This Santa Fe-style home is a unique and stunning blend of traditional finishes and modern energy-efficient design. Built-in 1988, it is south-facing with large windows to maximize sun exposure and heat gain in the winter. The home features a passive solar hot water reservoir that flows into an electric hot water heater for added efficiency. Inside, the home features a finely crafted and creative use of flooring, wall plaster, and tile work. The floors are finished in brick, saltillo tile, wood, or carpet, depending on energy efficiency and usage. The walls are custom-finished with hand-troweled clay plaster, which enhances the ambiance and beauty of the Mexican tile countertops, bathrooms, kitchen, and wood stove surrounds throughout the home. The home is beautifully landscaped with a lawn, over 20 trees, plastered courtyard walls, and flower beds. Private and secure, this enchanting home is one of a kind and would be perfect for anyone who appreciates the unique blend of traditional style and modern energy efficiency. Additionally, this property boasts 8 acres of land, providing ample room for all kinds of animals to roam and graze. With its perfect combination of natural beauty, traditional charm, and modern amenities, this Santa Fe-style home is a rare find that is sure to exceed all your expectations, not to mention the location - 40 min to DIA, EZ access to E-470, 11 miles into Parker, 7 miles into Aurora, 1000ft to Rattlesnack fire station. The many updates since 2020 include *metal roof (home and garage)*10 lower level windows*12 upper clerestory windows*entry door, patio door in the master bedroom, exterior doors at sunroom, bedroom hallway, garage*gutters and downspouts*exterior stucco and trim paint*3 wrap around concrete patios*wood flooring primary bedroom and bath*built-ins master bedroom closet*tub and sink fixtures (both bathrooms)*ceiling fans *new stove, dishwasher, and microwave. See supplements for construction details.