History
Premiering as the first astronomy retreat in the country in June, 1988, Star Hill Inn is a vacation panorama of earth and sky to share with your family, friends and colleagues. Picked because it’s at 7,200 feet elevation in one of the darkest night sky locations in the United States, it offers an opportunity for a heavenly evening under the stars. Now this fantastic property is available for you to buy in whole or in part.
Description of the Property
Situated about two miles west of the intersection of highway 518 and county road A3 northwest of Las Vegas in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains this beautiful property consists of approximately 114.469 acres with large (approx 2600 sq ft) main house, five rentable and fully equipped guest houses, rustic library and deck area designed as an observation deck for telescopic viewing. The main house is three bedrooms and two and ...
Situated about two miles west of the intersection of highway 518 and county road A3 northwest of Las Vegas in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains this beautiful property consists of approximately 114.469 acres with large (approx 2600 sq ft) main house, five rentable and fully equipped guest houses, rustic library and deck area designed as an observation deck for telescopic viewing. The main house is three bedrooms and two and one half baths Circle K Log style home (double tongue and grove) with hot water baseboard heat and functioning fireplace insert. All windows are double glazed and a redwood deck offers views of the open valley and meadow to the south. An endless pool awaits the owner just off the south deck.
The guest houses are comfortable, intimate, and well-appointed with each offering a unique charm of their own. They include fully equipped kitchens, all linens, private baths, porch, cozy fireplace and other special treats. For those wishing for a smaller investment the guest cottages have been divided into condominium units and are available separately as follows:
• Cosmos – One bedroom, sleeps 3, adjacent living area with kitchen and private bath. Adjoining Aster, this one room condominium is 503 +/- sq ft, with 5,153 sq ft of limited common element. Offered at $125,000
• Aster – One Bedroom, sleeps 4, with kitchen and private bath. In two rooms, Aster is 451 +/- sq ft, with 5,529 sq ft of limited common element. Offered at $130,000
• Stellers – Two bedrooms, sleeps 6, living area, kitchen and private bath, Adjoins Starling. Stellers has three rooms and is 586 +/- sq ft, with 5,148 sq ft of limited common element. Offered at $155,000
• Starling – One bedroom, sleeps 4, living area, kitchen and private bath. In two rooms, starling is 441 +/- sq ft, with 4,297 sq ft of limited common element. Offered at $135,000
• Woodstar – One bedroom, sleeps 4, with an adjacent living area, kitchen and private bath. Adjoining Cygnus, this one room condominium is 450 +/- sq ft with 4,110 sq ft of limited common element. Offered at $130,000
On the south side of the property you will find an open valley nestled between two ridges and consisting of approx 60 acres where the water well that services the balance of the property is located. This parcel is accessed by the main road through the balance of the property. The 60 acre tract can be bought separately and is being offered for $300,000.
Game
Wildlife are abundant in this region and deer, bear, elk, turkey and occasional bobcat have been seen on the property. Although hunting is not allowed on the Star Hill property for those that enjoy hunting and fishing both are available in the nearby mountains. New Mexico is recognized nationally for it great hunting and the local and regional lakes and rivers are stocked by the state with rainbow trout. Nearby McAllister Lake offers some exceptional New Mexico trout fishing not to mention Storrie Lake, Eagle Nest Lake and of course fresh water fish are available at Conchas Lake (the second largest lake in New Mexico) which is a short 76 miles away.
Summary
This outstanding and unique property is known as one of the premier astronomy retreat properties in the nation and is now available for the first time in many years. It would make a great income producing retreat, recreational and/or retirement property. The protected Pecos National Wilderness area is only about 15 miles away and offers abundant opportunities for horseback riding, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing or just simple sightseeing on some of the most scenic and beautiful country in the world. The property is within 1.5 hours of world-renowned Santa Fe New Mexico and within 2 hours of 5 different ski resorts including the highly acclaimed Taos Ski Valley. Pendaries Village Whispering Pines Golf Course is just a short drive and is considered to be one of the top 10 courses in New Mexico.
Take 518 north from Las Vegas approx 9 miles go west on Los Dispensas Road approx 2 miles to entrance of Star Hill Inn.