Spanish colonists established Taos in 1615 and sections of this rambling home go all the way back to 1700, according to its listing agent, Diane Enright.

Many old touches endure. There are beamed ceilings, a kiva fireplace, and old wood lintels. But it's also been modernized with an elaborate kitchen that features commercial-grade appliances and plumbing. Each of the six bedrooms has its own private bath. There's a separate one-bedroom/one-bath casita.

The property is enclosed by adobe walls and shaded by broadleaf trees, providing a cool and calm sanctuary.

Home buyers typically pay $200 per square foot or more in Taos, an artist's community with a healthy climate. But this house is priced at nearly half that.

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