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| Welcome to St. Francis de Sales |
Welcome to the serene and peaceful St. Francis de Sales former Catholic Church located in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of Dona Ana County, New Mexico. In this fertile valley…onions, pecans, corn, and the famous Hatch Green Chile are grown and shipped around the world. Coming soon…Spaceport America just a short drive away…Rio Grande River a mile away. This 2 acre property is zoned for commercial. (Google Earth – The Church at Rodey)
The church construction started in 1860 and was completed in 1885 by the local community…adobe construction in the shape of a cross with vigas and wood planking for the ceiling, 3 foot walls, 20 foot ceiling, choir loft, four story bell tower with two guest rooms and storage, top floor is open with speakers for the Carillon bell system. The Nave area has the original tin ceiling, original Artifacts included: Antique electronic pump organ
Piano
Celeste
Two large wooden chairs
Statues: Virgin Mary, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Francis de Sales, St. Katherine
Three alters, one original built into the church.
Original Baptismal font
Lithographs of the Stations of the Cross
The Rectory (home) is approximately 2350 sq. ft. with eight rooms, two bathrooms, foyer, forced air heat and air conditioning, wood burning stove in living room. All ceilings are vigas and latillas except for bathrooms and laundry room…Saltillo tile or wooden floors throughout the home…18 inch thick adobe walls…12 foot ceilings…energy efficient windows. Covered patio with grill, Kiva fireplace and built in seating. All grounds are landscaped with automatic watering system, 85 trees of various varieties and flowers, raised bed garden.
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| Vigas and Latillas Ceiling |
Attached to the Church is a shop with a rest room and a large studio apartment with 3/4 bathroom. An 800 sq. ft. warehouse/storage built of adobe with concrete floor. One oversized carport minimum of four vehicles and one small carport between the church and rectory.
Approximately 8,000 sq. ft. of building area.
Price: Low $600's
Contact: Vince and Mary Lou Chavez
E-mail: vinceandmarylou@hotmail.com
575-267-4249
Cell - 575-640-1086
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| Bell tower trap door |
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| Rare snow...gone quickly! |
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| East view from bell tower |
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| Foyer |
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| Master Bedroom - custom closet |
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| Front of rectory with privacy wall |
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| Center private courtyard |
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| East side of rectory |
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| Studio Apartment |
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| Studio apartment |
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| Garden area with warehouse |
Warehouse appx. 800 sq. ft.
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| Interior of warehouse |
WOW, what an amazing place! I got the chills reading about the history and then seeing the pictures. I could almost feel the pride of the people who built it. I remember the first pictures from when you purchased this property... you have really put some some work into it! It is gorgeous. I know you will be sad to leave it, but what an amazing adventure you have had living there and getting everything looking sharp. I love it! I hope others appreciate all of your hard work.
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the exclamation. However the shock is overwhelming. I was under the impression that it was a historical site and that is why my family didn't own it. What happened in the last ten years? It is just that this is all that's left of my families ranch. What was pristine acres of natural land (not to mention petroglyphs) stands New Mexico State University. Please Please keep it safe. I hope when I return I will be welcome to visit.
ReplyDeleteI am Apache Mescalero. My grandmother's great great grandfather built this church. His name is Santa Cruz (Holy Cross). I have more information if the owner is willing to contact me. Together we can protect a National Treasure!
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