A 312-acre survivalist property in New Mexico was listed for $30 million.
The property puts a luxurious spin on off-grid living with a koi fish moat, wine cellar, and views of nature.
See inside the main 4,000-square-foot six-bedroom home located 30 minutes from Taos, New Mexico.
“Doomsdayers” with deep pockets and a reluctance to give up a life of luxury have just found their match.
Claudia Mardel
A remote 312-acre property in New Mexico built to support life off-grid was just listed for $30 million, earning the title of the state’s most expensive home currently for sale, The Wall Street Journal’s Katherine Clarke reported.
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Source: OneHome, The Wall Street Journal
If you’ve seen doomsday movies, you may be expecting a dark and dingy underground bunker.Bunker-style pods.
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But the goal wasn’t to create one of these stereotypical compounds, Howard Mintz, the owner of the property, told The Wall Street Journal.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
Mintz noted to the publication that he wasn’t a “survivalist psycho,” although he does see the benefit of living independently during a time of societal disruptions.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
So just because the property is 30 minutes from Taos, New Mexico doesn’t mean its future residences will live uncomfortably and minimally.
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Source: OneHome, Casa Butter Ranch
The former real estate developer and earthquake construction specialist spent millions of dollars building out the property to his liking.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
This included hiring European contractors to install the home’s zinc roof, which was designed to last a century.
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Source: OneHome, Casa Butter Ranch
The main living quarter isn’t fully complete yet, but Mintz is ready to let it go. “[I’ve] grown out of the idea of being there,” he told the Wall Street Journal.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Source: The Wall Street Journal
The concrete walls, black soapstone floors, and zinc roof give the home a classic grey “bunker” look.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Source: OneHome
But here, life off-grid in the large house won’t be dark, dingy, and sad.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
The 4,000-square-foot brutalist home is complemented by 3,000 square-feet of outdoor living spaces, giving its residents more than enough space to hunker down.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Source: OneHome
Inside, there are seven fireplaces and six bedrooms and bathrooms.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
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The home — described as a “contemporary castle” — also has a wine cellar, sauna, and nearby facilities for horses, according to the listing …
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Source: OneHome
… amenities that are already much more luxurious than the typical house.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
And it’s no old-school property: A computer monitors the home, a dumbwaiter helps effortlessly move supplies across floors, and a custom stainless steel vent refreshes the air hourly.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Source: Casa Butter Ranch
To contrast its dark features, the home is also lined with bamboo ceilings and bright wooden doors and beams …
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
… as well as large windows with sweeping views of the green landscape and the property’s over 80 yaks.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
And nothing says “luxurious bunker” like a moat, especially one filled with koi fish.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Besides the 4,000-square-foot home, there’s also a greenhouse, separate living quarters for guests and a property manager, …
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
… and facilities for horses, like a riding area and barn.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
Like most remote homes, this sprawling property is supported with sustainable energy sources like a deep well, solar and water systems, several generators, and giant propane storage tanks.
Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon
“If all hell breaks loose, you can come here and you’ll be okay,” Mintz said.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
