Contemporary territorial-style home located on oversized view lot at the end of a friendly cul-de-sac, comprising 1824 square feet of living space, plus an attached two-car garage.  Split floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an open office/den off of the living room.  The kitchen includes 42" solid wood upper cabinets, upgraded appliances, custom tile countertops and backsplashes, and custom lighting.  Floor tile in high traffic areas, carpet padding and carpets are all upgraded to take advantage of the "warm-on-the-tootsies" radiant floor heating.  The master bedroom is spacious, wired for stereo speakers, and includes a large, walk-in closet.  The master bathroom has cultured marble countertops and surrounds, dual sinks, a jetted tub, separate glassed-in shower, built-in medicine cabinet, and more custom lighting. Like to entertain?  This home has views of open space and mountains to the south, an oversized redwood deck, a unique (outdoor) woodburning kiva fireplace with a built-in recirculating water feature, flagstone patio, 6-person spa, bancos, serving area, and more.  Have an intimate gathering around the fireplace or a large party spread out on the patio and deck! This home features many more upgrades, including: Ceiling fans & lights throughout Service doors from garage and utility room UV-treated windows Garage door opener & 3 remotes Professional-grade, easy-care landscaping - xeric & native plants on automatic irrigation system and directed run-off Custom front door screen The Rancho Viejo community (see http://www.ranchoviejonorth.org) offers hundreds of acres of open space to explore, numerous plazas, almost 10 miles of paved trails, several parks & play areas for the kids, songbirds & wildife, and views galore.  The night sky is awesome!  Schools and colleges, worship opportunities, coffee houses, restaurants, grocery store (under construction), gym, and recycling station all within a few miles.  Downtown Santa Fe is only 20 minutes away!  Secure RV/boat/trailer storage available.  A covenant-controlled HOA (fees apply) - all documentation available for review. Give us a call or come visit us! This home is broker owned.