{"id":345867,"date":"2026-01-13T12:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=345867"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:55:09","slug":"inside-a-sophisticated-southwestern-compound-in-santa-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-sophisticated-southwestern-compound-in-santa-fe\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Sophisticated Southwestern Compound in Santa Fe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santa Fe, New Mexico<\/a>| Ricky Allen – Tara Earley Group<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Fe – Main Downtown Brokerage<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014rugged stacked stone, sturdy vigas, accent latillas, and earthy stone tile\u2014coexists with contemporary comforts and conveniences and 360-degree views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed by esteemed area architect Steven Samuelson and built in 2007, the impressive primary guest residence exemplifies the area\u2019s 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\u2019s kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and top-tier appliances. Doors open to a breathtaking \u201cinfinity\u201d patio that conjures an ethereal sensation of hovering above the pi\u00f1on- and juniper-strewn high desert landscape\u2014a 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Horses are welcome on much of Santa Fe\u2019s rolling land, and related pursuits are a favorite pastime there. The equestrian facilities at the Dusty Boot\u2014conceived by lifelong rancher, horseperson, and self-proclaimed vaquera Sofia Marquez\u2014are 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carefully chosen landscaping\u2014including aspens, roses, and Russian sage\u2014add 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\u2019s delightful four-season climate and enviable 300 yearly days of sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770377,"featured_media":345878,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1537],"class_list":["post-345867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-new-mexico"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8-1.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rYv","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346142,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/gene-hackmans-santa-fe-estate-finds-buyer-after-only-one-month-on-the-market\/","url_meta":{"origin":345867,"position":0},"title":"Gene Hackman\u2019s Santa Fe Estate Finds Buyer After Only One Month on the Market\u00a0","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"February 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A striking Santa Fe estate once owned by legendary actor Gene Hackman has sold in record time, capturing a buyer after just one month on the market. 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