Having a large kitchen is a plus for any homeowner, especially those who enjoy cooking or hosting regularly.
A spacious floor plan, good appliances, ample counter space and cupboards for storage can turn a home cooking area into a chef’s kitchen.
Here are six houses in the Albuquerque-metro area that fit the bill.
44 Berta Drive, Edgewood
Price: $320,000
This kitchen features custom hickory cabinets and a red cedar wood bar counter. The home is located on more than three acres and also features hardwood floors, a recently added fenced-in patio and artificial turf. Solar panels help keep the electric bills low.
Year built: 1980
House size: 1,292 square feet
Lot size: 3.03 acres
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 full bath
59 Milton Loop, Los Lunas
Price: $350,000
This freshly remodeled home offers a chef’s kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space and granite countertops. The master bathroom features marble flooring, a garden tub and dual vanities. The backyard hosts a pavilion, outdoor grill station and fire pit. There is also a large storage shed and RV parking with full 30-amp hookups.
Year built: 1998
House size: 1,462 square feet
Lot size: 0.33 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 1 full bath and one three-quarter bath
5507 La Salle Place NW, Albuquerque
Price: $369,000
This newly updated home offers a roomy kitchen with a central island and extra storage space under spacious countertops. The home also features a wood burning fireplace and stove. The low-maintenance backyard comes with turf grass and two storage sheds.
Year built: 1965
House size: 2,133 square feet
Lot size: 0.18 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 three-quarter baths
1601 Corta Cantera SW, Los Lunas
Price: $385,000
The kitchen here has Bosch appliances and quartz countertops with a bar area. The two-story home comes with a large staircase that leads upstairs to the master bedroom featuring a walk-in closet and garden tub. The backyard is a blank slate waiting to bring landscape dreams to life.
Year built: 2019
House size: 2,223 square feet
Lot size: 0.21 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full baths and 1 half-bath
7613 Pickard NE, Albuquerque
Price: $460,000
This spacious kitchen offers a six-burner gas cooktop and a double oven. The home has two living areas with built-in bookshelves, a fire place and wood flooring throughout, with carpet in the bedrooms and living areas. The backyard hosts a variety of seating areas, turf grass and garden beds ready for planting. The front of the house has an iron railing porch.
Year built: 1963
House size: 2,551 square feet
Lot size: 0.23 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1 full bath, 1 half-bath and 1 three-quarter bath
This home’s kitchen features rock-faced accents, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a coffee station and a butler’s pantry. The space is lit by large windows during the day, and recessed and hanging lights at night. The house has high ceilings, wood look tile flooring a fire place and an enormous backyard. The master bathroom features dual sinks. There is also an oversized two-car garage and plenty of storage.
Year built: 2006
House size: 2,752 square feet
Lot size: 0.25 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2 full baths and 1 half-bath
