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The Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Residence and Art Studio is comprised of ten acres located adjacent to the Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge six miles northeast of Roswell, New Mexico. This 40 acre site is at the end of the road bordered by BLM land, private land; all next to the wildlife refuge. It is a sanctuary for the artist, birdwatcher, and naturalist desiring protected views and the scenic beauty of the vast Pecos River Valley and Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
The topography is open grassland with great views of Bitter Lakes and the Red Bluffs of the Pecos River. Native birds, raptors, waterfowl, and many migratory birds will captivate the observer while presenting endless amazing aerial displays. The vast horizon gives way to magnificent summer thunderstorms and beautiful desert winter snowstorms. Overall, you’ll experience a mild seducing climate inviting year round outdoor activities.
Capturing the lure of the outdoors is the simple functional residence and studio designed by Kenneth W. Dabbs, Architect, Golden Colorado. There is 968 square feet of living space designed as a one bedroom and one bath house together with 688 square feet of studio space and a 300 square feet covered porch. Construction is concrete slab flooring with wood frame and Permaflex stucco exterior. The house and studio have 10 foot ceilings throughout and large north view slider windows. The picture windows, which can be, opened most of the year and by design frame the ever-changing scenery and vivid rich colors of the scenic surroundings.
The open spacious floor plan of the studio offers an inspiring work area balanced with peaceful surroundings and stunning views. The studio incorporates the house plumbing, heating, and has access doors framed into the walls for easy conversion to living space, with bath.
The energy efficient house is all-electric and is provided water from the Berrendo Water Cooperative.
Overall maintenance, upkeep, and overhead is little to none. The house is recent construction with all new kitchen and floor tile. Additional new features include a new concrete slab set with plumbing and architectural design for new floor plan. New features also include a well and pump house with architectural design complementing the residence. Real estate taxes are approximately $700 per annum. So if you’re seeking an affordable hideaway, desire a mild climate, enjoy the outdoor supplemented with an amazing amount of wildlife, then you should consider this sanctuary!
Area Attractions
Roswell, population 50,000 is the hub city and major market center for Southeastern New Mexico. This thriving community and its many resources provide a high standard of living for area residents. Notable are area museums, performing arts, and education facilities.
The Roswell Museum is a highly acclaimed and one of the premier museums of the Southwest. This art center contains the world’s finest collection of works by local artists Peter Hurd, and his wife, Henriette Wyeth. Also nurturing the areas art community is the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, and the widely acclaimed Roswell Symphony Orchestra.
Roswell is home to New Mexico Military Institute considered one of the most distinguished military schools in the United States, “The West Point of the West.” The Roswell campus of Eastern New Mexico University provides undergraduate curriculum and continuing education for all area residents. Additional Roswell area information is available at www.roswellnm.org.
Ruidoso, located one hour west of Roswell is nestled below the towering 12,000 ft. Sierra Blanca is the Mountain Playground of the Southwest. This beautiful four season resort community includes the vast Lincoln National Forest, performing arts, championship golf, Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino, Inn of the Mountain of Gods Resort and Ski Apache. For more information go to www.ruidoso.net.
Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Residence and Art Studio is priced at $315,000.00.
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