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BY FAR, THE BEST VALUE ON THE BILTMORE CIRCLE! Incredible opportunity awaits! Now is your time to own an historic home on the prestigious Biltmore Circle for UNDER $4MM!! Iconic, Timeless- Original Biltmore Estate. A true testament to opulence and the American spirit of the early 20th century, The Biltmore Estate is an emblem of luxury, history & architectural brilliance. Located in the sought-after Biltmore Circle & set amidst stately mansions, a RARE opportunity to own a piece of this Arizona history is now available! Whether undertaking a full restoration, or creating your vision of a modern-day luxury masterpiece, the possibilities are endless. This original & classic Spanish Hacienda Biltmore Estate, circa 1933, was built and owned by the BILTMORE HOTEL LLC. The estate's location is is nearly unbeatable. Positioned on one of the most desirable view lots within the Biltmore Circle, the estate offers a serene & inspiring setting, providing expansive grounds of verdure, meandering water gardens, breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, Praying Monk, rare lake views & an IMPRESSIVE 177 ft+/- of GOLF FRONTAGE on the Links Golf Course. With the benefit of NO HOA & two separate residences on the lot, the home's current offering provides the ideal multi-generational living or vacation rental possibilities. Included is a 6,219 sf main estate, an attached 900+/- sf 1BR/1BA guest townhome w/ kitchen & great room, a small casita w/ 1BA & kitchenette, and a detached second home, designed & built by internationally acclaimed architect, Jeffrey Page of Space Line Design. The 2,500+/- sf modern architectural gem was featured on HGTV: UNIQUE DESERT HOMES, PHOENIX HOME & GARDEN magazine, as well as numerous other publications in the US, UK, Turkey & the UAE. The villa offers a large great room w/ soaring ceilings, walls of glass, & 2 BR/3 BA plus an office. Completing the estate is a 6 car-garage (one is an RV height), providing plenty of room for your classic cars or 'toys'. Embrace your vision with this truly one-of-a-kind opportunity! See also land/lot listing MLS #6715940

Incredible opportunity for a Ben Hawkins built masterpiece perfectly located on the highly desired Orange Blossom Lane adjacent to Arizona Country Club. This captivating cutting edge contemporary exudes style & class that few homes can match. Soaring tongue in groove detailed ceilings pull you into extraordinary inside/outside living that combines the custom island kitchen, living room, resort pool & outdoor dining. Stunning primary retreat provides views & privacy. 3 thoughtfully designed en suite bedrooms provide comfort for all. Upstairs flex space for office/art studio/workout or music room leads to a spacious outdoor deck. Ease of access with street access out both the front & back. Artistically blended concrete & wood design elements impresses the most discerning of tastes.

Experience that new home feeling rooted in an established neighborhood for easy living with all the best offerings nearby. This is the quintessential Arcadia ranch-style home with stone cladding, large front yard, white roses nestled in a cul-de-sac with Camelback Mountain views. Inside, feels timeless with a thoughtfully designed layout - private primary suite wing and a separate bedroom wing with three en-suite rooms. The fifth bedroom is ready to flex as a home office or guest space. The kitchen is a dream with custom built-ins, butler's pantry, ample dining space and plenty of room for entertaining. A restrained color palette keeps things fresh and sophisticated. Embrace the good life with the perfect mix of design style and location.

GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE. Brand new Mortensen Signature Home. COMPLETION HAPPENING NOW, MOVE IN NOVEMBER. Outstanding Mountain and Sunset Views. Easy access to the main gate. Cul-de-sac location. Dual Primary Suites, 2 other en-suite bedrooms plus an office, den or 5th bedroom, take your pick. 4 Sliding door exits to your view patio with pool, spa, oversize fireplace and bbq ready for relaxation and entertainment. Whole Home Furniture packages available.

Designed by renowned architect Bob McIntyre this phenomenal property encompasses all that Desert Living should be. Located on the Sixth Fairway of the celebrated Desert Highlands Golf Course with a perfect southern facing exposure to soak in the desert sun you will start your day with sunrises over the McDowell Mountains and end your day with watercolor sunsets, you couldn't ask for a better view or location. Completely remodeled from top to bottom with only the highest quality and craftsmanship, this open single-story floorplan flows perfectly with countless private yards and courtyards off of every suite to take in the majestic views. This home truly has it all! The light and bright living room is complemented by the soaring ceilings, cozy hand plastered fireplace, floor to ceiling French doors and clear story windows, as well as a dramatic chandelier. Whether you are a top-notch chef or just like to admire a beautiful kitchen, this home has the perfect combination of function and form with top of the line appliances (6 burner gas range, 2 burner induction cooktop, 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers, built-in Subzero refrigerator, wine refrigerator, beverage refrigerator and ice maker), timeless custom cabinetry, passthrough entertainment area to the outdoors and more. Open to the kitchen, the family room features expansive French doors to the pool area as well as a second tranquil courtyard with a water feature, beautiful natural light, warm fireplace, in addition to an entertainment bar with a beverage and wine refrigerator. The owner's suite is a treat with an expansive bedroom filled with natural light from the floor to ceiling picture window and French doors that invite the outdoors in, an inviting fireplace, the perfect sitting room, 3 spacious walk-in closets, and a luxurious bathroom with a dramatic multi-head steam shower, artistic free-standing bathtub, dual sinks with plenty of storage, a make-up vanity, and two separate commode rooms. It's not just the owners who are treated like royalty in this amazing home, guests are too. Not only are each of the 3 guest suites completely separate from each other, but all of them also have their own private courtyard to take in the beautiful golf course and mountain views, as well as their own distinct designer bathroom. The private casita also features its own kitchenette to make your guests truly feel at home on top of it's own private courtyard with water feature and access to the backyard pool area. The fourth guest suite could also make the perfect at home office / den with its own private entrance, inviting fireplace, as well as a private courtyard complete with a relaxing water feature, fireplace, and mountain views. The stress-free backyard not only takes in the breathtaking lush golf course and magnificent mountain views, outdoor entertainment is also taken to the extreme with a built-in misting system, heaters, and BBQ, as well as an outdoor dining area with a stylish chandelier and plenty of covered and uncovered spaces surrounding the refreshing pool and spa. Owning in Desert Highlands has its privileges; this amazing home comes with an immediate Full Golf Membership to Desert Highlands where you will enjoy an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, an 18 hole par 42 putting course designed by Gary Panks, 13 perfectly groomed tennis courts (grass, clay, & hard courts), state of the art fitness center, multiple dining options, and 24 hr guard gated security! To make things even better, this home may be purchased fully furnished and turnkey by separate bill of sale so that you may start enjoying the perfect desert lifestyle immediately with ease, all you will need are your clothes and a toothbrush!

Million Dollar Views as far and wide as the eye can see! Views from every window in the house. Your own AZ get a way on about 1.5 acres. This 4bed + office, 4.5 bath includes an elevator. Retractable wall of windows bring the outdoors in, vaulted ceilings with beams, large wrap around balcony, Open floor plan, Gourmet Kitchen, SS Appliances, Dual ovens, Granite & Wood block Countertop, Alder cabinets and doors, Fireplaces in Family Room & Kitchen, Master boasts more amazing views. Master Bath with large walk-in closet. Take the ELEVATOR to Game/Theatre room, Wine Cellar and 2 guest bedrooms. Resort Style Backyard is perfect for entertaining. Extensive exterior misting system.

There comes a time when the only neighborhood you want to live in is Colonia Miramonte. It is easy to see why. Beautiful views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains from the top row in this Guard Gated Community. Enter through the custom iron gate to a charming courtyard with a very special Casita. A special addition to this home is a sky loft that has a private entrance from the courtyard. Present owners love the views of Camelback and downtown Phoenix from their viewing deck. Wide plank wood flooring, beamed ceilings in Great Room, French Doors throughout and exterior spaces designed by Mike Karmo. Numerous places to relax and entertain can be found around the property. There is a large Community pool and small parks on each street. Great way to meet the neighbors while walking your dogs.

Embrace elegance on the 17th fairway of the renowned Desert Highlands Golf Course. Enjoy immediate access to FULL CLUB Privileges in this 5 bed/5.5 jewel box home designed by Allen Tafoya, in built by Rick Merritt-built 5 bed/5.5 with interiors by Billi Springer. This old-world inspired home features an open floor plan, blending exquisite finishes with functional luxury. The expansive layout includes a grand master suite, a dedicated exercise room, and a versatile upstairs office. Every space is crafted with precision, harmonizing indoor comfort with serene golf course views. Experience sophistication in this stunning home, where lifestyle, luxury, and exquisite craftsmanship meet. The upstairs Study has outstanding city light views. The main level frames Pinnacle Peak.

This turn-key, custom Rafterhouse in Arcadia Proper exudes elegance & warmth, from the front courtyard to the backyard's media projector, the attention to detail in this home is truly unmatched. As you enter, the quality finishes and touches stand out from the white oak floors, to the fireplaces, the soaring vaulted ceilings, and collapsable doors leading to the lush backyard with views of Camelback Mountain. Boasting nearly 4,000 SqFt, with 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms, & an additional flex/living space, this highly desired floor plan provides it all. In the gourmet, chef's kitchen you'll find top of the line appliances, fixtures and custom cabinetry. The pantry offers plenty of storage, as well as the oversized kitchen island.. Just off the heart of the home & formal dining area, you'll find powder room for guests & an additional living/flex space with more sliding glass doors out to the back yard. The Primary bedroom feels more like a resort, with mountain views from the spacious bathroom and a beautifully designed closet. Two hallways lead to the additional four bedrooms which are perfectly laid out, with two having en-suite bathrooms, and the other two sharing a full bath. The extended 3 car garage offers plenty of storage, with a mud-room and drop zone leading into the home. The lush backyard is perfect for entertaining, with an outdoor dining area, built-in gas grill, outdoor living area & bar at the ramada, & a gas fire pit and additional seating area. With a Crestron Home AV system, citrus tree's, detached storage, and a newly added generator.

This is the last remaining New Home under construction by Cullum Homes in the community of Paradise Reserve. This contemporary Santa Barbara design home sits next to the community park with no neighbors. The Iron front door leads you into a 2 story foyer with a checkered pattern black and white flooring and staircase in a warm wood by Du Chateau. The Chefs Kitchen adorned with Sub Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances over look the Great Room with high ceilings, large Fireplace, Wet Bar and wall of glass opening to the covered patio of the back yard. The outdoor space carries the same checkered pattern tile bringing the outdoors in. The outdoor fireplace, water feature and outdoor BBQ are great for those entertaining evenings. 2 of the 3 oversized en suite guest rooms all accommodate King Size Beds and have there own outdoor sitting space. 1 of the guest bedroom en suite is designed like a guest Casita with a Kitchenette and attached garage. Use it as part of the home at all times or close it off to give guests their own space and privacy. The 3 car total garage, laundry, powder bath and elevator complete the first level of this home. You may take the elevator or staircase to the Primary suite level. The loft area and outdoor loggia is perfect for retiring to for the evening. Take in the incredible views of the Phoenix Nature Preserve from the covered entertaining space. The Primary suite and bath are just steps away. The calming spa like bath with Shower, soaking tub, vanity and custom walk in closet with built in storage give privacy to the Primary. The loggia off the Primary bedroom has views of Downtown and Uptown Phoenix on the Horizon. This community is situated in close proximity to all Paradise Valley, Biltmore and Scottsdale have to offer! 24/7 Guard Gated Clubhouse and Pet Park The mixture of contemporary design and pops of old world blend timelessly in this new home. Come see this home today!

Premier Offering, Pre-Construction Price. Nestled in the hillside above and just beyond Ranho Mañana, you'll find 'The Village at Go John Canyon' by Del Rey Development. A hidden gem, a secluded enclave of fine custom homes. Each estate parcel is over 4.35 acres and borders the Desert Foothills Land Trust with direct, private trail access to the Cave Creek Regional Park. Here you'll find pure paradise with over 3000 acres of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Enhanced by nature, each select residence affords unparalleled views and total privacy in a peaceful mountain paradise. Del Rey offers stylish architecture and each home is delivered complete with heated pool and landscape.

NEW BUILD!! 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom residence that exudes elegance and functionality. Each bedroom is a private oasis, complete with its own on-suite bathroom, offering comfort and convenience for family and guests alike. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, a chef's dream with state-of-the-art appliances, expansive countertops, butler's pantry and custom cabinetry. The dedicated wine room promises to be a connoisseur's delight, perfect for storing and showcasing a prized collection. Dual laundry rooms ensure household chores are handled with ease, providing ample space for organization and storage. The extra-large 3-car garage offers generous space for vehicles and storage, while also serving as a versatile area for hobbies or a workshop. This home is a perfect blend of luxury and practicality, designed to cater to a refined lifestyle. The outdoor spaces of this luxurious home are designed to offer an unparalleled experience of elegance and leisure. Imagine stepping into a meticulously landscaped garden, where the tranquility of nature meets the sophistication of design. A stunning pool and spa serve as the centerpiece, creating a serene oasis for relaxation and social gatherings. Adjacent to the pool, a state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen awaits, fully equipped for al fresco dining and entertainment. Comfortable seating areas are interspersed throughout, featuring plush sofas and lounge chairs, perfect for enjoying the warm Arizona sun or gathering around a sleek fire pit during cooler evenings. These outdoor living spaces are not just visually appealing but are functional extensions of the home, crafted to enhance the joy of outdoor living.