Questa, NM 87556 - Taos County

Tierra de Vida is a northern New Mexico legacy property having been in the same family since 1958. Located north of the town of Questa, the property is 39 miles north of Taos and 21 miles south of the Colorado border. The 399.03 acre, end-of-the-road property features 2 year-round live bodies of water, the Latir Creek and the Jaracito Creek. The Latir is a glacial lake-fed stream that runs strong throughout the property and holds native brown trout while the smaller Jaracito also meanders through the property creating a wonderful aesthetic but is not an active fishery.

Seclusion, privacy, beauty and tranquility abound on this land. The property is bordered by the Carson National Forest on its entire eastern side, with mountainess topography creating a natural boundary from most public access. The Latir Wilderness is adjacent and is just a short hike away. The owners represent that very few hikers are ever seen in this portion of the forest due to its lack of accessibility from other public lands, but accessibility from the property is exceptional and the owners enjoy quiet hikes up the canyons and along the stream. Thats one heck of a backyard!

The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home including a large second story loft/bedroom with its own fireplace and exterior wrap around view deck. In some of the arial photos one can note the small red roof nestled within the trees, giving perspective to the thoughtful placement of the home to maximize privacy and views. The home is served with electric power, a very productive well and propane for heat and cooking. Internet and wifi service are strong at the house, cel phone service throughout the property intermittent depending on the carrier.

Wildlife is plentiful, with a strong population of elk and mule deer which are often seen feeding near the house and can be enjoyed on hikes throughout the property. The current owners have not historically hunted the land but for those interested in hunting, it may be eligible for landowner permits based on the feed, cover and year round water access. Further research with the New Mexico Game and Fish department would be required as part of a Buyers due diligence in order to determine the potential eligibility. The property is currently represented with no hunting and has been priced accordingly.