Real Estate Buzz by J.P. Cook – Own vs. Rent Part 3

If you are looking for peace and serenity and room to breathe, this is the house for you! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the wonderful Rio Verde golf community. Situated on over 1.5 acres (17,598 sq ft adjacent lot included) and bordering The McDowell Mountain Park, this privately gated property offers ultimate privacy. The main house features two primary suites and three secondary en-suite bedrooms. The spacious kitchen with a butler's pantry is a chef's dream. A double-sided fireplace separates the large great room and dining area. Additional highlights include a 1,073 sq ft guest house, a 2,300 sq ft pool house with a 980 sq ft heated pool and spa, nine patios including a rooftop patio with 360-degree views, and multiple desert gardens. The custom exterior lighting package ensures you can enjoy the entire property at all times. The adjacent lot, also included in the sale, can be sold and built on. The Rio Verde community offers a golf course, state-of-the-art community center, tennis courts, restaurant, Community Church, and post office. This is truly a unique and exceptional property!

Horse Trainer, Team Roper or Barrel Racer's Paradise! This highly desired 8.5-acre lot at the base of the Superstition Mountains. Complete with a Center Isle Barn including 6 stalls plus outs, tack room, office, feed room and bathroom/storage room with washer and dryer hook ups. Outdoor you'll find an attentional 7 stalls. 4 of them are 20' x 15 ' fully covered with covered isle way and 3 stalls 12'x36' partially covered. This Income potential property gives you options like; boarding, team roping, gymkhana, barrel racing, etc.. Currently doing open team roping practice 2-3 days a week. It's the only team roping practice open to the public in the East Valley. 150'x280' lighted roping arena with sand. Chute Help automatic roping chute, lead up chutes and stripping chute.

Move in this year and experience the charm within this authentic Tuscan villa, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of West Sedona. Set above neighboring parcels in tranquility and views of breathtaking Red Rock. A custom onyx-gated entry leads to a serene courtyard with a cascading water feature and circular stairwell. The 4,810 sq. ft. residence includes 3 bedrooms, an office, and 4 baths. The great room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a wrap-around deck, and stunning views. Sophisticated details include stone accents, solid wood finishes, and a chef's kitchen filled with natural light. Courtyard pool can be heated or used as cold plunge w/spool technology. The lower level features 2 bedrooms, a family/media room w/ wet bar, a wine cellar, & a bonus SEE MOTION VIDEO room with a full kitchenideal as a studio or in-law suite. The yard offers privacy, a firepit, herb garden, and easy access to trails, shopping, dining, and the airport. Perfect as a primary home or STR investment.

Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled single-family residence in the prestigious, guard-gated Casa Blanca Community! Nestled on one of the largest lots in Casa Blanca, this exquisite property offers 2,486 square feet of meticulously updated beauty and sophistication. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an attached 2-car garage has undergone a complete transformation, leaving no detail untouched. The extensive upgrades include: A brand-new chef's kitchen with premium finishes and appliances. Fully renovated bathrooms, designed with modern elegance and functionality. Updated lighting fixtures and window treatments, adding warmth and style throughout. Step outside to your private outdoor retreat, featuring thoughtfully landscaped vignettes and lush greenery. This space is truly an entertainer's dream, ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars. Key Features Include: Spacious Layout: 2,486 SF of open-concept living with elegant finishes throughout. Modern Upgrades: Fully remodeled chefs kitchen and bathrooms featuring high-end materials and design. High End Appliances: Including Sub-Zero/Wolf Outdoor Oasis: Lush landscaping in an inviting backyard, ideal for entertaining or unwinding. Prime Location: Nestled within the highly sought-after Casa Blanca community, offering 24/7 security and a tranquil environment. Close to Old Town Scottsdale: Dining and Entertainment, Hiking, Biking, Swimming, Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball are all a short distance away. For a full list of upgrades, please refer to the documents tab. This home is the epitome of style, comfort, and luxury. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind property. Welcome Home

Discover your ultimate desert oasis, a quiet, peaceful, and luxurious 5,312 sq ft retreat surrounded by iconic saguaros and endless desert vistas. Set on 2.1 meticulously landscaped acres, this stunning home was fully rebuilt and expanded in 2020, featuring modern upgrades like plumbing, electrical systems, and state-of-the-art amenities. With two owned water softeners, a propane tank, RO system, and ADT security, every detail has been considered. Step into elegance with four ensuite bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 half baths, and masterful craftsmanship throughout. A wall of Fleetwood thermopane windows greets you upon entry, revealing breathtaking views. The open-concept gourmet kitchen and great room is an entertainer's dream, boasting leathered granite countertops, a Miele range, and Dacor column fridge and freezer, built-in Miele coffee maker, and custom cabinetry. The expansive U-shaped island, with seating for eight, is perfect for gatherings. A spacious walk-in pantry, complete with washer/dryer hookups and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, offers ample storage. Relax by the three-sided gas fireplace, whether you're dining or enjoying one of the two cozy living areas. Automated shades provide comfort and privacy at the touch of a button. Retreat upstairs to your luxurious primary suite, featuring a tranquil sitting area, unique granite accent wall, custom furniture, a private balcony with panoramic views and direct access to the pool area. The spa-like bathroom includes custom cabinets, quartzite and marble finishes, and a two-person digital steam shower with body sprays. The large split two-sided closet, complete with washer/dryer hookups, makes the space entirely self-sufficient. On the main floor, you'll find an office and additional bedrooms, including a second primary suite with a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closet, and a bathroom overlooking a beautiful painted courtyard. There's also a flexible space ideal for a gym or second office. High-end finishes abound, including designer lighting fixtures, custom Italian doors, and intricate steelwork. Outside, the resort-style backyard awaits with a Pebble Tec diving pool, cascading waterfalls, and a shaded ramada. The outdoor kitchen includes space for a BBQ set up and a granite island with a sink and fridge. Enjoy evenings around the custom gas fire pit or unwind in the private hot tub, surrounded by lush gardens and a courtyard adorned with a hand-painted mural. This home also features a four-car, temperature-controlled garage with epoxy floors, a horse corral, tack room, and ample land for future expansionswhether you're dreaming of a guest house, sports courts, or additional horse facilities. This Arizona paradise offers unmatched luxury and endless possibilities.

Tucked at the base of revered Camelback Mountain, Ascent is a new, private residential enclave adjacent to The Phoenician Resort - one of Arizona's premier luxury resort destination. This community incorporates the Sonoran Desert landscape directly into its design, at the most enviable location in Scottsdale. Ascent offer views overlooking the Valley & Camelback Mountain. Home designs feature contemporary architecture integrating warm, natural materials, expansive windows, and large outdoor patios. Thoughtfully designed by Nelsen Architects and Vallone Interior Design. Luxury finishes include exquisite Bulthaup Kitchens, Provenza wood floors, Sub Zero Wolf appliances & 10' ceilings.

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Located in the White Mountains and surrounded by USFS property, this 60-acre property has everything you are looking for. Adorned with mature ponderosa pines, fruit trees, pastures, and Pinedale Wash running through. Currently used as a Family retreat, there are many possibilities from company retreat, dude ranch, rentals, and much more. The property has been well cared for over the years and has many upgrades. The picturesque views from every home, lawns, playground, fire pit, are just a few of the things you'll fall in love with. With 4 separate houses, one of which is duplex, there's plenty of room for everyone. The main house has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths with an open floor plan. The large living room is great for gatherings and the kitchen is perfect for entertaining and making memories with friends and family. The Guest house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an extra-large kitchen and great room: a perfect place for family gatherings. The Caretaker's home and the duplex add an additional 7 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. In addition, there is also a 2200 square foot stable with a fenced in corral. Pastures are fenced in to allow for grazing, and a variety of equipment is available. The private well provides plenty of fresh water for all the homes and additional water lines running through the property.

New custom coming in Troon Mountain Estates! This gorgeous, soft contemporary home to-be-built has approximately 4113 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, including a 679 square foot one bedroom/one bath separate casita, plus an open kitchen with butler's pantry, a great room, game room/den and walls of glass overlooking spectacular views of the McDowells, 4 Peaks and city lights from the top of a 20,000+ sf lot in gated Troon Mountain Estates. The main house is all on one level/no stairs, including the 3 car garage, except for steps down to the casita, infinity pool and spa.

Some properties have to be seen to be believed. Welcome to The Arthouse, the Valley's best kept secret. Having operated as a luxury destination wedding venue in recent years, this home presents an exceedingly rare opportunity to enjoy modern living among natural, undisturbed desert. Winding desert roads scattered with saguaro cacti and picturesque mountain views lead you through San Tan Mountain Regional Park, to a property where peace, calm and serenity envelop all who enter. At this one-of-a-kind retreat, the current stewards have lovingly and carefully crafted every inch of this property's 3.3+ acres to maximize desert dwelling in a secluded setting surrounded by untouched state park land - offering privacy that no other property in the Phoenix metro area can come close to. Each evening, painted skies abound for you to enjoy sunset from the wraparound deck - this property has been designed for those who simply cannot compromise on the joys of outdoor living. The interior of the home is the ideal blend of comfort and cozy with a South Western twist. Prepare meals in the gourmet kitchen - complete with butcher block island, modern cabinetry and farmhouse-style sink. The exclusive owner's retreat will rejuvenate your soul - gas fireplace and soaking tub. In addition to the main home, don't miss the separate suite plumbed for a bathroom with it's own private entrance, which has in recent history served as a bridal suite. You will not find a home that soothes you in a way that The Arthouse does, while offering all the indulgences of modern living.

Exceptional newly remodeled ranch estate with private entry guest residence is perfectly situated in the heart of North Scottsdale, nestled in the charming 23 home gated community of Toscana, this private one-story home community is a hidden gem. Fully remodeled with current designer finishes, including wide plank hardwood flooring, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, smart hidden pantry, sleek wine wall, with impressive wood base and wood wall/ceiling finishes. Desirable great room home plan offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with spacious open eat-in kitchen opening to courtyard and family room, dining, and wet bar, with nearby den opening to courtyard, ideal for entertaining. Enjoy McDowell Mountain views from the lux backyard with an eat-in ramada with BBQ and pizza oven, heated pool/spa, covered patio, turfed grass area and private outdoor shower. Convenient yet private detached guest house is fully equipped and stylishly finished with kitchenette and two bedrooms/office/exercise with private covered patio and access to backyard amenities. Prestige location immediately south of DC Ranch, conveniently located just minutes from Pima and 101, shopping and restaurants, and schools, yet removed from the hustle and bustle.

Stunning Equestrian Estate with Guest House nestled on a sprawling 10 Acre property in the serene landscape a short distance from the Tonto National Forest. This property offers an exceptional blend of modern comfort, views, and exceptional Equestrian facilities. This 3bedroom, 2.5 bath home with open floorplan, showcases a chef's kitchen featuring a gas range, granite counters, custom cabinetry, newer microwave and dishwasher. Master split to one side with direct access to rear patio, two additional spacious bedrooms. Large Greatroom with Gas Fireplace and walls of glass opening up to the beautifully landscaped green rear yard. Enjoy the Outdoor beauty of Arizona year round with the deep wraparound covered patio looking east towards the iconic Four Peaks. Large Heated play pool with Boulder Water feature. Separate above ground spa. Back yard is surrounded by block wall covered in white rose vine creating a private oasis. The views are unobstructed and panoramic of the mountain ranges to the east as the land gently falls away. Four Peaks, Weavers Needle, Bartlett Dam all in full view. The separate Guest House features 2BR, 2BA with full kitchen and large living space. In addition the owners created unique lodging converting a container into a charming guest suite with outdoor shower and toilet. If you have an RV or friends coming to stay there is one RV full hookup with electric, water, and sewer. Top Notch Professionally Designed and Built Equestrian Facilities with 7 stall shed row style Block barn with deep overhang. Each stall is fitted with rubber mats, fan, mister and fly control system, and excellent lighting. Runs off back of each stall if you prefer them going in and out or you can shut the back door to keep them inside. Large Airconditioned tack room with built in saddle and bridle racks and storage. Mud room can double as grain/feed room with deep sink, refrigerator, storage cabinets and plumbed for washer/dryer. Outside wash rack with hot water piped in. The entire 10 acres is perimeter fenced with Rustic oil pipe fencing. Your horses will love the 8-pipe fenced turn out paddocks with shades with room to add more. Large steel container to store hay. Dressage size arena with rubber/sand footing and an additional large, cleared area if you need something a bit larger, plenty of room and lot coverage left to build a large Covered Arena. Round pen with sand footing. You will love the direct access out your gate to miles of trails with soft decomposed granite footing NO ROCKS! Just a short 10-minute trail ride to Tonto National Forest for scenic trail riding. Do you love gardening and fruit trees? Wonderful Herb Garden and talk about trees! Fruit trees planted include Lemon, Lime, Peach, Apple, Guava, Fig, Kumquat, Grapefruit, Blood Oranges, Pomegranate all on drip system and not just any drip system this system has automated fertilizer system added so trees are slow fertilized in spring and fall with the watering system and they are thriving! Utility rates are on the rise, so problem has been solved with Solar Panels (owned) that keep those bills at or under $300 a month. Located in Maricopa County where property taxes are low, Scottsdale Mailing address, and a good producing Private well with newer pump installed this property has it all. Perfect for any equestrian or outdoor enthusiast your perfect oasis in the desert.

Discover this breathtaking brand-new modern farmhouse in Arcadia. This exquisite residence seamlessly blends warmth and comfort with modern elements, creating a perfect backdrop for luxurious living. As you step inside, you'll find five spacious bedrooms, three with beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and guests alike. The dedicated office space offers a quiet retreat for remote work or creative pursuits, while the inviting teen room serves as a versatile haven for relaxation and study. Outside, discover your own private oasis with a sparkling pool, ideal for entertaining or enjoying tranquil afternoons in the sun. Guests will appreciate the charm and comfort of the flex-use guest house, providing a welcoming escape from the main residence. For fitness enthusiasts, the dedicated Peloton room off the primary suite makes it easy to stay active at any time. Completing this remarkable property is a three-car garage, offering ample space for vehicles and storage while perfectly balancing practicality and luxury. Located in the sought after Arcadia neighborhood, you'll enjoy mountain views, the latest dining concepts, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to make this extraordinary home your own. Schedule a tour today and immerse yourself in the perfect blend of style, comfort, and modern living!