Description
The small village of Chimayo is known for its Chile, history, adobe homes and its faith. Off a little dirt road, you will find this adorable adobe home estimated at over 125 years old, that has been completely renovated using the standards and techniques by the builders set forth many centuries ago. Double thick adobe exterior and interior walls. Large viga wood beams in each lower room, including the bathroom! New wood flooring and ancient stairway leading to a beautiful second floor with outside entrance with decking. David Cordova who owns this home and his family is over nine generations deep in Chimayo, arriving in the 1760’s. David grew up as a gardener, builder and Chimayo blanket weaver. When renovating this home, David used his memory of growing up Chimayo to guide him on his rebuild journey. “Running into grandma Isabela's old adobe house and smelling tortillas, tamales and beans cooking on the stove, as grandpa would hum as he wove on his loom was my life growing up in Chimayo”. Part of the mystic of this home also was the wood burning stove in the living room that burns pine and cedar wood. Upgrades to this home, aimed to keep the authenticity and weave in modern elements when possible. The entire home has been converted to electric with new heaters, water heater and stove. New upgrade on electric box from 110 to 220 amp and all new electric wiring. Brand new appliances include stackable washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher (all with warranty). Upstairs features newly installed carpeting. Older doors and windows have been replaced with new custom windows and doors. Large exterior front lawn with rose bushes, pear tree and a 100 year old apricot tree. Outside gazebo has more viga beams and wood corbels accented with Chile ristras from Chimayo. New propane roof done in 2022 and the entire home was completed insulated with r-19 insulation. A home like this is a rarity and a find. Truly Authentic and only in Chimayo.
