Achieving a delicate balance between the grandness of an estate and the comforts of a gracious home is a rarity, but one that this property accomplishes with ease. Lush manicured gardens - fully realized in the magnificent entry courtyard - also frame the grand portal, which extends the living areas of the home and offers wonderful city lights and sunset views, enhanced by eight wooded acres minutes from the Plaza. The foyer introduces the high ceilings, flagstone floors and polished plaster walls found throughout the home and opens onto the spacious living room that flows easily to the dining and sitting rooms - both with French doors leading to the grand portal - while the adjacent and amazing kitchen is a cook's delight. Anchoring the south wing of the home is a light-filled, 57-foot long flagstone galleria with a wall of windows and French doors to the entry courtyard. Found here is the stunning owner's suite with spa bath, spacious walk-in closet and a private portal and hot tub patio with broad vistas. Also located off of the galleria are the music room and three well-separated guest suites that share the glorious views. The north wing of the home (beyond the kitchen) contains a 500+ sq. ft. family room, a fourth guest suite, laundry and a covered breezeway to the oversized garage with ample storage. Recent updates merge with traditional features in this extraordinary estate to create a serene setting for modern living and entertaining in Old Santa Fe style.