Nestled in the sought after community of La Serena on a cul-de-sac and bordering Las Campanas, this updated soft contemporary home on nearly 3 acres acres with mature native plantings, is remarkable for its great natural light. NO INTERIOR STEPS. The open floor plan offers the discerning buyer a gourmet kitchen, beautifully designed with high end appliances, fine wood cabinetry, granite countertops and marble backsplash. The generously sized living room provides lovely views of the Jemez Mountains through a wall of custom patio doors. Views of the Jemez and Sandia mountains are also available from 2 covered porticos which brings the outdoors inside. The home's thoughtful design is set in two wings that provide 3 bedrooms and 3 baths optimized for privacy and separation of the primary bedroom and guest suites. With three fireplaces in the living room, primary and secondary bedroom suites, the home conveys a comforting balance between warmth, serenity and expansive vistas that make it a haven for year-round living. Set on a system of walking trails maintained by cooperating Home Owner Associations, you can hike for miles from your front door in Santa Fe'smost lovely, high desert venue. Water feature near back patio and updated drip irrigation system 2022. Located just 17 minutes from Historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Santa Fe Opera and Ten Thousand Waves, this special home offers easy access to Santa Fe's galleries, cultural venues, restaurants and shopping while providing a tranquil lifestyle in a beautiful, big sky location.