813 Wagon Train Drive - Four Hills Manor Model Home
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous mid century chocolate brick showcase home. A vintage ad from 1968 confirms 813 Wagon Train is the model home for a new Willis Smith Construction Company development, Four Hills Manor.
Photo of 813 Wagon Train Drive in Four Hills Village Albuquerque, February 2021
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous mid century chocolate brick showcase home. A vintage ad from 1968 confirms 813 Wagon Train is the model home for a new Willis Smith Construction Company development, Four Hills Manor.
We know through historic plat maps that Wills A. Smith Construction Co. purchased a row of lots in 1968. This empty land came to be 16 gorgeous houses that are still standing proud today. The model home is always the first built, often is staged with furnishings, and stands as an exciting example of what dreams are possible in a new development. Builders don’t cut corners or spare expense on their showcase models and 813 Wagon Train was one such home!
July 21st 1968
The ad reads:
Welcome to today’s exciting
“Open House”
Four Hills Manor
Model Home -813 Wagon Train Rd.
1:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Luxury Living, in 1968! Just completing picturebook 4 bedroom Contemporary, in Chocolate Brick accented by Pre-Fabricated Paneling! Master bedroom tastefully appointed, with fireplace. Cozy sunken livingroom with fireplace, too, plus still another in the downstairs den! Wall-to-wall carpeting, Inter-com, air conditioning throughout!
KITCHEN all-electric, built-in washer and dryer. Huge 3-car garage with electric door, ideal for boat, trailer or workshop.
OUTSIDE 2 cool patios plus magnificent overlooking view of Albuquerque. Truly, the home of your dreams!
COME OUT TODAY! Just South of Sheraton Western Skies. Follow Stagecoach Road to Wagon Train, you can’t miss it … and DON’T!
Willis A. Construction Company
Clean lines ad glazed windows at 813 Wagon Train Drive
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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
Vintage Ad for 809 Wagon Train Dr SE in Four Hills Village
“If you are looking for original design in a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with large den home, you must see this home!”. Built and Shown by Willis Smith Const. Company”
Four Hills Village Realty Ad From The Albuquerque Journal Jan 12, 1969
Ad for 809 Wagon Train SE
“Four Hills 809 Wagon Train SE
If you are looking for original design in a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with large den home, you must see this home. Yes it has 3 fireplaces, refrig. air cond., balconies, Roman tub and all built ins.
Open Daily. Built and Shown by Willis Smith Const. Company”
This ad ran in The Albuquerque Journal from Jan 9th -15th 1969