This one-of-a-kind handcrafted adobe home offers an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking self-reliance, sustainable living, and timeless Southwest architecture. Situated on 10 fenced acres near Columbus, New Mexico, the property combines passive solar design, thick adobe construction, and breathtaking views of the Tres Hermanos Mountains.
The approximately 2,100-square-foot, three-level home was built primarily by the owner over many years using traditional methods. The lower level features massive 3-foot-thick rammed earth walls, while the upper levels are constructed with 2-foot-thick handmade adobe bricks. Two beautiful domes, arched openings, exposed vigas, and handcrafted details create a warm, artistic atmosphere that is impossible to duplicate.
The home’s passive solar design provides year-round comfort. Large south-facing windows allow the winter sun to warm the thick adobe walls, while deep summer shade and natural nighttime ventilation help keep the home cool. Heating is provided by a large adobe fireplace in the main living area and wood stoves in the upper bedrooms.
The home includes a spacious living room and kitchen beneath a soaring dome, two bedrooms, two showers, two sinks, a bathroom with a composting toilet, and a balcony overlooking the surrounding desert landscape.
Water is supplied from an underground cistern to a rooftop storage tank. Hot water is heated with wood, providing independence from conventional utilities. A circulating hot-water system delivers hot water quickly while conserving water—an important feature for off-grid living.
The solar electric system presently powers lighting and a small refrigerator and is ready for expanded battery storage if additional capacity is desired.
The property also includes a separate rammed-earth outbuilding with additional possibilities for storage, workshop space, or future development.
This is not a conventional home. It is ideal for someone who appreciates handcrafted architecture, sustainable living, off-grid independence, and the beauty of the New Mexico desert. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, retreat, artist’s sanctuary, or survival homestead, this remarkable adobe offers an opportunity unlike any other.
