About 12 Via Optima
Beautiful 3 bed/2.5 bath home built in 2015, meticulously cared for by its original owners. Views and comfort in one perfect package. Mostly single-level with 3 stair drop to bedrooms. Perfectly situated on a 0.34-acre lot surrounded by natural pinon and juniper open space, 8 minutes from downtown. Convenient access to HWY 599 makes commuting to Los Alamos and the Santa Fe Airport a breeze. Scenic walking trails with mountain views. This thoughtfully designed living space home blends Santa Fe charm with modern efficiency for sustainable living. Tall ceilings and large-format tile floors enhance the open feel, while wood ceilings with vigas and latillas add warmth. The kitchen features granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, gas range, ENERGY STAR(R) appliances, and hood-mounted microwave. Expansive picture windows frame Sangre de Cristo views, filling the home with natural light. Step from the dining area to a covered patio and a private screened spa retreat with a multi-person 220V hot tub. The spacious primary suite offers room for a home office or yoga area, plus a walk-in closet with custom Modular Closets(R) and built-in staircase to high-bay storage. The primary bath boasts an oversized walk-in shower with no glass door and a private toilet area. Energy efficiency abounds with 15 owned solar panels to power spa, home and EV city driving, foam-core insulation, radiant floor heat, Solatube(R), recirculating hot water, whole-house fan, and motorized exterior sunshades. Additional features include a water softening and reverse osmosis systems, radon mitigation, low-VOC finishes, and a partially concrete driveway for easy snow removal. The driveway can accommodate 5 cars in addition to finished 3-car EV-ready garage with workbench area, shelves, and overhead storage. Outdoors, enjoy professional landscaping, drip irrigation, a secluded flagstone patio for dining or stargazing, a fully fenced garden area with shed, and rainwater barrels.