Supplements: Refined Tranquility Meets Modern Convenience- This gorgeous home is perfectly located on the green belt and cottonwood forest right next to the Rio Grande River in the Entrada de Corrales subdivision. Come home to tranquility or walk the nearby beautiful hiking trails and find yourself surrounded by nature without sacrificing the amenities of city life: major shopping centers, restaurants, schools, hospitals, the Balloon Fiesta Park, and main roads/highways such as Alameda, Paseo Del Norte and I-25. This home is the best in its class, having been selected as the Lead Feature in the 2005 Parade of Homes. Exquisite Detailing and Fine Finishes- This property is an architectural delight with spectacular Mediterranean design elements show cased throughout the house. Each room is a rich combination of old and new. This includes a Lutron lighting system, which provides one-touch control of home lighting; high efficiency boiler by NTI and hot-water tank by Buderus, a German maker of high efficient systems. Antique architectural elements from Mexico and India are carefully placed where they can be admired, like art, such as the 200-year-old iron grill from India over one window. An antique grate fronts a return-air duct in the HVAC system. Luxurious Master Retreat- The Master bath combines arches, stone and Moroccan mosaic and tile to create a romantic spa environment. Natural light warms the bathroom through skylight-type windows in the mirrors that are themselves chipped and shaped at the edge to further the antique feel of the home. The large master suite has viga ceilings and warm wooden floors. There is a sunken sitting area and a wood burning fire place. Steam room, sauna, his and hers California closets. Gourmet Kitchen and Dining- The grand chef's kitchen has custom inset cabinetry, which looks more like furniture and Viking appliances. Countertops are Brazilian honed granite. The backsplash boasts hand-painted tile from Morocco. There is a center island with bar seating. The formal dining room includes a temperature-controlled wine closet with a gorgeous wrought iron door. Opulent Grand Living Room- Antique corbels and columns dignify the entrance to the living room. The diamond pattern of the walnut grid floor with tumbled brick inlay mirrors the diamond pattern in the cedar ceiling above exposed trusses. Cathedral-style windows face the front yard and a hand-carved Cantera fireplace complete the ambiance. Superb Guest Wing- Guest quarters are reached by a custom-made spiral staircase with hand-carved Cantera steps leading to a romantic loft. Here an arched doorway frames a fantastic view of the Sandia Mountains and french doors open up to a Romeo and Juliet balcony. Outstanding Outdoor Entertaining- Outside, a series of majestic arches frame the patio, which has both an antique bar and an outdoor kitchen with grill and refrigerator. Hand-forged iron adorns the windows. The concrete path is stamped and stained, and the stucco includes straw for an old adobe look. Family and friends will delight in the glistening outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and separate pool house. The vast back portal evokes the luxury of an Old World resort.