Amid the rolling open terrain northwest of historic downtown Santa Fe, a 25.3-acre equestrian sanctuary known as the Dusty Boot combines the spirit of the Old West, contemporary luxury, effortless comfort, and consummate Southwestern style.
At the base of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the small city of Santa Fe is known the world over for its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, easily accessible outdoor activities, thriving arts scene, and diverse cultural history that includes many of the legends of the American West. The striking open terrain northwest of the city affords a lifestyle that is both rural and sophisticated, often with panoramic views of multiple mountain ranges, badlands, and cinematic sunsets.
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Among the expansive properties in the peaceful, prestigious area known as La Tierra Nueva is a 25.3-acre estate known as the Dusty Boot, where the spirit of the Old West persists in stylish harmony with contemporary luxury. A virtual Southwestern sanctuary recalling a Spanish hacienda, the 5,186-square-foot compound features a guest complex, a superior equestrian facility, and a variety of outdoor living areas and amusements. Throughout, Southwestern style—rugged stacked stone, sturdy vigas, accent latillas, and earthy stone tile—coexists with contemporary comforts and conveniences and 360-degree views.
Designed by esteemed area architect Steven Samuelson and built in 2007, the impressive primary guest residence exemplifies the area’s singular aesthetic and offers two restful bedrooms and three baths. The heart of the home is a handsome great room with soaring ceilings, a majestic fireplace clad in stone and copper, and an inviting cook’s kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and top-tier appliances. Doors open to a breathtaking “infinity” patio that conjures an ethereal sensation of hovering above the piñon- and juniper-strewn high desert landscape—a perfect perch for reveling in vast views of mountains, dramatic clouds, and impossibly blue sky. Nearby, an alfresco kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven and a built-in grill. Long- and short-term visitors will appreciate the comfort and privacy of the freestanding auxiliary guesthouse, which offers one welcoming bedroom, two baths, and numerous striking stylistic flourishes and features. The compound affords the opportunity to construct a majestic additional residence while living in the guest complex and overseeing the project.
Horses are welcome on much of Santa Fe’s rolling land, and related pursuits are a favorite pastime there. The equestrian facilities at the Dusty Boot—conceived by lifelong rancher, horseperson, and self-proclaimed vaquera Sofia Marquez—are a paradigm of Southwestern riding culture and equine well-being. Highlights include four oversized heated stalls with turnouts, automatic waterers, a tack and laundry room, a washing area, an arena, a round pen, and a walker. The stable complex also includes versatile, light-filled, and climate-controlled spaces that can easily serve a number of purposes: a contemplative office, an art or recording studio, a peaceful place for yoga or meditation, a sala, or a well-outfitted gym. At the center of it all is a lush emerald courtyard with a waterfall trough, a sitting area with a focal fire pit, and an easily accessible powder room.
Carefully chosen landscaping—including aspens, roses, and Russian sage—add colorful natural accents, while further afield are fenced orchards, raised garden beds, water features, a hen house, and an entertaining pergola. Combining these desirable outdoor amenities and diversions with a wealth of debonair indoor spaces, the Dusty Boot is an inimitable property, designed for living the consummate Southwestern lifestyle amid Santa Fe’s delightful four-season climate and enviable 300 yearly days of sunshine.
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