42 E. Va Plaza Nueva offers a warm embrace of classic Santa Fe style within the highly desirable community of Aldea de Santa Fe. This 2,392-square-foot residence features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage, blending timeless craftsmanship with inviting indoor-outdoor living.Enter through a private front courtyard and step into a home rich with Old World charm. Brick and tile floors run throughout, complementing the carved wood beams, vigas, and hand-troweled plaster walls in the main living areas. The expansive living room feels gracious and grounded, ideal for quiet evenings or elegant entertaining.The third bedroom, with its own separate entrance and cozy fireplace, offers versatility--perfect as a guest suite or a comfortable home office with added privacy.The kitchen is appointed with wood cabinetry, a gas cooktop and vent hood, double wall ovens, and granite counters accented by tile surrounds. A cozy breakfast nook creates an inviting place to savor your morning coffee.Designed for Santa Fe's coveted lifestyle, the home's outdoor living and dining spaces are surrounded by mature landscaping and back up to open space, creating a serene setting with views to the Sandias to enjoy year-round.Located in desirable Aldea de Santa Fe, a vibrant village-style community, residents enjoy 13 miles of walking trails, extensive shared open space, a community center, and tennis, basketball, and bocce courts. Neighborhood life is enhanced further with annual art tours, community garage sales, and a variety of active clubs--participate as much or as little as you like.This home embodies the warmth, texture, and tradition of Old Santa Fe while offering the amenities of a welcoming, engaged community.