Supplements: 13608 Elena Gallegos Place NE DISTINCTIVE HIGH DESERT! MAGNIFICENT, CUSTOM RESIDENCE BY SANDIA CUSTOM HOMES, PERCHED HIGH ON A PANORAMIC .7068 +/- CITY& SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEW LOT! FOREVER VIEWS ABOUND! The Highlands at High Desert; Premier, established neighborhood of custom homes on view lots. Close proximity to walking & hiking trails, the Sand ... (Read more) 13608 Elena Gallegos Place NE DISTINCTIVE HIGH DESERT! MAGNIFICENT, CUSTOM RESIDENCE BY SANDIA CUSTOM HOMES, PERCHED HIGH ON A PANORAMIC .7068 +/- CITY& SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEW LOT! FOREVER VIEWS ABOUND! The Highlands at High Desert; Premier, established neighborhood of custom homes on view lots. Close proximity to walking & hiking trails, the Sandia Peak Tram, entertainment, shopping plus fine & casual dining. Eldorado High School district; close proximity to Albuquerque Academy & other fine public & private schoolsThis sumptuous retreat carefully zones private living from guest & entertainment spacesCustom contemporary Southwest style Hacienda retreat by Sandia Custom Homes, in the heart of High Desert, perched high on a serene panoramic city & Sandia Mountain view lot featuring an extended driveway providing multiple vehicle parking; approximately .7068 +/- of an acrePrivate Hacienda style courtyard entry with a rustic style privacy gate; enclosed courtyard with brick pavers & lush xeric plantings. Secure & secluded privacy! Covered Portal entry with exposed Corbels, vertical Vigas & a private patio areaCustom front entry doors featuring artistic carved designsExpansive, grand entry foyer featuring a raised tongue & groove ceiling with exposed Vigas, exposed beams, Corbels, Banco area, carved vertical Vigas, exposed Adobe wall accents, angled ceramic tile flooring, recessed lighting & artifact Nichos. Nearby gracious sitting area features an Adobe accent wall & nearby guest/coat closet Magnificent greatroom featuring a raised tongue & groove beam ceiling, exposed Vigas, Corbels, recessed lighting, artifact Nichos, ceramic tile flooring, carved vertical Vigas recessed entertainment area, custom Kiva style fireplace with a gas log & lighter plus extended Banco with exposed Adobe accents (can be easily re-converted to a wood burning fireplace) plus a custom curved wall featuring breathtaking Sandia Mountain view windowsGracious formal dining room with a raised tongue & groove beam ceiling with exposed Vigas, artifact Nicho, arched doorway, custom light fixture, mountain view window, entertainer's buffet area with granite tile counters, exposed Adobe wall accents, & custom built-ins. Convenient kitchen access for entertaining ease! Spacious family room featuring a private/dual pocket door entry, raised tongue & groove ceiling with exposed Vigas, recessed lighting, custom Kiva style fireplace (sealed gas log fireplace) with exposed Adobe accents, view windows plus outdoor, entertainer's patio access. Entertainer's haven!Gourmet country kitchen; versatile & accessible, featuring a Sandia Mountain view window, private pocket door, ceramic tile flooring, granite counter tops, breakfast bar & spacious buffet serving area. The kitchen also features custom lighting, decorator ledges, extensive Alder-wood cabinetry, cabinetry with accented glass insets, deep/stainless kitchen sink with a custom faucet feature, ceramic tile backsplash, walk-in butler's type pantry with ample shelving plus a nearby storage closet. Separate planning desk area with custom built-ins. Provencal accents complete this gourmet's dream! Breakfast area, located directly off the kitchen, features a raised ceiling, view windows plus outdoor access. Relaxing & peaceful! Four spacious bedrooms plus a study/fitness room or nursery which is conveniently located near the master bedroom. All bedrooms feature view windows, expansive closet space & easy bath accessibility. Two bedrooms & a full bath are located privately at the opposite end of the home & can be closed off by a private pocket door feature. Superb area for overnight guests, children or teens!Sumptuous, spacious master retreat, accessed by a private hallway. The master retreat features a raised, tongue & groove ceiling with exposed Vigas, recessed lighting & plush carpeting. The adjoining sitting room area features breathtaking view windows & a ceiling fan. The perfect respite!Three baths; Two full & one ½; Private master bath with a raised ceiling, recessed lighting, decorative accent paint, angled ceramic tile flooring, dual basins, custom Alder-wood cabinetry, garden tub, oversized two person shower, ventilation window, an expansive walk-in, cedar lined closet featuring ample storage spaceSpacious, large service room with ample storage space, folding area & ventilation windowFinished, oversized two car plus RV garage (1200 SF +/-). The RV area offers a 12 foot (+/) door plus a 14 foot (+/-) ceiling. The garage also offers attic storage space with easily accessible pull down stairs, a workshop area, custom built-ins, utility sink & outdoor access Lush, easy maintenance landscaping, designed by Hilltop Landscape, featuring auto timed bubbler & drip systems, xeric plantings, majestic trees extensive walkways, open & covered patio surfaces, southwest natural vegetation & multiple entertainment areas; A custom privacy courtyard wall surrounds the perimeter of the homePrivate entertainer's backyard with breathtaking views, lush plantings, a custom water feature & a finished garden tool storage room. The backyard also features a covered patio with a raised ceiling featuring exposed Vigas, Corbels & Latillas plus a custom, Kiva style, wood burning fireplace. An additional entertainer's patio is located off the family room & offers a raised ceiling, vertical Vigas, exposed beams, Corbels & brick pavers. Privacy & Serenity Surrounds! Extras to Note: One level custom retreat by Sandia Custom Homes; perched high to encompass the best in Sandia Mountain & city views! Manicured front & backyards, landscaping designed by Hilltop Landscape featuring lush xeric plantings, Southwest natural vegetation, Austrian pine trees, Desert Willow trees, Idaho Locust trees & Pinon trees just to name a few. The backyard features a custom water feature, extensive walkways, open & covered patio surfaces & multiple entertainment areas. The interior features Hurd wood casement windows, exposed Adobe walls, raised ceilings with exposed Vigas, vertical Vigas, beams & Corbels, several artifact Nichos, custom ceramic tile flooring, three custom fireplaces; one is aesthetically located outdoors near the covered patio; gourmet country kitchen with abundant custom Alder wood cabinetry & granite counters, ceiling fans, view windows, oversized & finished two car garage includes an RV garage. In-floor radiant heat with nine zones; each room features its own zone; two refrigerated cooling units plus outdoor auto timed bubbler & drip systemsSimply the Best! QUALITY CUSTOM BY SANDIA CUSTOM HOMES! GREAT DESIGN, QUALITY APPOINTMENTS! FOR THE CONNOISSEUR OF FINE DESIGN! SUPERIOR QUALITY, PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED! ENTERTAINER'S HAVEN! 13608 Elena Gallegos/room dim Greatrm—22.9 x 17.1 FDR—20.4 x 10.4 FR—20.4 x 18.4 Kit—22.4 x 14 Master—21 x 15.7 BDRM 1—13.4 x 12.7 BDRM 2—14.4 x 13.4 Study/Office—11 x 10.4