Nestled among mature ponderosas near the top of a hill in Apache Ridge, this home defines causal elegance with its high-end finishes, open floorplan, stunning views to the surrounding wilderness area and end-of-the-road privacy. This home is less than ten minutes from expanding dining venues, amenities and shopping in the Eldorado corridor or a quick drive into Santa Fe. With its 10-inch Rastra construction (insulated compound concrete form) this three-bedroom three bath home dramatically reduces heating and cooling bills, reduced maintenance while providing a quiet indoor environment. (Rastra requires 44% less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool, according to industry statistics.) Architectural elements include semi-gloss flagstone flooring, vigas and rough-sawn decking. Granite countertops with maple cabinets, hard-trowel tinted plaster and antique custom interior doors with Asian provenance complement the Santa Fe vernacular. A deck open to wilderness views and dining is easily accessible from public living areas, as is an outdoor entertainment venue off the cook's kitchen that provides shelter from the prevailing southwesterlies. Currently, the oversized attached garage serves as an artist's studio, but is easliy converted back to original purpose. A carport provides sheltered parking for additional vehicles.