Custom-built Home and Observatories located in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico

Our custom-built home is located in the spectacular Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 7,300 feet, offering an exceptional setting for both comfortable living and advanced astronomy. This location was carefully chosen for its outstanding observing conditions, including very dark skies, low humidity, and high elevation—ideal for astronomy, astrophotography, and scientific pursuits such as spectroscopy and photometry.

The property is adjacent to the highly regarded New Mexico Skies Remote Observatories, placing it among one of the premier astronomy destinations in the region.

Designed with serious astronomers in mind, the property features two fully equipped observatories: a dome observatory and a roll-off roof observatory. Both are fully automated and robotic, allowing seamless operation from the home office or remotely from anywhere in the world.

To ensure reliability and equipment protection, the observatories are connected via fiber optic data lines, safeguarding against lightning-induced voltage surges. Additional lightning protection includes an extensive buried copper grounding system surrounding both observatories, along with a dedicated lightning rod mounted on a tall pole adjacent to the roll-off observatory.

The roll-off observatory is designed for flexibility and functionality, with space to accommodate up to three telescope setups. It also includes a comfortable warm room with a large observation window, allowing for extended observing sessions in all conditions.

Both observatories are included in the sale of the home. The current telescopes, Paramount mounts, cameras, focusers, Lhires III spectroscope, and piers are also available for purchase under a separate negotiated agreement.

Photos of the equipment, construction, student research groups, and astrophotography are available at: Daglenuniverse.com.

Set within the Dark Skies enclave of Mayhill/Cloudcroft, this exceptional 3.4-acre mountain estate offers a rare opportunity to own a purpose-built astronomy retreat bordering the natural beauty of the Lincoln National Forest. Designed for those who value privacy, space, and the extraordinary, this residence seamlessly blends refined mountain living with a truly unique stargazing experience, taking full advantage of one of the region’s most coveted dark sky environments. The lower level welcomes you with ground-level entry and a fully self-contained living space, ideal for guests or extended stays, featuring a secondary kitchen, private office, two bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious gathering area perfect for entertaining or private relaxation. A covered patio extends the living experience outdoors, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by forest. The upper level reveals the heart of the home, where an inviting living area flows effortlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops and generous workspace. A guest bedroom and full bath provide comfort and convenience, while the primary suite offers a private retreat complete with an en-suite bath, expansive walk-in closet, radiant heated bathroom floor and tiled walk-in shower. An expansive deck off the main living area captures the essence of mountain living, ideal for quiet mornings, sunset views, and evening gatherings under crisp, star-filled skies. A defining element of this property is its dedicated observatory infrastructure, including both a dome and roll-off structure for telescopes.  This is a specialized feature designed for serious enthusiasts and those seeking an unparalleled connection to the night sky. Encompassing 3.4 acres, the property offers a sense of seclusion and scale that is increasingly difficult to find, with direct access to outdoor recreation and the surrounding forest landscape. Opportunities to acquire a property of this caliber, combining acreage, architectural flexibility, and purpose-built astronomy amenities, are exceptionally limited in the Cloudcroft/Mayhill area. This is more than a home; it is a destination, a retreat, and an experience unlike any other. Home also features an in-house vacuum and 40 KW whole home generator w/500-gallon propane tank. Please call me for any additional details about the property and how to connect to our listing agent, Debbie Loper at Future Real Estate in Cloudcroft, NM.

Home Information: 2-story home on 3.4 acres lot, home, 3,388 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual sinks, 1 car attached garage, skylights, walk-in closet, wood and tile flooring, ceiling fans, granite counter tips, and covered patio, and composite upper decking.

Listing Price $899,000

33 Joy Rd

Mayhill, New Mexico

Our listing agent is Debbie Loper at Future Real Estate in Cloudcroft, NM

Please call me with questions regarding the property and how to contact Debbie Loper at Future Real Estate.