luxury house for sale Sapello, United States

Rio de Vega is a remarkable 74.54-acre legacy estate offering unmatched natural beauty, abundant water, and exceptional infrastructure just minutes from Las Vegas, NM and the United World College. Known to the family as “The Playground,” this property blends comfort, creativity, and Northern New Mexico wilderness in a way that is truly rare. The custom 4,200 sq. ft. main residence—originally a barn kit—was transformed into a warm, refined home by designer Pedro Marquez, featuring pine siding, alder doors, and thoughtful architectural detail throughout. A 2,000 sq. ft. guesthouse provides additional space and privacy with its own 500-gallon propane tank and independent septic system. A third septic and 220 electric are already installed, creating a ready site for a future home or structure. The 2,610 sq. ft. drive-through barn is a standout feature, built atop teak-floored storage containers and framed with canyon-harvested red fir. Additional outbuildings include a rebuilt, powered chicken house and multiple storage structures. Water is one of the property’s greatest assets, with nearly half a mile of Gallinas River frontage, three ponds (including spring-fed and bentonite-sealed), and a water table only 6 feet deep. Jersey barriers along the riverbank help protect the property during high-water events. High-speed internet, a Cummins generator, and year-round access support easy, reliable living. The land is alive with incredible wildlife, including elk, deer, turkey, and other native species that frequent the property daily. Rio de Vega also comes with existing elk tags, and per the seller, landowners apply annually to the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish for E-Plus Landowner Permits—a process the current owner has never had difficulty obtaining. With its scenic landscape, strong infrastructure, abundant water, and exceptional recreational potential, Rio de Vega is a rare opportunity to own a truly special Northern New Mexico estate.

Located within the community of Blue Deer Ranch is a thoughtfully designed, off-the-grid, solar-powered, self-sufficient two-story house, garage with upstairs studio, two sleeping cabins, a greenhouse and raised beds for gardening. The main home is spacious with a vaulted tongue & groove fir ceiling and a loft that extends the full length of the house. At either end of the loft there is a 10 by 8.5-foot open space. The primary suite is upstairs with a full bathroom and balcony. Downstairs there is a guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a second bedroom with 4 built-in bunk beds and a third bathroom with tiled walk-in shower. The kitchen, dining area and living room span an open floor plan. The expansive windows offer stunning views of the surrounding forest and ridge. The home is encircled on three sides by an 8-foot lifetime aluminum deck. The house is extremely well insulated with a passive solar design and maintains an excellent level of comfort even in the dead of winter on sunny days. There is a 3 cubic foot wood stove that burns up to 10 hours and in-floor propane radiant heating. During the warm months, no cooling is required, by opening several windows at night and shutting them in the morning to maintain a cool, fresh atmosphere all day. The property sits at 7,300 feet and the nights are always cool. Blue Deer Ranch comprises 703 acres in total and is shared with neighbors in a unique shared land ownership arrangement. There are 16 individual use area parcels, each approximately 10-acres. This property includes 4 individual use areas giving the owner a 25% indivisible interest in the entire 703-acre ranch. The house sits on individual use area #4. The three other individual use areas (5, 6 & 7) are undeveloped. The remaining 543 acres of the ranch is community land that is available for hiking and exploration.