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Worlds collide in this ‘iconic adobe’ estate for sale in New Mexico. Take a peek around

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A home that looks like it fell straight out of an oil painting has landed on the real estate market in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for $990,000.

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The six-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom adobe-style home is a head turner both on the inside and the outside, and has a gentle subtle appeal with jaw-dropping views of the city from almost every window.

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“Iconic adobe property with a rich history on Albuquerque’s Westside known as Windmill Manor,” the listing on Realtor.com says.

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“Just over one acre, this walled compound features an original (real) adobe Hacienda style 7200 square-foot home with privacy and security. Multiple covered decks, courtyards & patios for indoor-outdoor living.”

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The residence has a modern feel running through its inside, as well.

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The house combines its original, 50-year-old adobe charm with modern conveniences and West Coast upgrades—like Café brand kitchen appliances, an open-concept living room, and commercial-grade iron and glass doors,” owner Jeff Poston told Realtor.

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Features in and around the home include:

  • Heated basement

  • Glass entry

  • Patio doors

  • Beamed ceilings

  • Hot tub

  • Breakfast bar

  • Skylights

  • Courtyard

  • Deck

  • Privacy wall

  • Private yard

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And, yes, there is a windmill.

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“Twenty to 30 years ago, this estate was the only structure for a mile in any direction,” Poston told Realtor. “It became known as Windmill Manor, because it has a real, bona fide windmill. A savvy buyer would likely return it to service as a generator or charger.”

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The listing is held by Lynn M. Johnson with Keller Williams Realty.

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This story was originally published February 27, 2024 at 4:21 PM with the headline "Worlds collide in this ‘iconic adobe’ estate for sale in New Mexico. Take a peek around."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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