This Taos Home is an Artist's Legacy
This property is the historic John Young-Hunter Home & Artist’s Compound in Taos, New Mexico. It's a private and secluded place on 5.17 acres with gardens, courtyards, and shade trees. The property includes a main house and two guest cottages. It’s also set up for animals with a fenced acreage and a 3-stall barn.
Specifications
- Address: 560 Piedmont, Taos, NM 87571
- Price: $2,998,000
- Sq. Ft: 3,917
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Year Built: 1905
- Lot Size: 5.17 acres
- Stories: 1
- Parking/Garage: 3 garage spaces
- Fireplaces: 6
Curvy adobe exterior. Uniquely earthy, it grew here.
Sunset through the wooden arch gate. Crunchy gravel soundtrack.
Turquoise tiles go full geometric. Terracotta details keep it cozy.
Creamy walls, honey wood cabinets, and beams. Actual cooking might happen here.
Exposed beams up top, terracotta underfoot. Straightforward Southwest comfort.
Shaded dining under big timbers. Plate-to-sunset distance. minimal.
Flagstone patio meandering a creek. Adobe keeps the warmth.
Color explosion bathroom. Blue, yellow, white, a tile fiesta.
Beamed ceiling over a calm bedroom. Feels grounded and quiet.
Skylights for days. All wood, all mellow.
Open-air room with hefty beams. Feels a breezy living room.
Blue-and-white tile mosaic looking straight out of a postcard.
Little pond moment. Reflections doing all the heavy lifting.
Front entry in soft adobe tones. Warm welcome without trying.
Log walls and beams, but not cabin-dark. Nice balance.
Yep, there's a proper barn. Clean lines, shiny roof.
Wine closet with a sky ceiling. Tiny, weird, delightful.
Living room glow from that log ceiling. Unique and cozy.
Beams, creamy walls, and a sweet fireplace. Charming finish.
Details
This historic compound, the John Young-Hunter Home, offers a unique blend of heritage and artistic provenance. Originally starting as adobe rooms and a log cabin in the early 1880s, it has been expanded over two centuries. The renowned Scottish portrait artist John Young-Hunter made it his home for over fifty years, becoming part of Taos' legendary artistic community. He significantly shaped the property with help from fellow artists like Nicolai Fechin, who carved decorative elements, and Leon Gaspard, who designed the ironwork and gates. Henry Mercer also contributed unique pottery tiles.
Young-Hunter added personal touches, including painted thistles and his family's coat of arms. The entire estate has been restored, providing modern comforts while preserving its historic character. The property features lush gardens, towering shade trees, and inviting courtyards. The 5.17-acre lot is fully fenced and suitable for animals, with a 3-stall barn and walkouts, making it ideal for equestrian or hobby farm living. It's located just minutes from town but offers a private sanctuary. The compound includes a main residence and two guest cottages, one of which is believed to be Young-Hunter's original studio, sensitively updated. This is a rare chance to own a piece of Taos' rich artistic history.