Discover the fire-wise beauty and privacy of this extraordinary 264-acre forest retreat surrounded on three sides by Santa Fe National Forest. This secluded gem emerged relatively unscathed while much of the adjacent national forest was devastated by a major wildfire. Driving through the entrance, you are greeted the lush compound featuring a chalet-style home nestled among mature trees and a manicured lawn with over 600 feet of San Jose River frontage. The compound also includes a large heated shop with space for three vehicles, additional outbuildings for recreational vehicles and equipment, and a spacious playhouse that could be easily converted to additional guest accommodations. The two-story home features vaulted ceilings and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The two downstairs bedrooms share a large, light-filled bathroom. Upstairs, the private primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet and French doors that open onto a deck overlooking the river. The en-suite bathroom features a Kohler self-cleaning air tub, providing a relaxing retreat at the end of the day. Along with space for three vehicles, the immaculate, insulated shop has polymer floors and an insulated electric door. Well-maintained gravel roads lead through the forest, up to ridges offering panoramic views of bluffs to the west leading to Pecos Wilderness, serene ponds visited by elk, deer, and turkeys, and breathtaking vistas of Hermit’s Peak to the south.