This inviting popular Portal model home in the desirable tree-lined Village of Rancho Viejo features an open floor plan with three bedrooms and two baths and has been lovingly maintained by its current owner. Enter the home through an attractive wooden gate and wander the walled garden with nine aspen trees, lush vegetation, and a flagstone walkway and patio. Enjoy the soothing sound of water from the fish pond while you view the sunset over the Jemez mountains. From the circular hall, you enter the living room with a view of the front and side gardens and features a tall ceiling with vigas and a cushioned banquette by the gas-fired kiva fireplace. Nearby, the colorful Talavera-tiled kitchen includes a desk and generous cabinet space. This home has comfortable infloor hot-water heat, Mitsubishi wall-hung air-conditioning/heating units, and ceiling fans and offers ideal separation between the master suite and the the rear bedrooms. The large master bedroom includes a second gas-fired fireplace and a view of the front garden. The master bath has playful tile, dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a glass enclosed shower with safety bars. The spacious walk-in closet provides great storage. The two bedrooms in the rear of the home look out into the beautifully treed yard and patio area and are adjacent to the second bath and the laundry room with its large work-sink for gardening needs. Exit the laundry room into the two-car garage with generous wooden loft storage and you will find a recently purchased boiler and a state of the art instant hot-water system. This lovely home is a short walk from beautiful trails and fifteen minutes from the Plaza. Rancho Viejo is a wonderful community with sensible covenants, many community parks, and miles of walking trails.