This custom 2 bedroom/2 bath 2,305 sq/ft home on 23 acres was built in 1995 in the typical Steve Belardo adobe style. It features two fireplaces indoors, one a kiva-style in the kitchen/dining room, the other with more traditional design located in the living room, as well as another kiva fireplace in the outdoor living area. Radiant heated floors provide winter comfort throughout, while a two-zone air conditioning system offers effective summer cooling. A beautifully-landscaped front patio area puts a welcoming face on this beautiful home, which is enhanced by a private back patio for entertaining and outdoor cooking.

Native plants and stone terraces make these outdoor living spaces the perfect spots from which to enjoy the views of the nearby bluffs or the stunning night skies.

Beautiful arched doorways grace a comfortable dining room, as well as two living room spaces. Practical features include two separate on-demand water heaters serving the home. Custom design features and rustic touches grace each room. The wall interior finishes are

A three-stall barn with pens and a horse shower/washrack was constructed in 2004 and includes a very functional shop area with electricity, as well as water, which is provided via a 2500 gallon storage tank.

Construction was started on a dressage arena and the caliche pad is in place with electricity and ready for finishing.

The 23 acres that surround the improvements are a combination of beautiful open meadows, numerous trees, and views of the hills and rocky outcrops. The property is fully fenced with electric privacy gate. Nearby, native Whitetail and Mule Deer abound along with a great diversity of song birds, hummingbirds and raptors.

The well-maintained roads leading to the property provide convenience and easy accessibility. Not obvious from the property is the proximity to the city of Alpine, the Gateway to the Big Bend Region, one of the Nations true gems of geologic and natural beauty.

Alpine itself offers Big Bend Regional Medical center and most of the amenities of daily life. Located within 30 miles are the towns of Fort Davis, Marfa, and Marathon with their very unique offerings of history, the arts, outstanding dining venues, as well as festivals and cultural events