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Totally reimagined in 2023/24, this luxurious North Scottsdale estate is situated on 1.78 acres in an exclusive, gated community of 5 homes. This home captures the incredible views surrounding its peaceful & serene setting. An expansive split floor plan w 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, game area & full wet-bar in the main house (AC 4 car garage) & a guest house/casita w/ 2 bedrooms (1 is an exercise room), bath, kitchenette & living area. Gourmet kitchen includes Quartzite counters, custom Alder wood cabinetry & Miele, Wolf, Sub-Zero appliances. A 1600 sf covered patio offers you sunrises over the majestic McDowells & sun sets over the Valley all while you are having coffee, gathering friends in the evening, swimming or playing tennis on your private lighted court. No expense spared on this magnificent home! You will love all the amenities of this home & the incredible outdoor/indoor living it offers. Minutes from Carefree and North Scottsdale dining, shopping and entertainment.

Fully furnished golf course modern with soaring ceilings and Mummy Mountain views! Newly remodeled kitchen, flooring, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Entertainers dream with new heated pool/spa and outdoor BBQ area. Located on Camelback Country Clubs Ambiante Golf course, beautiful flowers surround sidewalks and jogging/ biking paths. In the A+ rated CCC school district and moments from central Scottsdale's shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Split floorplan of primary suite with his and hers bathrooms and closets and generous bedroom on one side, office/den and two additional ensuites on the other. Large formal living and second entertaining space off of the kitchen. No interior steps and immaculacy furnished in Restoration Hardware.

Modern Farmhouse in desirable White Horse community! This 5147 sf single level home is located one of Scottsdale's hottest neighborhoods due to its amazing architecture and convenient location. Set on nearly .7 acres, this site is regarded as the best lot in Whitehorse due to its orientation, deep backyard, open space behind and stunning McDowell Mountain views from the back. Desirable single level floorplan features 4 bedrooms and a media room/bonus room, along with a 4 car garage. The great room and kitchen have an open-concept design, featuring glass pocket doors that seamlessly connect to the front and back covered patios—perfect for enjoying Arizona's mild weather and entertaining guests. Private backyard oasis is anchored by a stunning pool surrounded by lush turf and captures sweeping mountain views. State of the art features include Wolf/Subzero kitchen appliances, double dishwashers, brick accent wall in kitchen, wide plank white oak flooring, beamed truss ceilings, built in media wall in bonus room, quartz and limestone counter tops, 3 tankless water heaters and a separate dog wash in laundry room. Whitehorse is conveniently located just north of DC Ranch in North Scottsdale, 1 mile from the shopping /dining of Market Street, and minutes away from the Loop 101. Please preview to see why this address is in such high demand!

Golf Membership Available- Today's modern interpretation of the original Pueblo style - keeping in harmony with the desert. This privately gated home within Saguaro Forest at Desert Mountain is situated on an elevated lot with magical sunset, golf course, surrounding mountains, city lights and mountain silhouettes at night. Ideal south facing backyard captures winter sun on the pool/patio areas all day. Built by Phil Smith, this home emanates master crafted details; rooms in the round, forged metal rails, wood detailed ceilings, tubular skylights, stone, wood and concrete floors and Venetian plaster walls. The great room split floor plan with Master and library wing on one side and 3 guest ensuites on the other allows privacy for all. Patios around the home provide gathering spaces for many or sanctuaries for a few. The pool, spa, outdoor kiva fireplace and barbecue create outdoor living and dining at its finest. Electric shades, central vac, high end appliances and an elevator keep current with today's luxuries and conveniences. Lush Sonoran desert vegetation surrounding the home creates a true desert botanical experience. Private and tranquil, yet located close to the Cochise/Geronimo and Chiricahua Clubhouses for dining and golf. Bike or hike from your home to the nearby Desert Mountain Trails with over 20 miles of multi-use trails. Sonoran Fitness center located within a short drive from home. Golf Membership to the Desert Mountain Club available.

This 4,746sf home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and exudes a cool, modern beach vibe. Highlights include vaulted beamed ceilings in the great room and principal bedroom, light hardwood floors, and abundant windows. The kitchen is equipped with both marble and leathered granite countertops, white cabinets, 2 dishwashers and a European cooktop. Designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, the home offers pocket doors opening to a front courtyard with a spool, fireplace, synthetic grass, and soothing park views. Additional features include an interior courtyard with a 2nd outdoor fireplace, BBQ, and pizza oven. The upstairs bonus room adds versatility to this meticulously crafted residence. Every detail, from plantation shutters to updated mechanicals, reflects exceptional ... attention to detail. Price includes furniture and furnishings with a small exclusion list.

''TIMELESS'' Desert Highlands Developer, Lyle Anderson's original homesite, with most premier sweeping Mountain and City Light Views at the base of Pinnacle Peak Mountain as part of this homes backyard. Built by legendary Linthicum Custom Homes; interiors by David Michael Miller; certainly timeless. With IMMEDIATE GOLF MEMBERSHIP, this award-winning 18-hole Jack Nicklaus, Signature Championship Golf Club was recognized by Platinum Clubs of America as being in the Top 3% in the country. Known for its Gary Panks designed putting course, its Racketball Club offers diverse playing surfaces, with a total of 13 Tennis/Pickleball courts; 7000 SF wellness center, year-round recreational activities, fine and casual dining experience, all behind its guard gated walls. The Residence offers... a welcoming foyer space, floor-to-ceiling windows, Chef's Kitchen to include German crafted cabinetry, European style layout wet-bar, Great Room and Dining areas all sit within the heart of the home. The primary Suite is tucked away, exquisitely appointed Bathrooms with their own walk-in closets, 2 private balconies and 2 fireplaces. All 4 guest suites boast their own inspiring and private patio, baths and custom layout amenities. The outdoor kitchen and dining patio overlooks the negative edge pool/spa and sparkling city lights after sundown. 10-seat state-of-the-art theater and stunning Partners Office will impress even the most discriminating buyer. Don't miss this one of one, hard to duplicate, move in ready opportunity!!

This to-be-completed home will be the epitome of modern sophistication and luxury living, offering two primary suites, with spa like bathrooms, and large walk-in closets. There are two additional bedrooms with attached bathrooms and walk-in closets, and an additional office/den. The attached casita offers a separate entrance with private bath, making it the perfect space for guest quarters or home gym. Kitchen is a chefs dream with large island, top of the line appliances, and a butlers pantry. Sitting on almost two acres, corner lot, gorgeous mountain views, and located in the quiet, gated community of Pinnacle Paradise. Plans and permits available. Home to be finished by end of 2024. This is your opportunity to work with the contractor in picking your own finishes.

One of a kind luxury home built by Forte Homes is located in the coveted equestrian community of Circle G Ranches. This stunning custom home features everything you will want. 6 bed/6.5 bath basement, RV GARAGE, work shop, pool bath. When you enter the home you will be greeted with 22' ceilings in the entry, formal dining room with tray lighting, separate office/den with wainscot, master bedroom w/sitting area, separate toilets in the master, jetted jacuzzi tub, built in linen closets, gourmet kitchen features 2-36'' subzero refrigerator/freezer, twin dishwashers, warming drawer, Scotsman sonic ice machine, 60'' Wolf range w/griddle and french cooktop, convection microwave, 18' island, basement features a wine room, storage room, weight room, Home THEATER & stadium seating!!

NEW CONSTRUCTION - Permits ready and we are set to break ground on the exceptionally designed Modern Luxury Estate brought to you by Blue Sky Homes. Boasting roughly 5312 SF this home is an entertainer's dream, with open kitchen, large sliding door system to the backyard and a split bedroom floor plan and with 10'+ ceilings. Guest will fee welcomed in the spacious 800+ SF casita overlooking resort style backyard. This amazing home is located in the popular Cactus/Shea corridor close to shopping, dining, as well as hiking trails. Don't miss out on the opportunity to semi customize this desert gem before it's too late. *This property is located on lot A of the site.

Completion end of year 202., Golf Membership available from seller. New build by leading luxury home builder - Blackstone Development and designed by Graffin Design. Terrific mountain views from Apache Peak all the way across the Continental Mountain Range to the western mountains and wonderful spring sunsets. Offering the floor plan today's buyer is looking for: open great room plan with retractable glass doors to enjoy the gorgeous views and one level living with 4 suites plus a study. Outdoors enjoy a large patio area complete with two way fireplace, pool, spa, and BBQ. Buyer still has time to put their own stamp on this home and colorize it as they would like to. Save a year and half of design headaches and just do the fun part-picking out the colors. Home can be purchased and new owners can start enjoying the Desert Mountain Club upon closing-of course subject to membership approval. Floor plan is located under the Document tab. This home is now thru drywall stage and cabinets are being installed.

Arizona living at its finest. An artistically inspired estate with gated privacy and iconic Camelback Mountain views. Showcasing botanical specimens and a variety of mature trees, the resort backyard, lush setting and huggable mountain views, make for an unparalleled Paradise Valley experience. Two master suites, two guest rooms, an office and separate enclaves make for relaxed living throughout the home. The artistic attention to detail is unsurpassed. Antique hand carved doors in both the interior and exterior, exemplary painted touches throughout and a flowing floor plan make this a truly signature home. The private approach & secondary entrance highlight the cobble stone circular driveway and water features. This unique home and its stellar setting form an entertainer's delight. Photography to be updated to reflect current changes in home.

FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE with purchase of home. We are thrilled to announce the commencement of construction on this extraordinary custom home. Crafted by esteemed builders, Black Stone Development, in collaboration with Graffin Design, this residence promises to be a contemporary masterpiece within the prestigious Desert Mountain community. Highlighted features of the main home include a spacious great room seamlessly connected to a formal dining area, an opulent chef's kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 4 ½ baths. Ascending to the second level, you'll find a versatile study/lounge, a flex exercise room (with closet space, doubling as a potential 5th bedroom), and an expansive roof deck offering unparalleled panoramic views of the Desert Mountain landscape. Additionally, a separate casita with a full bath ensures privacy for both homeowners and guests alike. Step into the ultimate outdoor retreat, complete with a magnificent pool and spa, multiple fire pits, serene water features, an outdoor kitchen, and charming patios that perfectly encapsulate the quintessential Arizona lifestyle. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the four-car garage, supplemented with ample storage space. Every detail of this home has been meticulously planned to enhance your living experience. Early buyers will have the unique opportunity to provide input on customization and select interior finishes to tailor the home to their preferences. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Desert Mountain luxury living.