You'll love this custom Santa Fe home with a guest house that proves you can have both beauty and brains. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive Village Estates of Rancho Viejo, this thoughtfully designed home blends smart living with timeless Santa Fe charm. Let s start with the brains: 23 owned solar panels creating electric bills under $10 a month. There's a whole-house water filtration/softener system, a hot water recirculating pump on an Alexa plug, a remotely operated irrigation system, and more. As for the beauty: an inviting new kitchen designed for gathering and gourmet cooking takes center stage in the one-level main house. You'll enjoy generous living and dining areas, a private primary suite with a kiva fireplace, dual custom closets, and a remodeled en suite bath with spa-like finishes. Two guest bedrooms share a full bath, and there s a bright office plus a powder room with a shower perfect for overnight guests. The living room has a gas fireplace, and there's also a convenient utility room with extensive storage.Step outside to a welcoming patio accessible from the living room or primary suite. Downstairs, a stylish guest house has its own entrance, living space, bedroom, modern kitchen, full bath, and a walk-out covered patio with an outdoor kitchen perfect for long-term guests or multi-generational living.Enjoy unobstructed views of the Ortiz and Sandia Mountains, or wake up to the sunrise over the Sangre de Cristos. Whether it s morning coffee or sunset cocktails, the patios are the perfect place to soak it all in. Situated on 1.25 acres and backing up to a dedicated greenbelt, the property offers privacy and space. And yes, there s an oversized 3-car garage.When you're ready to explore, Rancho Viejo offers over 12 miles of scenic walking and biking trails perfect for a morning stroll, evening ride, or spontaneous dog walk. The neighborhood is designed to keep you connected to nature and to community.