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Corner Cottage, 2009 Earthship in Taos, New Mexico


LISTING DETAILS

A stunning example of Earthship architecture, the Corner Cottage combines Gaudi-esque beauty with perfect performance living off the grid. Set on two acres close to the Phoenix mothership with mountain views all around, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath global model stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter with no heat source other than the sun. Solar electricity and hot water with a minimal propane bill for just the oven. The home is spacious with a huge greenhouse growing grapes and bananas extending the entire length of the home wide enough to be an additional living space, with additional private greenhouses in the kitchen and bedrooms. The bathroom is a work of art, large and tiled floor to ceiling with glossy black tiles and matching fixtures, sea-foam green tub for two inlaid with seashells and a stunning mermaid stained-glass door by Tanya Parks. The bedrooms are huge with plenty of closet space. The custom kitchen features lovely, logical cabinets, a hand-made mosaic backsplash by Hillary Kushner, handmade cement counter tops inlaid with cobalt blue glass, gas double oven and solar powered SunFrost refrigerator. Flagstone and cement floors. Handmade charming details throughout like the recycled washing machine panel "scales" on the home's exterior. Walk to the Rio Grande National Monument. Watch the balloons rise from the Gorge in the mornings if you're up early. Has a successful short term vacation rental history as well.

FOR SALE  $425,000  
20 Gorge Vw, Taos, NM 87529
2 beds  |  1 baths  |  1872 sqft  # acres

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1954 Mid Century Modern and 2009 "Pinwheel" in La Crescenta, California



LISTING DETAILS

MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL COMPOUND Consisting of 2 important architectural houses, an extraordinary 5.5 acre cactus garden, and entertaining pavilion, all entered by a long private drive. 

The original structure is the DOROTHY SERULNIC RESIDENCE, 1953 by Richard Neutra, FAIA. Walls of glass offer spectacular mountain and city skyline views. Stunning and bright living room, den, 2 bedrooms, and full bathroom. There is wonderful built-in Neutra furniture throughout. 

The present owners decided to use the Neutra as a guest house, and commissioned the PITTMAN/DOWELL RESIDENCE, 2009, by award winning architect Michael Maltzan. His design is anchored by a totally unique 7-sided structure with an interior courtyard. The living room has stunning views; there is a smart office area, stunning den, gorgeous master bedroom and a spectacular, oversized bathroom. The compound offers total hilltop privacy bordering the Angeles National Forest and is very celebrity-friendly. 

FOR SALE  $4,500,000   SOLD   $4,250,000
3947 Markridge Rd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
3 beds  |  2 Full/1 Half baths  |  # sqft  5.5 acres

LINKS:
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CACTUS GARDEN AND ENTERTAINING PAVILION