House once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen lists in New Mexico. Take a look
A lush retreat that was once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen has hit the real estate market in Santa Fe, New Mexico for $17.5 million.
Along with some awe-inspiring buildings, the property also comes with a special something else: a greenhouse that “showcases a Bodhi tree grown from a seed of the tree the Buddha sat beneath to attain enlightenment,” the listing on Realtor.com says. The seed was a gift from the Dalai Lama.
The main home itself is a work of art all on its own – so much so that Allen was immediately head over heels for the property when he saw it.
“About 20 years ago I sold the home to Paul Allen and he lived here until he passed away a few years ago,” listing agent Paul Duran told Robb Report. “At the time I had shown Paul several properties over an 18-month period, but when he walked into this one, it was love at first sight.”
The primary, three-story house – which has six bedrooms – has a plethora of high-end features including:
Library
Game room
Chef’s kitchen
Elevator
Solarium
Attached by a walkway is a movie theater complete with a kitchen, bedrooms and patio for the ultimate viewing experience.
The property was once home to artist Georgia O’Keeffe as well, who lived out her later years there in the 80s.
“Georgia chose the home as it was near her doctors, but it had some healing qualities for her as well,” Duran told Robb Report.
Total, the retreat has 21 bedrooms, 20.5+ bathrooms, and sits on 20 acres.
This story was originally published June 23, 2022 at 1:15 PM with the headline "House once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen lists in New Mexico. Take a look."