800 Salida Sandia SW

800 Salida Sandia Sw Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105 United States

On the verge of the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Grande bosque, this extraordinary estate is an elegant, enchanting oasis. The 1.58-acre property is walled and secured by two electric gates. In addition to six bedrooms and seven baths, the 12,262-square-foot residence offers an array of spaces for day-to-day living and festive entertaining. The library features handsome mahogany floors, built-in bookshelves, and a gas fireplace. With its Viking gas cooktop, double ovens, wood-burning stove, and wine storage, the eat-in kitchen is perfect for preparing and enjoying meals for two or 20. The adjoining butler's pantry accommodates catered affairs with a third oven, a refrigerator, a double washer, and a dryer. A dining room with built-in cabinetry and doors to a patio is well suited for formal feasts. An elevator accesses the generous office, which includes a fireplace, a sitting room, and a covered balcony with expansive views. The pub-inspired bar is equipped with floor-to-ceiling storage, professional mechanicals, an ice maker, a dishwasher, coolers, and retractable glass doors opening to a patio. The gathering room and its patio are ideal for lively conversation and games. Film aficionados will enjoy the plush private theater. The owner's wing features a spa-worthy sauna, a luxurious bath, and an extravagant walk-in closet with abundant built-ins. Visitors will appreciate the guest quarters secluded above the three-car garage.