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Southwestern Masterpiece in New Mexico

From: Luxury Portfolio

This historic home in Santa Fe, N.M. is like a treasure trove of adobe-style architecture; inside, you'll find ancient wood beams, archways, hand troweled plaster walls, stone fireplaces and original vigas. The compound itself was built in the 1890s and consists of a main house, guest apartment and office, separated by a lush garden.

Southwestern living room with painted ceiling
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Photo: Santa Fe Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Santa Fe Properties and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Southwestern Living Room With Wood Beams, Painted Ceilings

A large sectional, two striped chairs and an alcove packed with pillows ensure that the owners can seat plenty of people in this stylish living room. A brass chandelier brightens the space from above and draws attention to the ancient wood beams and painted ceiling.

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Adobe-style home with gravel driveway
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Photo: Santa Fe Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Santa Fe Properties and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Side View of Historic Adobe-Style Home in Santa Fe, N.M.

To create a smooth transition from the main road, the landscape architects opted for a gravel driveway instead of an asphalt one. Because the material is more natural than the alternative, it also thoughtfully complements the property's trees and shrubbery.

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Adobe-style home with wood gate
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Photo: Santa Fe Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Santa Fe Properties and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Wooden Gate Welcomes Visitors to Historic Adobe-Style Home in Santa Fe, N.M.

A gravel pathway gently winds through Santa Fe's historic Eastside neighborhood, leading guests through a wooden gate and to the front of "Casa Contenta." The property was built in the 1890s and features an adobe-style main house, guest house, guest apartment, office and lush green backyard.

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southwestern foyer with spiral staircase
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Photo: Santa Fe Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Santa Fe Properties and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Southwestern Foyer Includes Spiral Staircase, Hand Troweled Plaster Walls

Stepping further into the foyer reveals high ceilings and a spiral staircase that leads to the home's second level. Hand trowel plaster adds subtle texture to the walls and ensures that the space looks as airy as possible.

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