Impeccably maintained home on a wonderful view lot in Rancho Viejo. This beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA home has an updated kitchen and bathrooms and beautiful finishes throughout. The home sits on a desirable lot with spectacular views out the back and a greenbelt to the side. Enter through the gate into the front courtyard, which feels forested, with established Austrian pines and an apple tree. The eat-in kitchen is a delight for cooks with tons of space, granite counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Off the kitchen is the living room which has a viga ceiling, is anchored by a wood-burning kiva fireplace, and is bathed in western light by the bank of windows and the glass sliding door. The master bedroom also has a sliding door leading to the forested front patio – making you feel like you are waking up amongst the pines. The master bath is large and features double sinks, a separate shower/tub & a spacious walk-in closet. A flex area can be used as a home office, studio, workout area, den, etc. The back patio is a place where memories are made – the low maintenance landscaping complemented by the portal and the west-facing orientation will allow you to be awed year-round by the Santa Fe sunsets! Additional features include a whole house UV water filter, drip irrigation & new water heater (2021). Fifty percent of the Rancho Viejo community is preserved as natural open space & parks with paved trails winding through the rolling grasslands & piñon-juniper stands on the prairie.