Authentic and Arty: Classic Santa Fe Home + Art Studio - Some homes capture the essence of Santa Fe, almost without trying. From the scale of the rooms to the choice of architectural detail they exude a unique charm that exceeds the simple sum of their parts. On 5 Sunlit Hills acres with a wide view of the New Mexico sunset, just off paved roads and 15 minutes from the heart of Santa Fe, this welcoming 3BR, 2.5BA near-in country home and art studio accomplishes just that. A gated driveway carries you away from the road to the a private setting. Here a small walled courtyard leads to the entry portal with views west to the Jemez. Once inside, the house unfolds. From foyer, to the Great Room with white-washed vigas and wood ceiling, with classic fireplace and lintels and brick floors, to the bedrooms beyond and out again to the sheltered courtyard and garden, the house wraps itself around your imagination. The Great Room offers views to the west and entry to the courtyard. A “window” to the kitchen, updated with white cabinetry, smooth solid surface countertops and stainless steel-clad appliances, makes meal preparation and entertaining easy. Interim steps lead to the bedrooms. The master suite includes a sleeping room and full bath plus a large sitting room with kiva fireplace. Two comfortably sized guest bedrooms share a bath with a shower. On the far side of the kitchen, near the 1/2 bath, the art studio is an excellent and functional view-filled creative work space.