Battled over for decades for development rights, the entitlements that enabled Monte Sereno to come out of the ground have yielded what many are referring to as the pre-eminent subdivision in all of Santa Fe. Why? It has the magic formula of close to town, incredible views, civilization (paved streets, curb and gutter, all buried utilities, cable with high speed internet, and surprisingly City of Santa Fe water and sewer), great soil and continued oversight by the developer Don Beauregard to insure high standards and adherence to Architectural Guidelines. At over 600 acres and 275 building sites, this northern most point of the City of Santa Fe sits on ridges that afford staggering views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the Badlands and Colorado off to the north, and sunsets and drama of the Jemez Mountains to the east- and you can even sprinkle in a few magical lots that have city views, and views off toe the south towards the Ortiz and Sandia Mountains. One look from the top of the subdivision as you approach from Old San Juan Ranch road will convince you this is a special place. Architectural styles include traditional Pueblo and Pueblo revival, as well as Territorial and Contemporary (all subject Design Review). 2500 square feet is the minimum size home, and guest houses or Casitas are allowed. Height restrictions call for 18′ height on any given level, and 24′ overall for the project. Two story homes are only allowed on lots that sit down so they will not block any views – all subject to Design Review Committee’s approval. Craig Hoopes is the architect who heads up the committee, and after leading the restoration work on the Lensic Theater in downtown Santa Fe, as well as a stint on the Las Campanas Design Review Board, Craig is a knowledgeable architect committed to keeping standards high throughout Monte Sereno.
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