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
909 Four Hills Road - Original Office of Bill Brannin Agency
The real estate headquarters of Bill Brannon, the visionary behind Four Hills Village development, was strategically located at the entrance of the newly built Four Hills Country Club. It’s from this location that most original lots were sold.
April 24, 1960 full page Four Hills Village ad for new division. Office of Bill Brannin Agency (which later became Village Realty)
Bill Brannin is the visionary behind Albuquerque's Four Hills Village golf course community. This original office and realty headquarters was strategically situated right at the entrance to the golf course. It’s from this location that most original lots were sold! See for yourself.
August 28, 1960 - Realty Ad published by Village Realty located at 909 Four Hills Road.
Do you have more information on the construction or original ownership of this address? Your information can help to build our Four Hills Village Database. Our goal is to share all that we learn and get people excited about the artifacts entering our 100% cloud-based preservation archive. This robust documented history of Four Hills Village from 1955-1975 is made possible by residents and volunteers like you!