A RARE OPPORTUNITY
This truly remarkable estate, built in 1926, is set on just over 3 acres within Santa Fe's coveted Historic Eastside District. The Acequia Madre House features a spacious 5,450 sq ft main house alongside a 2,313 sq ft carriage house. Recognized by both federal and state historic preservation authorities, the main house embodies the rich heritage of the region.
Designed in classic Old Santa Fe Style, the single-story structure showcases territorial elements that capture the essence of Southwestern architecture.
Inside, the main house offers an array of inviting spaces, from cozy to grand, including a spacious living room that serves as the perfect gathering place, an elegant dining room, and a study that provides a quiet retreat for work or reflection.
Visualized and built by Eva Scott Fenyes, her daughter Leonora S. M. Curtin, and granddaughter Leonora F. Curtin, the Acequia Madre House is a living museum of fine handcrafted woodwork, sculpted kiva fireplaces, and traditional artistic details. These trailblazing women played a significant role in the evolution of Santa Fe's cultural, art and historical identity, and their legacy is beautifully reflected in the exquisite workmanship of this extraordinary property.
Two luminous sunrooms create serene and sunny spots, from which one can enjoy the peace and beauty of the natural surroundings. The estate includes a one-car garage as well as parking for up to 13 vehicles. The property is adorned with mature trees and features a large lawn.
Conveniently located just moments away from iconic Canyon Road and the historic downtown plaza, this architectural and historical showpiece is unequaled in its entertaining and artistic potential. Being offered below appraisal.
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Explore the heart of Santa Fe
The Historic Eastside is one of Santa Fe’s oldest communities, and certainly one of its richest in terms of history and natural color. Some Historic Eastside real estate properties go back centuries, and were once the abodes of Santa Fe’s most revered residents and famous characters. Located roughly along the eastern edge of the Santa Fe, today the Eastside isn’t just single-family adobes, but also art galleries, boutiques, and world-renowned restaurants.
The area once served as the city’s nexus, largely due to the Acequia Madre – the “mother ditch” that at one time irrigated this formerly agrarian area. The homes are now mostly enshrouded behind high adobe walls, tall trees and colorful gardens. There are also compounds composed of groups of homes, which are densely gardened and rich in history and atmosphere.
While the mountains or the sunsets aren’t always within sight, there’s plenty of color, romance, and grace. The lots here are appropriately sized for their in-city location. Residents enjoy easy access to some of the city’s finest restaurants and high-end art galleries: Canyon Road is within walking distance; the Randall Davey Audubon Center, located on Upper Canyon Road, offers 135 acres of hiking trails and grounds; and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is also within walking distance. Every Christmas Eve, 25,000 celebrants visit the area for the Farolito Walk, when residents line the streets and their homes with paper bags weighted down with sand and candles, invite revelers in for hot cider and carols, and generally share the holiday spirit with anyone and everyone.
Soaked in history and genuine Santa Fe style, the Eastside offers a taste of the City Different, both old and new.