Four Hills Apartments Gets Approval
A recently discovered rezoning announcement confirms the first inkling of Villa Serena
Behold! The first inkling of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Villa Serena. In this 1968 announcement, we discover that the City Planning Commission has granted approval for 122 dwelling units in Four Hills. The 15.1-acre plan for Wagon Train SE was submitted by Four Hills Development Corp. agent, Roger Cox and Associates.
April 1968, Albuquerque Tribune
The announcement was published in an April 1968 Albuquerque Tribune, a now-defunct newspaper, and the piece itself listed similar announcements for City Planning Commission decisions all over the valley.
The original highlight reads:
“The City Planning Commission has approved SU-1 zoning (special use for a planned residential development) for 15.q acres of land in Four Hills Village.
The land on Wagon Train Drive SE will be the future site of apartments, condominiums, and townhouses.
The plan, submitted to Planning Commissioners by Roger Cox and Associates, calls for 122 dwelling units. Roger Cox and Associates is the agent for Four Hills Development Corp.”
This future site of apartments, condominiums, and townhouses the article mentions is known today as Villa Serena, one of the most instagrammable Spanish-influenced complexes in Albuquerque. There have been many project ideas that came about for Four Hills Village during the mid and late sixties but not all of them came to fruition. Villa Serena is a dream come to reality and still provides gorgeous luxury residences in the 2020s.
Photo in Villa Serena Albuquerque, 2021
Instagrammable Vintage Town Homes in Albuquerque - Villa Serena
Endless summer vibes year round. Introducing the most instagrammable vintage Spanish influence apartment complex in Albuquerque.
There is a beautiful mid-century Spanish influence apartment complex in Four Hills that is a must-see for vintage architecture enthusiasts. Albuquerque’s Villa Serena condominiums were a film location in 1976 for the British science fiction movie starring Bowie (RIP) called The Man Who Fell To Earth. They prove to be just as gorgeous in the modern day.
The ad reads:
A NEW Leisure Lifestyle
Villa Serena Town Homes in Prestigious Four Hills
The Villa Serena Town Homes leave little — if anything — to be desired for those who would rather spend their time enjoying life worry-free, care free. Consider these advantages of condominium living in beautiful Four Hills, next to the Four Hills Country Club:
Security - Six foot block wall completely surrounds the entire area. The only entrance is at the front.
Swimming Pool, Club Room - Pool cared for daily. Club room complete with exercise equipment, sauna bath, therapeutic whirlpool, spacious club room, pool table.
THREE FLOOR PLANS - two bedroom, two bedroom with study, two bedroom with study and den. By far the most luxurious living spaces in Albuquerque.
OPEN NOW - Models are open daily 1 to 6 pm. Designed by Rudolph Salazar. Completely to show you how the new luxury lifestyle fits you.
Completely Planned and built by Elmer Cullers — The Southwest’s Most Distinctive Builder
There will be a total of only 53 units built on ten acres. In addition to the swimming pool, clubroom, etc. Walls are solid masonry construction to block outside noise.
If the time has come for you to enjoy a completely new leisure lifestyle come to the Villa Serena
1459 Wagon Train Drive, S.E. in beautiful Four Hills
Open Today 1 to 6 P.M.
Village Realty, INC.
Photos were taken by Kimberli Roth
Directions:
To get to Villa Serena in Four Hills Village you can type any address between 1351 and 1459 Wagon Train into a GPS":
1459 Wagon Train Dr. SE
Albuquerque NM 87123