ONE OF A KIND Glorieta compound on 9 landscaped and wooded acres. The property features a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath main house, a cozy 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Casita, Two story artist studio/workshop, large carport, charming chicken coop & extensive walkways & gardens. Located behind a gate entry (shared with 4 others) the property is 2 1/2 paved miles to I-25 - 20 minutes to town. The 2,793 +/- sq. ft. home contains many Southwest features including vigas, beams, corbels, arches, slate flooring, 3 covered portals. One enters the sweet sitting area with a wood burning fireplace that is adjacent to the spacious & light kitchen. The kitchen has a center island with western facing portal. The living/dining areas are open with large windows, wrought iron chandelier & French doors. The lower level has a fabulous bathroom w. jetted tub, extensive tiled areas, view window. laundry room and ample storage areas. The Upper level is reached by two separate stairways leading to the owner's suite with an office, outdoor balcony, small atrium on one end and second and third bedrooms, loft & sitting area on the other. Additional upper level features include a full bath with arched skylight, colorful tiled walls, open area to the kitchen, ceiling fans and generous sized closets. The 544+/- sq.ft. Casita is a delight with 7 French doors, galley kitchen, sitting area with fireplace, small bedroom and adjoining bathroom. The 638 +/-sq.ft. two story Workshop/Studio offer endless possibilities for creative endeavors. It is currently not heated and the upstairs area partially finished. The lot is located within the "traditional" Glorieta community and has the potential for one 2.5 acre lot split. The property has many exceptional architectural features, flagstone walkways, strong views to Glorieta Mesa and is less than 2 miles from the Pecos National Monument & bicycle trails at Glorieta Camps. For folks seeing the BEST of country living, 16 Smiling Moon Land could be your place.