Significant Sales MAY 2017
Extraordinary properties Unique stories Successfully represented
LISA WESTCOTT-WADEY $6,900,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Nestled in the exclusive Upper Canyon of Silverleaf with breathtaking views of the city, sunsets and surrounding mountain. The home’s floor-plan boasts amenities and finishes that are of superb quality with uncompromised attention to detail. Features include 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, private detached Casita, gourmet custom kitchen with catering entrance, large laundry/craft room, lush landscaping, game room, pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, multiple fireplaces and water features, theatre, elaborate wine cellar with custom corked flooring, wood paneled office, and elevator for easy access. Front courtyard offers water feature, fireplace, and mountain & sunrise views.
DC Ranch
JOHNATHON DE YOUNG $6,000,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY A warm, contemporary retreat, with spectacular design elements. Situated at the end of a cul-desac, on a private 3+ acre lot, this setting provides the ultimate in privacy and views. Vast rooms of glass capture the dramatic, downtown Phoenix and surrounding mountain views from every room. Step outside to the covered patios and take in the best views in the valley. Extravagant master suite with his & her baths, two walk-in closets, exercise room, wet bar, gas fireplace, spectacular city light views and easy access to the pool & spa. Main kitchen features Balthaup natural aluminum & glass cabinetry and a 700 bottle wine room.
Camelback Tower
JAY PENNYPACKER, DEBBIE NEGRIN, WILL FOOTE, TRACY FITZGERALD DUAL REPRESENTATION
$4,350,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Papillon in the Desert - Artfully designed for the ultimate in luxury living, this architectural masterpiece includes a massive, dual segment ‘’butterfly’’ roof incorporating two 75-foot ‘’wings’’. The home floats above an elevated, golf course lot in Estancia with panoramic golf, Pinnacle Peak and sunset views. Visually stunning in all facets featuring an abundance of specialty glass and large, long walls perfect for an extensive art collection. The open floor plan flows seamlessly and integrates the gracious outdoor living spaces with bright, functional and expansive interiors. This is a masterful expression of livable and functional contemporary design.
Pinnacle Peak
FRANK AAZAMI & PAUL PERRY $4,200,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY Nestled in the exclusive Upper Canyon of Silverleaf with breathtaking views of the city, sunsets and surrounding mountain. The home’s floor-plan boasts amenities and finishes that are of superb quality with uncompromised attention to detail. Features include 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, private detached Casita, gourmet custom kitchen with catering entrance, large laundry/craft room, lush landscaping, game room, pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, multiple fireplaces and water features, theatre, elaborate wine cellar with custom corked flooring, wood paneled office, and elevator for easy access. Front courtyard offers water feature, fireplace, and mountain & sunrise views.
Camelback Tower & Desert Mountain
BARBARA LANE & GABI BECKER $4,100,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE This 4-bedroom, 6.5 bathroom single story, split floor plan estate has been tailored for all by Patel Development. This timeless home is strategically situated upon one of the best view parcels in Ancala Country Club – designed to capture endless mountain and city light views. A feast of interesting elements and architectural finesse produce a thoughtfully designed home with exceptional attention to detail. This transitional property accommodates flexible living with endless options. The gourmet kitchen anchors the dramatic great room, which is designed to create intimate spaces within. Together they flow effortlessly into the designer backyard that is ready for entertaining.
Pinnacle Peak
MICHELLE WIEGMAN $3,800,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Located on the 17th fairway of the exclusive Mirabel Golf Club, this contemporary home boasts breathtaking mountain, city light and sunset views. The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with Bulthaup custom cabinetry, caesarstone countertops and flows seamlessly into the living room with a dramatic polished Basalt linear fireplace. Luxury sliding pocket door system brings the outdoors in while the spacious covered patio contains a master grill station and overlooks the negative edge heated pool/spa with golf course views. The 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom home features a second floor observation deck, exercise room, den/study, Zen meditation garden, and a dramatic floating staircase cantilevered from the cast-in-place concrete wall.
Pinnacle Peak
TRACY FITZGERALD & PAT SCHECKNER DUAL REPRESENTATION
$3,700,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE The 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom custom home offers breathtaking golf course, mountain and city light views and an open floor plan with luxurious appointments and finishes throughout. The great room features wood beamed ceilings, two sided Canterra stone fireplace, wet bar open to dining room. The chef’s dream kitchen features large island & veggie sink, Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, wine fridge, butler’s kitchen & walk-in pantry. The office is equipped with built-in desk, bookshelves and fireplace. The master suite boasts custom niche with fireplace, private patio with gorgeous views and his & her closets while the master bath features indoor steam shower and private outdoor shower. The guest house is attached with bedroom, living room, bath & kitchen. Enjoy the outdoor living with huge covered patio, fireplace, BBQ, negative edge pool & spa.
Pinnacle Peak & Carefree
TRICIA CORMIE & ALLISE COHEN DUAL REPRESENTATION
$3,400,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY Adorned with an entry courtyard, antique water features, and sensational gardens the 1.14 acre grounds are a marvel. The centerpiece of the grounds – a luxuriously large, emerald-cut pool—a liquid sapphire set in the lush, expansive lawn. The 6,257 SF, 4 en-suite bedrooms —a rich design laden craftsmanship. From the hand-crafted plaster walls and hand-troweled moldings, to the groin vaulted ceilings and intricate limestone carved fireplace, this home is the Nance’s essence of architectural artistry where form and function seamlessly intertwine. Relax in the domed, boveda-brick breakfast room, or host an entertaining barbeque on the expansive gallery-styled patio.
Pinnacle Peak & Camelback Tower
ALLAN MACDONALD $3,200,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home captures sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains, serene golf course and cascading city lights. Built by Fisher Homes and remodeled by Eric Linthicum in 2015, this sophisticated prairie ranch offers a well-planned design with desirable four car garage and regal interiors throughout. Striking Brazilian wood flooring, temperature controlled glass wine wall, impressive grand stone fireplace walls, five wood burning/gas fireplaces and timeless Venetian plaster set the stage of this chic artistic home. Luxurious kitchen with oversized marble top island and substantial butler pantry/prep/utility room. Resort style master suite includes alluring marble finishes; a Margaux burnished silver cast iron tub and hardware from Waterworks, and “her� stunning private wardrobe room and water closet.
DC Ranch
CIONNE MCCARTHY & MIKHAIL QUIJADA $3,000,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Every major and minor detail was analyzed and executed to complete perfection in this Italian masterpiece by builder Matt Cuomo. A smart home offering complete centralized control of lighting, sound, security, fountains, and the disappearing wall of glass which fully integrates your indoor/outdoor living and entertainment. The imported materials of Italian Catania Stone & European wood flooring, exposed wooden beams, and handcrafted Cantera stone provide a warm & inviting feel that helps make this a home and not just another box. Attached Guest Villa with separate entrance comes fully appointed with living room, kitchen and separate bedroom.
Camelback Tower
GRANT ALMQUIST, JOE BUSHONG, CHAD CHRISTIAN, SUZANNE BLACK $2,744,292 USD | SCOTTSDALE Penthouse C4002 at the Enclave at Borgata is one of a select few large, top floor residences in Scottsdale’s premier new condominium community. This fully customized 3900 square foot residence features three bedrooms, a study, 10’ ceilings, 2 large balconies and beautiful views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains. Located on the Scottsdale / Paradise Valley border with AJs, Trader Joe’s, dozens of restaurants and shops just outside of the gates, the Enclave at Borgata is unlike any other new community and this Penthouse is one-of-a-kind.
Camelback Tower
MONICA MONSON & BARRY VAN PATTEN $2,740,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Nestled in the SW foothills of Paradise Valley, this private residence is tucked away with spectacular views of renowned Camelback Mountain, Downtown Phoenix and beyond. Designed for entertaining, the generous layout includes a magnificent great room with finely appointed kitchen, dining room with retractable glass walls with wet bar and wine storage and a family room surrounding a statement fireplace and glass walls to the outdoors. You’ll envy the master retreat with spa style bath and walk-in closet, spacious en-suite guest bedrooms and an upstairs bonus room with wrap-around walk-out balcony. Pavered driveways, lush landscaping and pool with water feature help capture city living at its best.
DC Ranch
CINDY METZ & KATHY REISDORF DUAL REPRESENTATION
$2,400,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY The generous backyard is an entertainer’s delight; it boasts a large wrap around patio with a fire place, two covered pergolas, and fountain and is anchored by a spectacular heated pool and spa, with ample lounging space. The large grassy side yard is perfect for outdoor activities and offers views of Mummy Mountain. The gourmet kitchen features a stunning custom brick dome ceiling, exceptional cabinetry, state of the art appliances, and an over-sized island make entertaining easy. . Relax and unwind in the private theater, enjoy workouts in the gym and host parties with the ability to store up to 2,000 bottles of wine in the wine room.
Pinnacle Peak
FRANK AAZAMI $2,400,000 USD | SCOTTSDALE Aptly named for its peace and tranquility, Shiloh is a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom estate on nearly 8 acres designed by world-renowned Bill Tull, boasting warm interiors with Arizona-authentic finishes, including hand-plastered walls, latilla and wood beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, walls of windows, and 10 hand-crafted fireplaces. The separate guest home is built with the same distinct palette and finishes as the main home. Enjoy the desert scenery from the private walking paths, covered veranda, secret garden full of fruit trees, or from the large pool complete with an outdoor kitchen, covered ramada, and cozy bancos.
Camelback Tower
FRANK AAZAMI, BARRY VAN PATTEN II, SALLY CASHMAN DUAL REPRESENTATION
$2,385,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY The estate offers a split floor plan with the best in finishes including cantera stone and oak flooring as well as hand carved teak wood beams. Enjoy the large master retreat complete with fireplace, large custom closets, his and hers bath areas and its own private patio for the morning coffee. The chef’s kitchen overlooks the living room and outdoor living spaces and offers a double island with breakfast bar, viking appliance package, sub zero’s, and much more. The 3 bedrooms in the main house are all en suite and the casita offers a large private retreat separate from the home. Resort style grounds with lush landscaping and wonderful pool and spa, entertainer’s patio with exterior BBQ.
Camelback Tower & Pinnacle Peak
DAVID NEWMAN $2,375,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY The 4-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home is nestled on 2+ acres in the native landscape. This stylish home was a collaboration between the owner and architect Daniel Eastburn with entertaining and outdoor living in mind. The exterior of this home features classic earth-toned, extra-thick stucco walls with softly rounded corners, flat roof with canales draining rain water through the parapet walls, and flagstone patios covered with wood beamed ceiling supported by wooden columns. The orientation offers passive solar warmth as abundant southern windows capture the low winter sun for natural heating. Both outside and inside, the simplicity of warm natural materials create an earthy, informal setting for gathering.
Camelback Tower
CHERYL ANDERSON & JEFF ANDERSON $2,275,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY The 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home occupies a sprawling 2 acre lot tucked into a quiet PV cul de sac. Originally built in 1951, and named after the original owner’s favorite quarter horse, “Starlight,” Rancho Lucero is an authentic Spanish influenced adobe. The home encompasses lush grounds and offers an understated street presence, private entry courtyard and intricate architectural detailing. The oversized master suite features rich, wide plank hardwood floors, intimate private patio, kiva fireplace and fully remodeled master bath. The home also offers a fully remodeled kitchen, a guest house, four stall horse barn & arena, and 3 car garage.
Camelback Tower
RUSTY DAVIS & CLIFF DAVIS III $2,150,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY This 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Catalina Custom Home features unique hand-crafted ceilings that characterize each of the spacious living areas. The boxed beam and crown molding accentuate the kitchen and family room while light and bright surfaces and textures compliment wood floors and stone in baths. The secluded master suite includes dual his and hers bathroom wings with huge triple hung closets that allow abundance of storage and an exercise/bonus room. The home is also equipped with four cozy fireplaces and an office with separate courtyard entrance.
Camelback Tower
BOB HASSETT $2,150,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY Nestled atop Mummy Mountain, these incredible 3.4 acres of gentle sloping land will allow for amazing mountain views. This property has dual access from Meadowlark as well as Hummingbird. This is an ideal location to build your dream estate in the heart of Paradise Valley.
Pinnacle Peak
FRANK AAZAMI, JANICE LILLEY, DAWN DICKINSON $2,110,000 USD | CAREFREE This 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home features magnificent artwork throughout and provides seamless indoor-outdoor living. Built for entertaining, the home also features a spacious open living area adjacent to a chef’s kitchen, an extended wet bar, an outdoor lap pool, theater room, study, and an outdoor patio featuring the best mountain and city views Arizona has to offer. A detached guest house has its own garage, a kitchen area and living room. The outdoor living spaces are abundant and each guest bedroom has a private patio. For swimming, you have a 60’ lap pool with a motorized retractable cover. The mature landscaping is second to none and designed by Master of the Southwest Landscape Architect, Donna Winters with Enchanted Gardens.
Camelback Tower, Carefree, Desert Mountain
JEANETTE SAUER & ED PENNINGTON
JACQUE WEEMS & JOLYNN GREENFIELD
$1,450,000 USD | SEDONA
$1,399,000 USD | SEDONA
An exceptional home and extraordinary lifestyle in the luxurious “Estates at Northslopes” located in West Sedona. Enchanting outdoor spaces and views! This elegant home is masterfully situated on 2.07-Acres offering some of the most magical sunsets and exquisite starry nights Sedona has to offer. Boasting 5,370 SF inside; (3)-car garage + storage room; 3-beds; 4-Baths; master suite on main level with his & her walk in closets; additional guest bedroom or office (main level); open & split floor plan; lower huge game/theater/media room; deluxe gourmet kitchen; 2 laundry rooms; elegant courtyard with fountain.
This home sets a record for luxury in Sedona. Nestled into gardens and fountains with a waterfall spilling into a pool. A grand viewing deck spans the living space to enjoy the wonder of enormous red rocks. Fireplaces with glass fire rocks grace the great room and both master suites. A 13’ high wall of windows glides into the great room wall, opening to the deck. A gourmet kitchen offers double work stations for two who share the passion of food preparation. Over 1000 feet of the home is dedicated to a private and luxurious primary master suite with a spa-like bath and access to the outdoor spa where an 8 person jetted tub beckons to sooth the senses. Entertain in style in the theatre of top quality components & 12 leather recliners. Nominal utility bills due to 88 solar panels. All this near great shopping and restaurants whilst being tucked right next to famous Bell Rock.
Sedona
Sedona
MARTA HARVEY & DAWN JACOBS
LINDA A WOOD
$1,250,000 USD | TUCSON
$1,000,000 USD | PRESCOTT
The 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom is a completely renovated mid-century modern with mountain and golf course views in gated Skyline Country Club.
This elegant, thoughtful and inspiring home designed by Architect Steve Adams and built by Board by Board is 3,396 SF including the Guest House Casita. A wonderful home located in Talking Rock Ranch, the main part of the home includes a great room, large eat-in kitchen island that flows to the outside patio/dining area with gas fireplace. The master bedroom has a private patio and luxurious master bath that looks into a lush covered patio with soothing water fountain. The building materials are of the highest quality including reclaimed rocks from the property, T&G outdoor ceilings, cedar trim, concrete and metal roofing. From the hand hewn beams to the walnut flooring, this home just exudes custom quality.
Tucson
Sedona
DEBBIE CRAWFORD
GARY BRASHER, PENNY BERNAL, ROBERT PRIGMORE DUAL REPRESENTATION
$835,000 USD | TUCSON
$715,000 USD | TUBAC
Enchanting contemporary home in historic El Encanto with stunning entry, travertine tile and walls of windows. Fireplace in large open living area, formal dining overlooking pool and lush back yard. Well appointed kitchen with breakfast nook. Impressive master suite with sitting area, luxury bath, separate shower, dual vanities, huge closet, built-in shelving. Guest suite with bath on opposite end of home. Immense covered patio, lush landscaping and sparking pebble tec pool. Separate 3/4 bath accessed from outside for patio/pool use. Quality is evident throughout this lovely home. Perfect floor plan for entertaining and comfortable lifestyle.
A beautiful territorial home nestled on 5 private acres in Tubac Arizona. Only 5 minutes to the Village of Tubac and the Tubac Golf Resort . This home is built for entertaining. Guests can mingle in the magnificent great room with a carved stone fireplace and drift out to the huge covered veranda overlooking the sparkling pool to the mountains beyond. Built of eco-friendly Rastra Block that has great strength and insulation.
Tucson
Tubac
GARY BRASHER & PENNY BERNAL
ROSIE SHUGHART
$695,000 USD | TUBAC
$665,000 USD | FLAGSTAFF
Beautiful and historic farm - The property has approximately 47 acres of irrigated water rights. Main house built in 1932, guest house built in 1955. Horse facilities, dog run, lovely green house. Fabulous mountain views. Great riding opportunities on adjacent county land.
Immaculate 3 Bed 2.5 bath home for great rural living yet close to Flagstaff for all your city wants. Tucked in the Ponderosa Pine on two acres with great well, this home has room for lots of entertaining. New carpet throughout living room, master bedroom (which is conveniently downstairs)in loft and upstairs bedrooms. The rest of home is adorned with Saltillo and ceramic tile. Kitchen has newer granite countertops and adjoins eat in dining area. All overlooks large outside deck. A large family room was added and an additional 400 sq.ft. basement. Square footage of home is 2820 with 400 of partial basement. Basement has entry off back deck. Property includes 4 stall barn with corral and even a greenhouse for growing your own veggies. Easy to show! New Alternative septic installed.
Tubac
Flagstaff
JANIE JOHNSON
BOB SPIEWAK
$649,900 USD | FLAGSTAFF
$530,000 USD | TUCSON
Spectacular views overlooking a pine laden canyon and stream surround this beautiful quality built home and guest house sitting on 4.15 private acres of ponderosa pines. Truly a one of a kind retreat only 10 minutes from town and close to the Valley. Expansive custom decks for relaxation and all bedrooms and baths on main level. Maple engineered floors, knotty alder ceilings and feature walls. Handsome stone fireplace welcomes you to the great room with soaring ceilings and picture window. Loft above for office or play room. Open and airy eat-in kitchen with stone faced island and hickory cabinets. Large master suite with deck and tiled bath. Spacious laundry room with flex space.
Updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with den and an attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath casita and 3 car garage in upscale gated Fairfield Rancho Vistoso community. The home features a bright and open floor plan with a remodeled great room with wood flooring, new cabinets & entertainment center, granite counter top kitchen island & dry bar, new stainless steel appliances. The front patios offers stunning Catalina Mountain view and the covered back patio features both golf course & Tortolita Mountain views.
Flagstaff
Tucson
BLAKE CAIN $505,000 USD | FLAGSTAFF Spectacular family home conveniently located just blocks from Downtown Flagstaff, Flagstaff Medical Center, parks, trails and so much more! This home is fully loaded with 5-bedrooms, an office, game room, large living room, family room and separate master lounge/ exercise room. This property features 3 beautiful fireplaces, a split floor plan, new flooring and a spacious park like setting in both the front & back yards with sitting and BBQ area.
Flagstaff
Additional Sales of Note KEN ROBERTSON JR & LINDA JACOBS | $3,250,000 USD | SEDONA CAMELBACK TOWER OFFICE | $2,275,000 USD | PARADISE VALLEY DEBBIE CRAWFORD | $775,000 USD | TUCSON VALERIE CORE & FREDDI PAULSRUD | $750,000 USD | FLAGSTAFF MARYANNE LARISON | $620,000 USD | TUCSON FLAGSTAFF OFFICE | $530,000 USD | FLAGSTAFF
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SEDONA
34305 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85266 480.488.2400
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DC RANCH
20909 N 90TH PLACE, SUITE 209 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 480.585.7070
DESERT MOUNTAIN
37700 N DESERT MOUNTAIN PARKWAY SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85262 480.488.2998
PINNACLE PEAK
7669 PINNACLE PEAK ROAD, SUITE 110 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 480.585.7070
SOUTHEAST VALLEY
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