Nestled among several mature deciduous trees on 6.59 acres with the El Rito River running right through the property in the idyllic Northern New Mexico Village of El Rito is this secluded and peaceful, lodge-style home with an observatory & telescope. Wonderful views of the Sangre de Cristo's across the Rio Grande Valley. Surface Irrigation rights and a private well transfer with new ownership. The home is very light-filled with a high ceiling in the great room, brick floors, built in bancos and a formidable territorial style fireplace with a sandstone hearth and hand-carved walnut mantle that reads "In Wilderness Is The Preservation Of The World". A built in storage closet with the old spanish style doors accent the great room. The dining room with its massive stone fireplace and open sunny kitchen, is large enough to include a pool table. The Master bedroom is spacious and has another large stone fireplace, french doors and en suite bathroom. There are two more bedrooms and another full bath. Outside you will find a stable area, tack shed and covered hay storage. The upper half of the property is fenced for horses and borders Carson National Forest. The observatory & telescope on the property, are an extra added bonus, including the solar operated roof that slides away when you want to view the stars and the night sky.