John Gaw Meem's Sunny Slope House, CASA de CUESTA ASOLEADA, on 2.58 acres w/ beautiful views is a rare opportunity to experience fully updated Pueblo Revival architecture. Courtyard w/ fabulous portal takes advantage of southern exposure & has views of Sun & Moon Mts. Originally designed & built for Ed Tatum in 1939 by Meem, faithfully restored & sensitively updated in 2014 by Doug McDowell, this historic home includes archive of original plans, sketches, invoices, & letters between Meem & Tatum. True SF style & tradition, from reproductions of original tin fixtures to rebuilding original fireplace design discovered in archives. Adobe walls made w/ mud bricks created by hand onsite, doors reproduced by local craftsmen from original drawings, interior & exterior hardware salvaged & restored. Unassuming appeal, complete privacy, 2 legal lots on Tatum Lane off Old SF Trail just moments from the Plaza. Master bedroom w/ fireplace, luxurious bath, private portal & courtyard. 2nd bedroom adjoins seating area w/ fireplace & portal. Cozy functional kitchen has portal with great Jemez Mt. views. Lots of natural light enters through beautiful divided-light windows. Office/den w/ fireplace & access to portal. Solar electric array. Courtyard w/ antique millstone water fountain & gas fire pit has full kitchen w/ gas BBQ, wood/charcoal grill, range, oven, refrigerator & dishwasher. Plans for guest house & home on 2nd lot. Amazing historic provenance in great comfort create a perfect oasis!
Alan Vorenberg
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant