1202 Miehls Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Private viewing for pre-qualified buyers by appointment only. This single-family ranch-style home, constructed in 1996 on 2.5 acres on a hill above the City of Carlsbad, offers spectacular views of the city and is located in the sought-after Fountain Hills Subdivision. A long gravel driveway takes you from Miehls Drive a short distance through natural desertscape – a forest of ocotillo, prickly pear, and bird of paradise – to a beautifully landscaped front yard. Palm trees welcome you to a walkway lined with wildflowers leading to a quaint green gate, the entry to a magical courtyard, complete with fountain and more wildflowers. Enter the spacious, 2850-square-foot custom home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a den/office, separate living and dining rooms, sizable laundry room, kitchen, breakfast area, spacious entry, attached oversized garage for 2 cars with a 7.5’ x 22’ workshop, and a yard storage building. The interior was painted, the bathrooms remodeled, and all internal pressurized plumbing was upgraded to PEX-A-Wirsbo in 2023. This home comes with natural wood raised-panel doors, attic ventilation fans, two water heaters, and a 5-ton heat pump. Household water is prefiltered, softened, and pressure boosted precluding problems associated with hard water. Spectacular views of the City of Carlsbad greet you through two huge east-facing windows. Walk closer to the windows and take in the beautiful, dark green lawn and a covered porch that runs the length of the house. The back yard fence is made of rock and stuccoed block, and mature pine trees line the north and south ends of the yard. A walled picnic area beyond the yard enclosure offers a secluded option for barbeques, picnics, or kicking back to watch incredible moonrises or gaze at a sky full of stars. The property ends about 300 yards down the hill into East Canyon, ensuring your view of the city and moonrise is protected. The living room, dining room, den, and primary bedroom suite have vaulted ceilings, recessed dimmable lighting, and ceiling fans (except for the dining room, which has a chandelier). Elegant plantation shutters cover all windows except those in the primary bedroom, kitchen and dining room. Flooring varies with tile in bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, hallway, and living room, attractive laminate wood flooring in the bedrooms and den, and upscale luxury vinyl tile in entry areas. The oversized living room has a woodburning fireplace and faux-wood tile. A large den/office is that bonus room you’ve always wanted, with a view of the city, and plenty of room for books, a large desk, and more. The kitchen has solid hickory cabinets, all-electric appliances including range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and a re-mineralizing reverse osmosis system. Countertops are quartz with tile backsplash, with a double-basin, stainless steel sink. The dining room has its own door leading to a tiled patio with room for an outdoor table and chairs or a barbeque grill. An oversized laundry room has plenty of storage and counter space and a deep stainless steel sink, bonus storage closet, sizable pantry, and an upright freezer which stays with the house. The hallway that takes you to the bedrooms and bathrooms sports two good-sized closets with shelving above for linens and open space below perfect for luggage. The spacious primary suite has a large walk-in closet, and a bathroom big enough for two vanities, a free-standing tub, and walk-in shower. The guest bath includes a large vanity, free-standing tub, and walk-in shower. The guest bedroom and third bedroom are functional and roomy, with ceiling fans, dimmable recessed lighting, and over-sized closets.