved into the side of a granite hill with fabulous views to the west overlooking seven mountain ranges and Santa Fe. It is within a gated community of fine homes and sits on five private, heavily treed acres and is an ideal setting for hiking and mountain biking, yet only 17 minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza. This home is Santa Fe style interpreted through contemporary eyes. It incorporates a great open room plan, with a 9'X 24' glass wall facing the view, with vigas, curved hard troweled plaster walls, and 10'+ high ceilings. There are two fireplaces, Indian slate floors, antique entry door, recessed lighting,and skylights, and fine contemporary paintings throughout, as well as an attached single garage. The master bedroom has a king size bed and is adjacent to the master bath and large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, antique blanket chest and walk in closet.The office has a queen size sofa bed and computer center with internet connection. The second bath has a Talavera tiled tub and shower enclosure. The full gourmet kitchen has everything necessary to whip up even the most complicated of meals, and a built in BBQ is just outside, as well as a large dining deck. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen, and the living area has three custom designed sofas surrounding an antique western coffee table. The huge yard is fenced and has no grass. This is a truly unique home which is only 25 minutes from the internationally known Santa Fe Opera and 17 minutes from the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Several Native American Pueblos are within easy driving distance and perform native tribal dances and hold special feast days, which are open to the public.