$3 Million Colonial Pueblo Designed for Allergy-Free Living Is a True Breath of Fresh Air

An authentic New Mexico pueblo perched atop a mountain that's mere minutes from downtown Santa Fe is offering a "slice of paradise" where guests can enjoy a literal breath of fresh air—free from the allergens and pollutants that fill the city streets.

The Colonial pueblo home at 196 Overlook Road might look like something straight from the set of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” but the retreat is far more current than that.

Having recently undergone a significant price cut of $497,000 from its original $3.5 million asking price, the home is on the hunt for a buyer who will appreciate its majestic surroundings and unique architectural style.

Located on a private mountaintop just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, the property is a blend of old-world style and modern convenience. It offers the chance to own a distinctive 5,000-plus-square-foot sanctuary on more than 3 wooded acres, surrounded by alpine forests, gardens, and wide-open skies.

Accessed through a gated road that winds through woodland, the property offers both seclusion and refuge. Location played a major role in the home’s design, which has had only one owner since it was built in 2004.

“The owners wanted a home high above any of the common allergy-producing plants found at lower altitudes,” listing agent David Woodard says. “They wanted to be in the nurturing calm of the alpine forest.”

Being higher up has other perks, according to Woodard: “You’re well above any city light pollution, making it easy to see a massive number of stars. The privacy here is also unmatched. This was a very important requirement as well.”

The owners oversaw construction at every level. The result is a home steeped in character and rooted in classic Spanish pueblo and Colonial influences, while still offering modern amenities and functionality.

“The property was largely built using local natural materials and, once completed, was showered with obsessive care and maintenance,” Woodard says.

Inside, hand-plastered, double-thick adobe walls; massive hand-carved beams—including a 36-foot-long, 160-year-old Amish beam—and carved doors from around the world evoke the style of traditional Southwestern dwellings.

Radiant-heated brick floors, eight fireplaces, insulated windows framed in native stone, and thick walls add warmth and comfort.

The kitchen is a showpiece in its own right, centered around a large island and equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.

Woodard calls it “truly exceptional in its features, appliances, and layout,” designed for both convenience and entertaining. Two bedroom suites sit well apart for privacy, while an attached casita serves as a third en suite bedroom or a home office.

Outdoor living was also considered in the home’s design. Portals, patios, and terraces overlook planting beds and grapevines, while hand-set stone walls define the entry drive and grounds. Trails encircle the property, which sits just above La Barbaria Ranch, the last historic resting stop before the end of the Old Santa Fe Trail. 

The mix of privacy, craftsmanship, and natural setting gives this home a singular Southwestern flavor, and the new reduced price makes it an even more compelling find for anyone seeking a unique retreat above Santa Fe.