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The Eaton House - 1881

The Eaton House, an historic territorial adobe, was built in 1881 by Colonel Ethan W. Eaton and his wife, the former Marcelina Chavez. An oasis of civilation in the desert, the home is surrounded by gardens.

 

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Log columns support the entrance portico.
A six foot adobe and cement block wall defines the property on 3 sides.
The Zaguan hall separates the private from the public areas of the home. The original oak floors were recently refinished.
The Kiva room connects the Zaguan with the master bedroom. The Kiva is a pleasant sitting room with cottonwood vigas and latillas over a wood burning fireplace. Windows on two walls illuminate the room and provide a view of the patio butterfly garden.
Early blossoms on Butterfly Bush at Kiva room windows.
Themaster bedroom's high cieling is supported by massive vigas with woven latillas. The bathrooms at either end contain separate closets with lots of built ins.
The floor of her bathroom is tiled. The vigas and latillas match those of the bedroom.
 
Furniture quality custom closet provides a place for everything.
Master bedroom has porch and patio.
At the West end of the Zaguan there are three features: a period bath, a short hall and bedroom and the entrance to the stone lined cellar. The entrance to the cellar is a trap door that is lifted by rope and counter weights. The weights are a section of railroad tie and a plate of silver ore.
Stone lined cellar wall.
The bedroom/office at the end of the Zaguan has it's own entry hall and wood burning fireplace. Surrounded on two sides by windows, this room is a favorite of the residents.
At present the room is a library.
The petite claw foot tub has antique brass fixtures.
The pedestal sink is accented by ceramic sconces that match the hall chandelier.
 
 
 
 
The adobe walls are over 18" thick.
Engraved tile back splash holds the convenient pot filler. The stove top has 5 burners with 18500 btu and simmer features.
Both undercounter and hanging lamps brighten the kitchen.
Plenty of counter space and dual ovens for activities like bread making. There's a glimpse of the pantry through the door.
The adjacent pantry has ample space for supplies, equipment, refrigerator and freezer.
Raised beds provide vegetables at the kitchen door.
The hall into the laundry room houses a water heater, room heater and evaporative cooler. There is storage space on the left.
Wainscoating and tile floor add period charm to function.
The laundry accomodates modern equipment with room to spare.
The room names are from the time when the Eaton House was one of New Mexicos premier Bed and Breakfast Inns. This is the Vigilante Room.
The full bath has a Talavera tile sink.
Talavera tile floor and tub surround.

The brick portale is the social area. Whether watching the Hummingbirds at the feeders or relaxing in the breeze, it's the place to be.

Four species of hummingbirds visit the Eaton House between April and September. Black Chins are the first to arrive followed by Rufous in July. Caliopes join in late July and early August. Broadtails, common at higher elevations, are occaisional visitors here. Early August is the peak.

There have been as many as a thousand Hummingbirds a day during peak migration. The owners no longer encourage that many birds as they required as much as 5 gallons of Hummingbird food a day.

Primroses border the portale.
Night blooming Datura on the North wall.
Tritoma attracts Orioles and Hummingbirds.
Rose bush at the corner of the Bosque Cassita.
Talavera tile surrounds the gas fireplace in the Bosque Cassita. Open rafters overlook this spacious room.
Talavera tile and sink in Bosque room full bath.
The East door opens onto the brick patio between the Bosque and Chavez Cassitas.
There is a nice breeze over the brick patio area between the two cassitas.
Chavez room dwarfs the queen size four poster bed.
Saltillo tile in Chavez room bath.
Talavera sink and back splash.
Massive vigas, hand carved crown and custom closet doors in Chavez room.
Ocotilla blossoms in the cactus garden.

Thank you for touring the Eaton House

 

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