ELEGANT LIVING is not usually associated with an Earthship but in this case, it's an understatement. This beautifully built, and elegantly appointed custom home has all of the modern convienences. There is a low maintenance yard, with a firepit, in front of the entrance into the atrium, featuring producing banana trees, and other plantings typical of an Earthship. Your atrium view is through large thermal gain producing windows, towards the compact Earthship Community area. The home features the latest in interior temperature control, with a passive convection cooling system in the warm days of summer. The property is located in a depression protecting it from seasonal prevailing winds. On each end of the atrium are the toilet room and bathroom. The main living space consists of a large common area with a cooks kitchen, featuring ample custom cabinetry, lounging space with flatscreen TV, a sunken fireplace; and a loft. The large bedroom has plenty of closet and storage space, with an "owners closet". A TV/Internet connection is available by contract from TaosNet, and a cellphone booster to connect you to the world. A cistern provides for water, and a solar power system supports appliances, like a washer and dryer, to make this home luxury living with no utility bills. Located only 15-20 min from Taos, and 20-30 min from Taos Ski Valley, use it as a residence, or income producing short-term Rental; or a combination of the both. You, and your guests, have full access to the common areas of the Greater World Community with the Rio Grande Gorge, stables for a horse, and miles of private trails. Seller will make every effort to transfer advance bookings as is allowable by booking services. There is no Earthship on Earth like this Earthship, don't let this one get away.Seller or Brokerage make no guarantee of lot or structure square footage. Measurements were taken from Assessor records. If Buyer needs confirmation they should independently verify the information.