Desert Mountain Real Estate

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Modern Masterpiece in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona

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Modern Masterpiece in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona Located near the top of Saguaro Forest in Desert Mountain, this hillside estate was designed by renowned architect David Hovey. The house has been built around the spectacular natural desert surroundings. 9,778 square feet in the main residence, featuring four bedrooms, two offices and a game/media room. The 1,980 square foot guest home features two bedrooms and a large living area and kitchen. There are 3,886 square feet of outdoor living spaces including roof terraces and several decks and covered areas, water features, a large spa and infinity pool falling over the hillside below. The property overlooks the 16th and 17th holes of the Chiricahua golf course and offers a unique structural blend of glass and steel with a unique array of interior finishes and surfaces. The views are magnificent looking over much of Desert Mountain to the south and southwest. $8,950,000. Karen Baldwin / Baxter Baldwin, 480-694-0098 / 602-312-4647, www.desertmountain.com

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Sonoran Sanctuary Scottsdale, Arizona This exquisite estate is comprised of two separate homesites joined together for a total of 87,452 square feet providing sweeping views of the 3rd fairway of the Renegade course and the mountain and valley light views beyond. This incredible 10,774 square foot compound is comprised of four separate structures – the main house plus three casitas that can be used in a variety of ways. There are an additional 15,531 square feet of garages and covered terraces. This is one of those rare properties that is designed so that all of the bedrooms and main living areas are on one level.

Every aspect of this outstanding five-bedroom, seven-bath home is designed and built to the highest specifications available. From the Australian barn wood floors to the native stone, the finishes exemplify quality. The superb floor plan includes a spacious living room with a large wet bar and windowed walls that open to the expansive terraces, an informal dining room with wine cellar, an incredible great room with an epicurean kitchen with island breakfast bar that would delight the most discriminating gourmand, multiple seating areas and an office/library tucked into a secluded area. Surrounded by cozy patios and terraces, the outdoor living is as delightful as the indoors with a luxurious pool and spa, several seating areas and wonderful vistas. $6,750,000. Colleen Seymour / Don Baron / Wendy Drost, 480-518-0826 / 602-989-8131 / 602-317-8013, www.desertmountain.com

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Magnificent Southwestern Mountain Estate in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona Upon opening the hand-carved Craftsmen door with seeded glass insets, you are greeted with views from nearly every room. Designed by Lee Hutchison, this magnificent estate located on a mountainside surrounded by boulder outcroppings offers privacy and views. Heritage Saltillo tile with Cantera borders and hickory hardwood flooring flow throughout the home. Quality is key with nine masonry fireplaces, knotty alder cabinetry, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, wine room, media room and five patios. $3,923,000. Anne Morrissey / Bee Francis, 480-205-2941 / 602-679-3193, www.desertmountain.com

Spectacular Bing Hu Design in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona One of the finest homes in the American Southwest and priced to sell. This home offers breathtaking views from the eastern mountains to Pinnacle Peak, panoramic city lights and year-round sunsets. The home is on over 3 acres with thousands of open space acres to the north and to the west.

Soft contemporary, Bing Hu design includes an office, media room and game room with multiple customizable storage areas. The home features a wonderful patio with an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa and built-in grill. $3,995,000. Sam Buford, 602-980-1234 / 480-595-4333, www.desertmountain.com

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Spectacular Southwest Contemporary Scottsdale, Arizona South-facing, southwest contemporary by Platinum Homes. Big McDowell Mountain, city light and golf course views. Four en suite bedrooms, including attached casita with separate entrance. Kitchen/family room plan with nook, 4-car garage, wet bar, game room with fireplace, home gym/theater, wine room, two powder rooms, front courtyard with water and fire features, office/den, and large owner’s suite. Pool and spa. $2,950,000. Davis Driver, 602-3990116 / 480-595-4314, www.desertmountain.com

Desert Mountain Lake View Southwest Contemporary Scottsdale, Arizona One of the most meticulously designed homes in Desert Mountain with “post card” lake, golf course, city light, sunset and mountain views. Southfacing , soft, southwest contemporary. Kitchen/family room plan with formal dining and living rooms and gourmet kitchen. This home offers a master suite plus two spacious guest suites, an office with adjacent hall bath and a bonus room. This two story home has an elevator, large 3-car garage with storage and separate workshop. $3,595,000. Davis Driver, 602-399-0116 / 480-595-4314, www.desertmountain.com

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Santa Fe Classic, “Casa Los Cantos” Scottsdale, Arizona This spectacular Lee Hutchison Santa Fe classic offers a secluded cul-de-sac setting. Located on Cochise #15, the home boasts captivating 180 degree views of the golf course, mountain, sunsets and city lights. A new, two-level guest casita houses an impressive professional office and three-room guest quarters. This exquisitely appointed home has been designed to provide intimate spaces and allows for gracious entertaining. Indigenous boulders incorporated into the architecture show evidence of an American Indian campsite. $4,650,000. Mike Doyle / Kathleen Benoit, 602-390-0494 / 480-544-5565, www.desertmountain.com

Extraordinary Contemporary Saguaro Forest Home Scottsdale, Arizona Stunning home by premier builder Tierra Custom Homes. This James Hahn designed masterpiece is a truly original home with the finest of finishes on a premier home site. From the moment you enter this extraordinary home, you are greeted with natural stone, cathedral ceilings, and a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor patio that features a 1,526 square foot family room and full kitchen. Additionally, the home features a spacious family room, gourmet kitchen, two guest suites, an owner’s retreat that includes a steam shower, exercise room and a private patio with spa. This home also features a guesthouse with a family room, bedroom and private patio. $5,500,000. Keith Marshall / Kirk Marshall, 602-809-4100 / 602-882-2112, www.desertmountain.com

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Soft Contemporary Home in Desert Mountain

A Grand Home for Entertaining

Scottsdale, Arizona Quality throughout, soft contemporary home with a kitchen/family room floor plan offers outstanding views of the city lights, sunsets and distant mountains. There are four bedrooms and four and one half baths in the main house and two offices. The finest finishes throughout and an incredibly well thought-out floor plan. $2,995,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602-399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Scottsdale, Arizona This quality-built luxury home is special in every way, from the natural stone and high-end finishes throughout, to the panoramic unobstructed views of the city lights, golf course, mountains and colorful sunsets beyond.

This home tastefully includes an open great room with amazing vistas, office, exercise room and a multi-purpose game room offering state-ofthe-art electronics. $3,895,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602-399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Fully Updated Home in Desert Mountain

Gorgeous Tuscan in Desert Mountain

Scottsdale, Arizona This south-facing, fully updated home includes a kitchen/family room plan and an incredible gym with a therapeutic steam shower and sauna in its adjacent bathroom, a professionally equipped office with extensive built-ins, and a combination media/game room with a full wet bar. An expansive backyard area with a pool, spa, fire pit and grill is perfect for entertaining. $1,595,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Scottsdale, Arizona Fine sunset, mountain and city light views in this Platinum built home.

The main house has a traditional library with fireplace, formal dining with wine storage, wet bar and butler’s pantry, large well-appointed eat-in kitchen and a casual living room. The home also offers a separate onebedroom guest casita, pool, spa, built-in heaters on back patio and a large 3-car garage. $2,545,000. Davis Driver, 602-399-0116 / 480-5954314, www.desertmountain.com

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Introducing

American Luxury Estates west Edition

This inaugural edition brings together the most experienced team of real estate marketing professionals in the country as we present to you the premium properties of the area’s finest real estate brokers. Bob Hodgdon and Dick Lewis have joined me in creating a new brand that will deliver a three-phase marketing approach combining print, a counterpart digital publication and a sophisticated website to fulfill the needs of discriminating buyers and sellers. The West edition is one of five regional publications serving different areas of the United States, each to be published quarterly. The freshly designed pages herein explore exceptional real estate offerings of the western states from New Mexico to the Pacific coast. Please join us as we travel from the wide open desert spaces of New Mexico and Arizona against a backdrop of majestic mountain peaks to the treed beauty of the Colorado Rockies and on to the lush greenery of Oregon and Washington. We end our journey in the diverse state of California, with a variety of lifestyle options; be it beachside living in Malibu, urban sophistication in Los Angeles and San Francisco or rural luxury in the wine country, the state provides many choices. As a bonus, we will occasionally display properties from brokers in other parts of the country as a preview of superb offerings published in our editions in other market areas. We feel our timing is excellent. Leading indicators show that the real estate market is on the rebound after a significant downturn. Lenders are taking positive steps and both buyers and sellers are being realistic regarding pricing. We hope you enjoy this issue and we welcome your feedback.

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Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California Amazing home right on the sand of La Costa Beach. This Buff and Hensman Contemporary with courtyard entry is a timeless design with approximately 60 feet of beach frontage on the deepest part of La Costa Beach with a wonderful open floor plan that provides great spaces for entertaining and beach living. The great room with high ceiling and wall of glass opens to an expansive deck and the Pacific. The home includes a master suite with fireplace and private terrace along with two additional bedroom suites plus a detached guest suite.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX 3

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Lobo Canyon Malibu, California Beautiful Spanish-style home completed in 2007. This is a must see for the buyer looking for a home built with incredible detail throughout. With over 8,000 square feet on 2.5 acres, this home includes an award-winning infinity pool, poolside outdoor kitchen, outdoor loggia with fireplace and a planted vineyard with 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet varietals. The kitchen was designed by a professional chef with a generous butler’s pantry attached to the dining room. Two master suites and much more.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX 4

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Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California Beautiful gated estate located on the Encinal Bluffs. This beach home has recently undergone a transformation into a stunning Italian country beach estate consisting of two legal lots totaling over 1.6 acres. Positioned to take full advantage of the panoramic ocean and coastline views with expansive beachside decks for enjoyment and entertaining. The residence is located on the lower of two parcels while the upper parcel maintains its own development potential. This is a very special property.

Marcus Beck • Prudential Malibu Realty DRE #00971376 www.malibuestates.com • marcusbeck@malibuestates.com 310-317-1709 OFC • 310-456-1401 FAX 5

Exquisite Gold Country Equestrian Estate The Las Colinas equestrian center, a part of Pilot Hill Ranch situated on its own 17 acre parcel, is one of California’s finest horse facilities. The complex integrates a 25-stall, custom-designed stable, a covered arena, and an office and reception building that includes a manager’s onebedroom apartment. The stable shows superior design and enjoys beautiful natural lighting with skylights on both sides of the ridge along its length. Three foaling stalls with cameras, a tack room, a shower and grooming stall, a breeding area, and a lab finish the stable. Attached to the stable is a covered, 70-foot diameter show arena with direct access to the other elements of the complex. Completing the center is the well-designed office and reception area with a full kitchen and full bath. Upstairs, above the office, is a spacious one bedroom manager’s apartment including kitchen, bath, living area and a bedroom. Eight paddocks surround the facility, plus there is a separate four-stall stable for stallions. This facility was architecturally designed to the highest industry standards and supports quality equestrian activities.

The 4,000 square foot, custom residence is a short walk from the equestrian center, set amidst beautiful specimen landscaping and lawns, enjoying incredible privacy. Features include a dramatic 16-foot entry with slate floors, living room opening to wraparound decks, formal dining room with elegant garden views, custom kitchen with select appliances, granite counters, slate floors and an adjoining breakfast room, master suite with dressing room and sumptuous marble master bath, plus a large adjoining office. Vaulted ceilings throughout the home collect to a skylight at the roof’s central peak. Attached is a covered breezeway to the custom guest house with two bedrooms en suite and a living room with wet bar. A three-car garage along with ample open parking completes the main residence.

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Situated on 482 picturesque acres of rolling Sierra foothills lies one of California’s premier equestrian estates. Three contiguous parcels are included: 17 acres developed with a custom residence, a twobedroom guest house, and the Las Colinas horse facilities; plus, two subdividable parcels, 141 acres and 325 acres, zoned RE-5 and RE-10 respectively, both served by city water, and beautifully studded with stately oaks accenting stunning meadows. Views of the surrounding Gold Country foothills and the Sierra snow-capped peaks complete the package.

This absolutely gorgeous, one-of-a kind property is the complete equestrian estate perfectly suited for the discriminating horse-minded buyer. Plus, it has subdivision potential with future investment returns.

Situated perfectly at 1,500 feet, above the valley fog but below the heavy snow, just ten miles from Auburn and Highway 80 access, the ranch is two hours from the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe is just up the road, river rafting is nearby, Folsom Lake is just below, and there are connecting trails with the 100-mile Tevis Cup Ride from Lake Tahoe. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Offered at: $5,000,000. For full description go to: www.PilotHillRanch.info To learn more about the Exquisite Gold Country Equestrian Estate, please contact David Kirchhoff, Broker Associate, Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty, 1620 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920, office 415-435-6991, cell 415-531-2656, www.finehomesmarin.com, 2290@sbcglobal.net.

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San Francisco Panoramic Skyline Views TIBURON, CALIFORNIA Completed in 2009, 490 Ridge Road in Tiburon is a new construction, eco-friendly home with the finest finishes and materials. It features panoramic, unobstructed views from every room capturing the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco City skyline, Angel Island, the East Bay Hills, and San Francisco Bay! This custom home, built with love and consideration, has four bedrooms, five baths, and it is ideal for family and entertaining. Open architecture and open beamed ceilings crafted of fir create light, airy spaces with custom kitchen features such as a wood-fired Munagnini pizza oven, Blue Bahia Brazilian granite counters, SubZero refrigerator, a 6-burner Blue Star laser range and gas grill, and radiant heat throughout. The hardwood floors on the entry level are a light maple floating floor system with no nails or glue. Downstairs is radiant-heated, lowmaintenance travertine tile. A swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and dining area, veranda and detached pool house complete this one half-acre hillside property in one of the Marin’s most desirable neighborhoods. Environmentally friendly green features include on-demand water heating systems, exterior permeable paver tiles, wire-ready solar thermal panel plumbing, natural ventilation, hydronic and radiant heating, and a half acre landscaped with lowwater native plants and grasses. Offered at $3,900,000. www.490Ridge.info

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David Kirchhoff • Broker Associate Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty 1620 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920 t 415-435-6991 • c 415-531-2656 • www.finehomesmarin.com 2290@sbcglobal.net

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History and Modern Architecture Ignite San Francisco, California Chemical Engine House 44, a Noe Valley landmark, has undergone an extensive renovation, and now a modern masterpiece sits behind the historic structure. The brilliant renovation includes four levels of unique living space as well as a 360-degree viewing tower, large wine cellar and tasting/media room, all designed for modern living. The open floor plan is accentuated by the center atrium, which is washed in sunlight from the immense skylight above and houses an elevator and stunning lumber and glass staircase. Great care has been taken to incorporate original details from the firehouse, such as the four-story spiral staircase and zinc-clad interior doors. $5,175,000. Joe Marko 415-738-7245, DRE# 01370731 and Rafael Acevedo 415-738-7246, DRE# 01370731. www.Firehouse44.com.

Historic Belvedere Victorian Belvedere, California This historic Victorian home dates back to 1894 and has been lovingly maintained and restored with much of the original details including intricate molding, antique lighting, spacious rooms with high ceilings and architectural details throughout. There is an 80-foot, four-story octagonal tower, paned windows and four terraces with spectacular views of the Bay, Angel Island, Corinthian and San Francisco Yacht Clubs. As you enter this charming home, you will notice the lovely features including leaded paned windows at the formal entrance, a cozy office and half bath. The large living room offers a circular seating area, fireplace, French doors and a tiled terrace to enjoy the views. $4,950,000. Carolyn Adducci 415-738-7027, cadducci@paragon-re.com, DRE# 00715035. www.270Beach.com.

Progressive Design Residence with Sweeping Cityscape and Bay Views San Francisco, California Leave the real world behind when you retreat to this spacious home and expansive outdoor space designed for and with busy executives who wanted the urban experience within minutes of their door but desired a sanctuary within the walls and gardens of their residence. Live on one of the most desirable streets in San Francisco! This block on Liberty Hill is the one everyone recognizes for its mature landscaped boulevard.

Set on a rare, doublewide lot, this detached residence presents an open horizontal layout and room flow with a north/south exposure and walls of glass and large skylights that flood the space with natural light throughout the day. $2,850,000. Maureen Thomas 415-738-7026, mthomas@paragon-re.com, DRE# 01851833. www.366LibertyStreet.com.

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Silver Creek Valley Country Club

San Jose, California Gorgeous home with mountain and city light views! This, “Verona” floor plan in the Augusta Collection is highly sought after for its, “easy and luxurious living” with a cavernous downstairs master suite with fireplace and retreat. Enjoy the use of space and floor to ceiling windows across the back to take advantage of the, “forever” views. This four-bedroom, four and one half-bathroom home features a bonus room, travertine floors, three fireplaces, approximately 3,684 square feet, a chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, a marble foyer, a large dining room and a perfect lifestyle. $1,199,000. See more at www.5250ArezzoDrive.com

San Jose, California A highly upgraded home in the Augusta Collection. This, “Borghese” floor plan features four bedrooms, four and one half bathrooms, a downstairs office, a downstairs guest suite and an incredible master suite with a large retreat with French doors, fireplace, another office, plus a full marble master bathroom. Featuring approximately 3,509 square feet and boasting a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, this home has it all, including an arbor-covered outdoor stainless steel kitchen. $1,269,000.

Find out more at www.5311ArezzoDrive.com

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Silver Creek Valley Country Club

San Jose, California Enjoy a fabulous lifestyle inside the Bay Area’s most sought after gated golf community! You’ll cherish living in this, “Milano” floor plan in the Cypress Collection. The perfect floor plan for extended families, featuring a downstairs in-law quarters with kitchenette. This four-bedroom, three and one half-bath home also features an upstairs bonus room/office and a large master suite with retreat and viewing deck. Approximately 3,429 square feet situated on almost a ¼ acre home site near the end of a court with no rear neighbors. $1,280,000. Go to www.5702PogliaCourt.com

San Jose, California Walk to the club house from this single level ,“Siena” floor plan in the Augusta Collection. This one level, well-designed home is on a ¼ acre home site near the end of a quiet court. It features three bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms, an office with built-ins and a, “flex space” room that could be an office, bedroom or bonus room. Boasting marble and granite upgrades, a huge master suite with marble fireplace and large master bathroom, and almost 3,000 square feet, this home will satisfy the most discriminating buyers. Outside, enjoy an, “Entertainer’s Delight” featuring a year-round arbor, built-in barbecue and a waterfall. $1,175,000. See more at www.1642TiberCourt.com

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Grant, Griffith & Jones • Windermere Silicon Valley Properties 5609 Silver Creek Valley Rd. • San Jose, CA 95138 408-239-0990

RELEVANT • KNOWLEDGABLE • EXPERIENCED Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate

State of the Market

Beverly Hills / Bel Air / Malibu / Los Angeles Everyone asks me “So how is the market?” The answer is “it depends, are you a Buyer or a Seller?” While the latest news reports have shown some signs of rising home prices, these statistics represent only the average home sales and these are well under the million dollar price point.

Homes that are valued over $2 Million represent less than 2% of home sales nationwide and this market is currently experiencing strong price fluctuations.

Our current luxury market is showing price sales that are comparable to our 2003 market. This can represent a drop in value of as much as 30% to 40% from our market peak of 2007. So if you have owned your home for more than 6 years, chances are you are still most likely to realize a healthy profit on the sale of your property. If you purchased your home after 2003, be prepared for the possibility of a lower price adjustment, unless you have done some serious improvements or have some other kind of highly coveted feature.

The good news is that Buyers, both local and foreign, are taking advantage of the lower prices and are perceiving our current real estate market as a great value, so sales activity is definitely rising! An experienced agent that is current with the latest market trends and understands the importance of international marketing, photographic campaigns, internet social media, short sales, and even auction options, should be successful in getting your home sold. Our luxury market is doing well, homeowners are able to sell their properties and buyer activity is on the rise with prominent sales happening every day.

Call for a complimentary market evaluation of your fine property.

Greg Moesser, ACA • Estates Director, DRE #634345 Prudential CA Realty • 9696 Wilshire Blvd 3rd Fl. • Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-770-9014 • viewla@pacbell.net • www.LAClassicEstates.com

October 2009 3rd Quarter Report Three Highest Recorded Sales* $28 Million Mapleton Drive, Holmby Hills Exquisite 2 Acre Country English Estate. $23 Million (OLP $27.5 Million) Zumirez Drive, Malibu Beach Over 1 Acre bluff estate with fabulous coastline views. $20 Million Tower Lane, Beverly Hills 6.5 Acre estate offering privacy and city-to-ocean views.

Number of Sales in 90 Day Period** $2M to $5 Million: 149 Sales $5M to $10 Million: 32 Sales $10 Million & Over: 9 Sales *List Prices Shown **July to October 2009 11

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The “Le Dome” Villa Los Angeles, California The “Le Dome” Villa is LA’s only Italian inspired castle. The grand rotunda entry is the only known scale reproduction of the “Roman Pantheon” to exist in any private residence. The classic interiors have been totally “Hip”notized by LA’s top designer to meet the needs of today’s celebrityentertainment lifestyle. The estate is set in its own private park that features intimate gardens, a grand bell tower, fountains, koi pond, fruit orchard and a beautiful infinity pool. The entire second floor is dedicated to the magnificent master suite. Additional rooms include a large theater with balcony, a professional gym and separate staff quarters. This exclusive estate offers the best of LA’s unique Rock & Royalty lifestyle!

Offered at $6,500,000. www.TheLeDomeVilla.com

“World Class” Equestrian Center Los Angeles, California Known as the Middle Ranch Equestrian Center, this world class equestrian center has a rich Hollywood pedigree as part of the former DeMille Paradise Ranch and is located less than 25 miles from Beverly Hills. In addition to the architectural award-winning grand clubhouse, the 600+ acre property also includes beautiful white fenced green pastures, a grand prix field, 20 barns, 300+ stalls and paddocks, 7 homes, 2 pools and 2 tennis courts. Located adjacent to the Angeles National Forest, the setting is pristine and also offers miles of riding trails. This extraordinary property offers a fabulous opportunity for the professional equestrian entrepreneur, the sophisticated gentleman rancher or even a future developer.

Offered at $28,000,000. www.LosAngelesMiddleRanch.com

The Chalon Estate Trophy Compound Beverly Hills, California This magnificent major estate compound is currently under construction and is located on Bel Air’s coveted Billionaire’s Row. Los Angeles’s most prestigious Lower East Gate address is adjacent to the exclusive neighborhoods of Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills. The brand new 10,000+ square foot contemporary architectural estate will offer the finest quality materials and workmanship throughout. The compound will also include a separate guest house and a fabulous million dollar custom teak pool house pavilion. The spectacular tiled pool is nestled among almost 1 acre of lush and tropical landscaping. This private gated estate also offers wonderful golf course, greenbelt and city light views. A rare offering for the most discriminating buyer.

Offered at $16,000,000. www.LAClassicEstates.com

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Greg Moesser Prudential CA Realty, Estates Division, Beverly Hills 310-770-9014 www.LAClassicEstates.com

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The Maureen O’Hara Estate Bel Air, California An exquisite Connecticut Traditional that includes a separate office/guest suite. This lovingly maintained residence provides the quintessential Bel Air lifestyle and a rich Hollywood celebrity pedigree. The beautiful mature and lush landscaping, intimate gardens and sparkling Burgess mountain pool are reminiscent of the fabulous Hotel Bel Air (which is nearby). The classic period interiors, circa 1937, offer open beam ceilings, hardwood floors and multiple French doors that provide the famous Southern California indoor/outdoor entertaining lifestyle. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in Bel Air’s most coveted Lower East Gate area. A rare offering and extraordinary value.

Offered at $2,400,000. www.SommaWayBelAir.com

Quintessential Pool Villa West Hollywood, California This private and gated residence is the quintessential “City” villa and is located in West Hollywood’s most prestigious “Melrose Designer’s District” neighborhood. The circa 1921 restored home also includes an additional cabana/bonus room and a luxurious pool and spa area. The property offers beautiful gardens, tranquil decks and natural light throughout.

A fabulous skylit gourmet kitchen features a center island, multiple sinks and new granite counters. Located on a quiet, residential culde-sac street of million dollar properties while only steps away from the best luxury shopping, restaurants, Melrose design district and the world renowned Pacific Design Center. A highly coveted location and extraordinary value.

Offered at $1,425,000. www.WestHollywoodPoolVilla.com

Greg Moesser Prudential CA Realty, Estates Division, Beverly Hills 310-770-9014 www.LAClassicEstates.com

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7035 Silverado Trail Napa, California Amazing vineyard views from this spectacular custom home, just north of Yountville, complete with a pool, gentleman’s vineyard and guest cottage. Exotic hardwood floors, beautiful chefs kitchen, elegant dining room and the spacious luxurious master suite is on the main floor, with excellent craftsmanship throughout.

Sunsets, vineyards and hot air balloons are the main attractions from this fabulous home and poolside entertaining area. Could easily be gated. $2,595,000. www.7035SilveradoTrl.com

200 Soscol Creek Road Napa, California Privately gated Napa Estate with winery potential just 7 minutes from the Napa Airport.

Totally remodeled with the finest high quality materials. Two master suites, dynamic kitchen, large patios, pool, barbecue and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and fireplace. Property is zoned for an additional 1,000 square foot guest cottage and 1,200 square foot guesthouse.

Also has a pool house, 2 apartments with plans to remodel and a barn featuring stables with 6-8 stalls. Premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay planted on a custom trellis system to maximize planting. 1,900+ vines per acre with 2+ more plantable acres on an approximately 10 acre lot. $4,895,000. www.200SoscolCreekRd.com

Cyndi Gates • Gates Estates 6550 Washington Street • Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-0888 - Office • 707-944-0884 - Fax

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751 Crystal Springs Road Napa, California Own a piece of St. Helena history and entertain stylishly in this enchanting Italianate farmhouse! The brick carriage house, now a charming two-bedroom guest cottage, and a recently-remodeled caretaker’s studio offer many flexible options. This property is truly magical! The main house is featured in the book California Wine Country. Numerous social events and weddings have been held here, one of which was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. Stunning vineyard views! $4,400,000. www.751-CrystalSpringsRd.com

33 Vineyard View Drive Yountville, California Fantastic Yountville setting, on a rare gated drive, just minutes from town. This traditional home sits among hundreds of mature oaks on this rolling 5+ acre parcel. Below this four bedroom home, with its own access, is an attached one-bedroom, one-bath apartment and an adjacent wine cellar. This wonderful home features beautiful hardwood floors, a first level master suite and an upstairs bonus room with fireplace. This is a very private, quiet setting. $3,295,000. www.33VineyardViewDr.com

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• The Essence of Old Diablo Diablo, California The opportunity to own an equestrian estate such as this is truly once in a lifetime. Recently completed on a gated, level parcel of over 1.5 acres in lower Diablo, and minutes from downtown Danville, this home is styled in the manner of a vintage farmhouse while possessing the technology and amenities for today’s active lifestyle. The main house features four bedrooms, a library/guest room, a playroom and five and one half baths. The components, finish and millwork are exquisite and true to the period and architecture. The estate is completed by a guest house, a detached garage and a three-stall barn with corral and separate access. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with sweeping lawns, a majestic oak thought to be over 200 years old and enticing plantings. This is truly a property for your family and for future generations to call home for years to come. Offered for $4,975,000. DRE# 01105672. For more information, please contact Cindy Aiken, Partner, Empire Realty Associates at 925-217-5090, CAiken@EmpireRA.com, or www.CindyAiken. com. Or, visit www.2146AlamedaDiablo.com

An Estate to Experience Alamo, California This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a home one can only dream of...This European inspired masterpiece leaves you breathless from the moment the door opens. A sundrenched villa with endless views, spacious living complemented by uncompromised quality and authentic detail. Five bedrooms, three and one half baths, +/- 6,800 square feet (which includes an 1,800 square foot interior loggia). Three-car garage is designed for two collector car lifts. www.337CorriePlace. com. Price upon request. DRE # 01106269.

For more information, please contact Floria Hakimi, Partner, Empire Realty Associates at 925-217-5040, Floria@FloriaHakimi.com, or www.FloriaHakimi.com

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The Vineyard Life You’ve Always Dreamed of at Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates Enjoy country living among the vines in the Livermore Valley wine country.

Situated on 20+ acres, this property offers a wonderful Santa Barbara style manor home along with 14 acres of income producing Chardonnay grapes. At approximately 8,090 square feet, the home has five bedrooms and seven baths. Features include a 3,000 bottle wine cellar with tasting room and barrel storage, separate living quarters for guests, sparkling pool and spa and courtyard with five total garages. $4,695,000.

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Country Estate Living in Diablo Diablo, California Visualize being the very first to make this extraordinary estate your own home. With 5,800 square feet, five bedrooms and five and one half baths, this home is perfect for the large household. Expansive lower level perfect for game room or home theater, wine cellar room ready for refrigeration and racks. Fabulous master bedroom and bath suite overlooks the back yard. Main floor guest room with private bath. $2,699,000.

The Ultimate Tuscan Villa

One of Canyon Lakes Most Spectacular Views

Blackhawk, California A stunning estate like none other in Blackhawk, this home leaves no detail untouched. This beautiful home offers approximately 5,600 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and five and one half baths. Completely outfitted home theater with custom recliner seating, 3,000 bottle wine cellar, five+ car garage with dual configuration as an entertainment venue, billiards room, resort style backyard with pool and spa...this home has it all. $2,299,000. Also available for lease.

San Ramon, California Wonderful three bedroom, two and one half bath home with amazing Mt. Diablo views. Lovely light and bright interior with volume ceilings.

Highly upgraded with features including a gourmet kitchen, master suite with sitting area and breathtaking views, three fireplaces, climatecontrolled wine storage in closet. Co-listed with Gloria Corda. $695,000.

Fabulous Entertaining Home Blackhawk, California Gorgeous Blackhawk Country Club home completely remodeled. At approximately 4,842 square feet, this home offers plenty of room with five bedrooms, four and one half baths. Wonderful gourmet kitchen with all the amenities, downstairs master suite, three fireplaces and an outside patio that surrounds the home make this a place you’d love to call home.

Available for lease.

Carole Cline, CRS • Real Estate Broker DRE #00790663 J. Rockcliff 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle • Danville, CA 94506 • 925-683-0488 carole@carolecline.com • www.carolecline.com

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117 Applehead Island Horseshoe Bay, Texas Mediterranean-style home on open water, featuring Primavera Rustic natural stone flooring and Panache carpeting, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stone backsplashes, natural cherry wood cabinets and top brand appliances. Fabulous master suite and a large media room with a 120” home theater with surround sound. Boathouse has electric awnings on two sides, oversized boat slip, three wave runner slips and spider deterrent system. One of the most prestigious homes in Applehead Island! $3,750,000. Call Darrell Haney.

101 Far North Circle Horseshoe Bay, Texas This Chateau-style Mediterranean home defines the word elegance. Incredible lakefront views, comfortable, luxurious living and only the finest materials in each room. Heated marble floors, bamboo natural floors, top-of-the-line appliances, elegant black marble countertops. Gorgeous chandeliers, Lutron lighting system and many additional fine amenities. A beautiful entry featuring Cantera doors and opening into the grand foyer. Four bedrooms, four baths, five fireplaces, great family room, outstanding outdoor living areas, gorgeous landscaping with seasonal flowers.

Horseshoe Bay features three golf courses, fine dining, tennis and other outstanding amenities. This is a very scenic part of Lake LBJ in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. This home is first class in every way with attention given to the smallest details. Visit our virtual tour at www.horseshoebay.com. $2,700,000. Call Bette Berry.

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100' No Bank Sugar Sand Waterfront Poulsbo, Washington An outstanding brick rambler (2,891 square feet, three bedrooms, two and one half baths) set just forty steps from 100' of Hood Canal waterfront. Views encompass the Canal, Hood Head, Foulweather Bluff and Admiralty Inlet.

Enjoy beachcombing, harvest the Canal’s seafood bounty, work in the rose garden or launch a boat to go fishing, waterskiing or just cruising around. The home features: the master suite separated from bedrooms two and three, a living room/dining area, great room with stone-faced fireplace and a spacious kitchen, open to the family room which boasts a natural rock fireplace. Water-side entertainment can be easily accommodated on the ironwood deck or on the covered patio. $815,000.

Teri Hewson 888-733-8374. www.johnlscott. com/81851

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Miles of Hood Canal and Olympic Mountain Views Seabeck, Washington From this exquisite 2,600 square foot, three bedroom, two bath home, the views are almost endless: All of the Eastern Olympics (Washington, The Brothers, Constance, etc.), the Duckabush and Dosewallips river valleys, Hood Canal, Dabob Bay and the Toandos Peninsula. Add to these views, five lovely, mostly natural acres, plus outstanding home features such as: radiant in-floor heat, 20 foot vaulted ceilings and wall of windows, each framing a portion of the magnificent views and you have a magical haven. $749,500. Teri Hewson 888-733-8374. www.johnlscott.com/22487

Best Weather in the Northwest Anacortes, Washington Island living without the ferry. Expansive southeastern views of Skagit Bay, Islands and snow covered Cascades. No expense spared, 4,200 square foot, quality-built Craftsman, warm wood detailing throughout built in 2006. Soaring entry with waterfall, master on main level with reading room, foru and one half baths, formal living and dining, sunny garden room, two Xtrordinair gas fireplaces, upper den/media room, large bonus room with kitchen and bath, surrounded by spacious decks. Minutes from Hwy. 5, an hour north of Seattle. Best crabbing in the Northwest. $924,950. Curt Oppel 360-202-0121. www.johnlscott.com/84270

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Incredible View Estate Portland, Oregon Perched on over an acre behind the gate atop Mt. Scott, this majestic 5,200 square foot Craftsman-style home was built for Portland’s 2008 Street of Dreams. The Northwest’s most talented contractors used warm, rich woods and stones on a grand scale. If the beauty inside doesn’t hold your attention, the city’s best views certainly will. An open floor plan centers on a luxurious state-of-the-art kitchen with fine cabinetry, beautiful granite, Décor and Sub-Zero appliances, and large walk-in pantry. Great room features a massive stone fireplace and high-vaulted ceiling. Formal dining, family/game room, double den, and complete master suite in which to rest and rejuvenate. $1,695,000. Cindy Oja 503-880-1444 or Ken Hoffman 503-781-9121 or 503-655-1711. www.johnlscott.com/59923

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The Marquis Estate of Cherry Creek Denver, Colorado A true showcase of sophisticated luxury located in Cherry Creek North, Denver’s most prestigious neighborhood of fine homes, upscale shopping, exclusive galleries and gourmet restaurants. A masterpiece of livable contemporary design, this 7,066-square-foot residence seamlessly merges clean, linear architecture with floor-to-ceiling glass, exotic woods, stainless steel and natural stone. Bathed in natural light from tiled floors to soaring ceilings, this home offers the finest in everyday living and fluid indoor-outdoor entertaining. Quality features include an indoor saltwater pool and spa, 1,200-bottle climate-controlled wine room, digital home theater, executive office with library mezzanine and a spacious lawn and courtyard…this unique residence combines everyday comfort, flawless functionality and awe-inspiring contemporary style. www.ContemporaryCherryCreek.com. Offered at $5,695,000.

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Scott Franklund 303-440-4999 •1500 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303 www.LegendaryHomeCollection.com Scott.Franklund@sothebysrealty.com

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Autumn Hill Equestrian Farm Boulder County, Colorado Nestled in the foothills just outside of Boulder Colorado, Autumn Hill is blanketed by 95 luxuriant acres of rolling meadows and pastures. Interspersed amongst the foliage and fields lie three ponds and a ¾ acre enclosed biodynamic garden. Spend hours competing within one of the property’s superior riding arenas, meandering through the miles of trails, or gallivanting through the neighboring Heil Ranch Open Space. Autumn Hill stands as one of America’s premier dressage riding schools with one of the largest children’s programs in the country. The property comes fully equipped with a barn, tack rooms, two public restrooms and a shower, laundry room, office, wash stall, indoor riding arena, 2 outdoor arenas, large grass flat jumping field, expansive double fenced pastures and sand turnout paddocks.

In addition to the historically landmarked farmhouse and cottage that are currently built, there exists a development right for the construction of a principle residence and other related structures. Also included is a 6,648 square foot executive home located within the adjacent community of Lake of the Pines. Farm offered at $9,850,000. Executive home offered at $2,300,000.

Scott Franklund 303-440-4999 •1500 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303 www.LegendaryHomeCollection.com Scott.Franklund@sothebysrealty.com

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Lakeside Luxury Boulder County, Colorado The 3.6 acre Rozena Estate will charm you with its Mediterranean Revival atmosphere, rare lakeside location and panoramic views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Every detail complements the whole in this Boulder County jewel, with features including custom stamped concrete flatwork, 5" plank Brazilian cherry wood flooring, wet bar, remodeled chef’s kitchen, a cozy study with marbled Italian porcelain tile, a lava rock steamed sauna, Italian wine room, luxurious master suite featuring a separate spa room and an additional outbuilding ideal for a workspace or storage. Directly outside the back door, enjoy exclusive access to Burch Lake, a private recreation lake for small boats with excellent fishing of walleye, bass and perch. Offered at $1,699,000.

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Scott Franklund 303-440-4999 •1500 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303 www.LegendaryHomeCollection.com Scott.Franklund@sothebysrealty.com

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Mountain King Ranch

Deer Valley Dream

115 acre Rocky Mountain paradise minutes from downtown Boulder. The 5,900+ square foot estate is highlighted by the gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite with picture windows, spacious bedroom suites, billiards room and home theater. Cherish top-of-the-world views of the unspoiled surroundings. Recently appraised at $3,200,000. Offered at $1,849,000.

A peaceful sanctuary, this mountain contemporary home sits below the towering elegance of the Boulder Flatirons and backs to open space. The four bedroom, six bath home features an elegant formal dining room, large gourmet kitchen, executive office with built-in cabinets, beautiful wood finishes throughout and extensive natural light. Offered at $2,880,000.

Old World Romance

Boulder Serenity

New 10,000 square foot masterpiece offering unsurpassed details and features and commanding views from every room. Warm finishes of custom stone, Brazilian cherry wood, 18' ceilings and curved stairways with intricate iron railings are just a few of the exceptional amenities this home has to offer. Offered at $3,950,000.

Spectacular 7,000 square foot home on what could be the most desirable lot in Boulder. The five bedroom, four bath home boasts a home theater, sauna, recreation room, sun room and much more. Lush landscaping, flower gardens and an expansive outdoor entertainment area enhance the setting. Offered at $2,399,000.

Middle Fork Ranch

The Phoenix Ranch

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado alongside the Middle Saint Vrain River and contiguous to National Forest, Middle Fork Ranch is the quintessential equestrian estate in a paradise setting.

The 300+ acre ranch features two houses, guest cabins, indoor arena, modern barn with large workshop, corrals, jumping lane and a Grand Prix size outdoor arena. www.MiddleForkRanch.com. Offered at $6,450,000.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains lies this luxurious 10,000 square foot stone estate sited on a 40-acre, resort-type property with views in every direction. State-of-the-art in every way, this gated ranch boasts a pool, tennis court, wine cellar, 2 bar/entertainment rooms, theatre, pond, extensive water rights and a 5,000 square foot recreation barn. Offered at $6,495,000.

Scott Franklund 303-440-4999 •1500 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303 www.LegendaryHomeCollection.com Scott.Franklund@sothebysrealty.com

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For Auction: Incredible Properties in a Heavenly Location Shadow Creek Ranch, Silverthorne, Colorado Overlooking expansive views of the towering Eagle Nest Wilderness Area, vast valleys and wooded hillsides, two magnificent properties at Shadow Creek Ranch optimize luxury, privacy and beauty. 72-Acre Estate: Unrivaled 7,400 square foot, five-bedroom-suite home beautifully designed with custom finishes including wide-plank walnut floors, slab granite throughout, top of the line appliances and custom log and masonry work. Property value exceeds $5 million, Opening Bid $2,999,000! Buildable Lot: 70-acre home-site located amongst an aspen grove. Property value exceeds $2 million, Opening Bid $1 million! Both properties are located within Shadow Creek Ranch, a master-planned ranch community offering all the excitement and amenities without the labor and responsibilities. As an owner, you enjoy access to 6,000-acres providing trails for horseback riding, hiking, snowmobile and 4-wheeler use, world-class fly-fishing on more than 22 ponds as well as the Blue River, 5 fully-equipped guest cabins and a luxurious main lodge.

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Must Be Sold “Crown Jewel of Storm Mountain Ranch” Storm Mountain Ranch, Steamboat Springs, Colorado Don’t miss your chance to own one of the finest estates in Colorado. The developer of Storm Mountain Ranch chose this 70 acre home site for his very own. A 1,063 acre working cattle ranch, Storm Mountain Ranch with true “close in privacy” is just 5 miles from the world class Steamboat ski resort.

Fish for trophy trout on 2.5 miles of freestone Walton Creek, and 2 miles of spring creeks connecting 8 acres of ponds—all private. The ranch also offers miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, gorgeous community lodge, horses and horse barn, and 5 owner’s cabins. The main home is 8,475 square feet, and the guest house is another 2,000 square feet. Designed by a world-famous architect and a world-famous interior designer, this home invites the outdoors in. This home has everything—outdoor shower, 4-sided infinity-edge pool, gourmet kitchen, 2 jetted hot tubs, Meridian Digital Home Theater System, 5 trout-fishing ponds that cascade from one to the next, is adjacent to the national forest, and much more. This breathtaking collection of land, amenities, home, guest home and proximity to Steamboat is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Replacement cost-$18,500,000.

Offers considered over $11,900,000. Make offer! 3% courtesy to Procuring Broker.

Legendary Home Auction 303-440-4999 www.LegendaryHomeAuction.com info@LegendaryHomeAuction.com

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B Bar K Ranch - Rocky Mountain Splendor

French Rustic Country in The Preserve

Evergreen, Colorado Majestic setting on 985 acres with running water, Ponderosa pines, rock outcroppings and wonderful meadows just 30 minutes from downtown Denver. This ranch is a one-of-a-kind opportunity with panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and a wonderful blend of forest and hay meadows. This unparalleled property offers a 14,742 square foot stone custom home, along with four other guest/caretaker residences. Stateof-the-art 45,000 square foot equestrian center with 19 horse stalls and indoor show arena. Subdivide possible into 3 parcels. Private Conservation Easement. $13,950,000. Roger R. Campbell 303-721-6404 and Ted Schaal 303-748-9779. www.BBarKRanch.net

Greenwood Village, Colorado Enjoy an old world mix of stone, brick and staggered ironwood-blend concrete tile roof. You will appreciate the European flair with front and rear staircases and a great room centering on a fireplace and entertainment center. The gourmet kitchen has glazed alder cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Guests are graciously received with a main floor guest suite. An expansive rear deck is wonderful for entertaining. The master suite includes a sitting area, fireplace and private covered deck. Five bedrooms, seven baths, four-car garage and over 7,000 square feet finished. $2,500,000. J. Garland Thurman 303-880-2884.

Majestic Views of Open Space

Backs to Lake with Fantastic Mountain Views!

Castle Rock, Colorado An exquisitely crafted home with 6,737 square feet of luxury. Three master retreats on main, upper and lower levels. Spectacular finished walk-out basement with recreation room adjoining the theater, billiards and card rooms. Outdoor entertainment can be enjoyed on any number of patio areas. Enjoy sunsets over Daniels Park! Home features knotty alder trim and cabinets, Epicurean kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Structural timber trusses - hardwood and stone flooring finishes. Oversized four-car garage. $1,545,000. Craig Burns and John Burns 303-8103337. www.DenverRealEstate.com/jb/66tw2.html

Littleton, Colorado One of the best sites in the Peninsula! The main floor of this spacious home provides easy access to the large, formal dining room, and the whole house is ideal for entertaining! The main floor master suite features vaulted ceilings, and a large five-piece bath! Relax in the finished walk-out lower level that accesses a covered patio with state-of-theart barbecue — perfect for quiet evenings and watching the Colorado sunsets! Just steps to the Highline Canal and miles of hiking/biking trails!

This property is a decorator’s dream and is surrounded by large trees and beautiful flowers!! $739,550. Jim Nussbaum 303-885-0073. www.denverrealestate.com/jn/18ca.html

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1.5 Acre Retreat in Castle Pines Village

Starbuck in Castle Pines Village

Castle Pines Village, Colorado Perfectly poised on a wooded, 1.5 acre site with waterfall, this five bedroom, six bath residence of 6,500 finished square feet has been brilliantly designed. Stunning chef’s kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, spacious family room with fireplace, plus huge Trex deck, all redone, and covered flagstone patio. Upper level boasts four bedrooms including master suite with fireplace, loft/bonus room, and huge play room. Walk-out lower level offers fifth bedroom, bath, recreation room, media room, game area and walk-in wine cellar. $1,498,000. Gina Lorenzen 303-570-2042. www.denverrealestate.com/gl/31qu.html

Castle Pines Village, Colorado Nestled in the pines, this stylish residence is located in the Starbuck area of Castle Pines Village. Open, light-filled floorplan features a grand entrance, oak floors, high ceilings, designer paint finishes, and built-in bookshelves surrounding fireplaces in both living and family rooms. Main level master bedroom suite, including his and her closets plus a five-piece bath.

Walkout level is fully finished with two bedrooms, two baths, recreation room and study. Spacious kitchen adjoins the family room and wonderful large deck. Warm and welcoming, an entertainer’s dream! $609,500.

Gina Lorenzen 303-570-2042. www.denverrealestate.com/gl/45si.html

Observatory Park Treasure

On Crescent Park in Lowry

Denver, Colorado Expertly crafted home of European stone and stucco with dramatic two-story turreted entrance. Stunning details throughout, including skiptrowelled walls, walnut floors, extensive moldings and iron staircase.

Main floor study with built-ins and private patio. Gourmet kitchen with slab granite, custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances adjoins family room with handsome built-ins and fireplace. An enchanting Old World style, with five bedrooms, five baths, professionally finished basement, tile roof, three car garage, and brilliantly landscaped yard with lovely flagstone patio. $1,199,000. www.denverrealestate.com/gl/25mi.html

Denver, Colorado Exceptional Mediterranean, designed with six bedrooms, five baths, clean lines and a contemporary flair! Spacious, open floorplan highlighted with soaring ceilings, walnut floors, crown molding, custom built-ins and three fireplaces. Incredible gourmet kitchen accented with Crestwood cabinetry, slab granite and stainless appliances including a Wolf range. Main level study with fireplace and built-ins. Private master suite includes balcony, fireplace and five-piece bath. Professionally finished lower level, heated three-car garage, extensive patio spaces, lush grounds, wonderfully located on the park! $1,250,000. Gina Lorenzen 303-570-2042. www.denverrealestate.com/gl/78ei.html

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On the River in Downtown Aspen

French Country Chateau

Aspen, Colorado Custom home on the Roaring Fork River, with views of Aspen Mountain and in walking distance to everything. This exceptional home features five bedrooms plus office/caretaker unit/sixth bedroom, five and one half baths, 5,957 square feet, open floor plan, top-of-the-line finishes and appliances, three fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, sun room, wine room, wet bar, chestnut hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, built-in antique armoires, two steam baths, upper level air conditioning, motorized blinds, Lutron lighting, rooftop deck and 2-car garage. $11,995,000 Furnished

Snowmass, Colorado French Country Chateau with ski-in/ski-out access to Two Creeks at Snowmass Mountain. Features include six private bedroom suites, six and one half baths, approximately 6,000 heated square feet, two-sided wood-burning fireplace in the living room, gas fireplaces, custom French and Italian doors and light fixtures, radiant heat, wine room, 4-car garage with built-ins, excellent storage, and an enormous covered and heated outdoor living/kitchen area with waterfall, gorgeous landscaping, and private lounge areas. $9,950,000 Furnished

Mountain Style in Downtown Aspen

Red Mountain Living

Aspen, Colorado Classic Colorado-style townhome that has been exceptionally maintained, is located on a quiet, dead-end street near the river, and is within easy walking distance to the downtown core of Aspen.

Features include three bedrooms, three full baths, two half-baths, 3,388 square feet, wonderful entertaining spaces, upper-level living room, dining room and kitchen, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, marble and granite finishes, gas fireplaces, private master suite, radiant heat, finished basement, 2-car garage, deck, hot tub, stone exterior, and views of Aspen Mountain and Smuggler Mountain. $5,500,000 Furnished

Aspen, Colorado An amazing deal in one of Aspen’s most exclusive areas! Enjoy stunning views from Independence Pass to Mt. Sopris with Aspen Mountain perfectly framed from this well-maintained and remodeled home with end of the road privacy. Features include three bedrooms plus office/ bunkroom, three and one half baths, 4,053 square feet, gas fireplaces, granite counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, new marble bathrooms, warm log accents, 5 private patios, 2 hot tubs, fenced yards, and an extra large 2-car garage. $4,950,000

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Craig Morris • 415 East Hyman Avenue • Aspen, Colorado 81611 • 970-379-9795 cell • 970-925-6060 office

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Brand New Downtown Aspen Penthouses

Brand New on Red Mountain

Aspen, Colorado One-of-a-kind opportunity in the central core of Aspen with direct views of Aspen Mountain and Independence Pass! The design features a flexible and functional floor plan, elevator, gas fireplace, air conditioning, and a spacious snow-melted patio to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Two residences are available – one with two bedrooms, two and one half baths, and 1,810 square feet on the second floor, and one with three bedrooms, three and one half baths, and 3,054 square feet on the top floor.

Completion scheduled for December 2009. $9,950,000 and $5,500,000

Aspen, Colorado Enjoy 180 degree views of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Mt. Sopris from this sophisticated mountain contemporary home.

Construction has just been completed on this 9,100 square foot home, with a floor plan that is intimate yet generous for entertaining large groups.

Incorporating amenities to guarantee complete comfort, the library/office, media room, temperature-controlled wine room, outdoor swimming pool, spa with massage area, hot tub, and elevator complement the five en suite bedrooms, three half-baths, radiant heat, central air conditioning, enormous storage areas, and oversized 2-car garage. $13,500,000

Two Creeks Ski Retreat

The Residence on Little Nell

Aspen, Colorado Located in one of the most popular ski-in/ski-out subdivisions in Snowmass Village, this beautifully furnished home sits on 3.96 acres with a private bridge to the ski trail, seasonal creek and pond, patio, waterfall, and nice landscaping. Features include five bedrooms, five and one half baths, 5,483 square feet, wonderful floor plan, hardwood floors, library, media room, spacious kitchen with granite counters, gas and woodburning fireplaces, mud room with dog wash, radiant heat, 698 square foot 2-car garage, hot tub, wide open outdoor entertaining areas, and built-in barbecue. $8,495,000 Furnished

Aspen, Colorado The ultimate ski estate has been created beneath the gondola on Aspen Mountain! This mountain contemporary home is one-of-a-kind. Highlights include direct ski access, expansive views and spacious outdoor living areas. Features include seven bedrooms, eight full baths, two half-baths, 9,056 square feet, separate caretaker’s apartment, gourmet kitchen with European-style wood cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances, six gas fireplaces, library/office, exercise room with private massage and steam room, theater, wine room, mud/ski room, wet bar and room for billiards and poker tables, custom A/V system, elevator, and a 499 square foot 2-car garage. $24,950,000

Craig Morris • 415 East Hyman Avenue • Aspen, Colorado 81611 • 970-379-9795 cell • 970-925-6060 office

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Colorado Classic Breckenridge, Colorado Magnificent panoramic views fill the windows of every room. This home is a timeless masterpiece and embodies every element of Colorado high country comfort. The log theme brings all the essential elements of nature inside! Native moss rock exteriors and finishes, sandstone and wood floors. Patina copper finishes accent the kitchen, fireplaces and stair. The floor plan flows comfortably from the open central great room to the more intimate spaces for TV, office, exercise. Perched across the valley from the ski area on 2.8 acres with never-ending views of the ski area and surrounding mountain ranges. Four complete suites allow for big parties, in addition to the stunning master suite on the main level where the his and her arrangements pamper and delight. $3,990,000.

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V – 3 Ranch Breckenridge, Colorado This spectacular log home is situated on over 20 acres, just 5 minutes from World Class skiing and historic downtown Breckenridge. This kind of convenience and privacy is nearly a thing of the past in a resort community the caliber of Breckenridge! The Western Red Cedar logs with flared ends came from Canada and have been reassembled on this extremely rare lot near downtown Breckenridge with meticulous care and attention to every detail. The elements of the structure brought together are nearly more art than architecture. A gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, solid granite counters and cherry cabinets, and the vaulted living area are brought together in this home and warmed by the moss rock fireplace creating the ideal Colorado atmosphere for regaling tales of the perfect powder run, the hike in the pristine forest or the climb to the top of the nearest 14,000 foot peak.

The vaulted, main-level master suite has a private balcony, a fireplace and generous five-piece bath. A resistance pool makes ready for a “no impact” efficient workout, a loft/office an ideal area for high-level conference calls and the state-of-the-art home theatre is a great place to end the busy day. Four bedrooms and a 3-car garage are just the beginning of what can be done here. The lot can easily accommodate additional living quarters, added garage space, a studio, a barn, you name it. Horses are allowed, and encouraged. What a fantastic way to see the Rocky Mountains! $2,990,000.

Ron Shelton • Broker, Partner Breckenridge Associates Real Estate 800-870-7392 • 970-797-1978 ron@skicountryhomes.com • www.skicountryhomes.com

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Spectacular Mountain Views

Whaley Residence at Lake Catamount

Steamboat Springs, Colorado Enjoy sunrises and sunsets from the new Val Vista Townhome in Ski Ranches, minutes from the Steamboat Ski Area. This 3,968 square-foot home was constructed with energy conservation in mind and the building site maximizes light and solar exposure. The open floor plan has two master suites and one guest suite. The spacious kitchen with breakfast nook, butcherblock island and professional Energy Star rated appliances is the home’s central gathering area. Beautiful rock and mature landscaping make this mountain home a dream come true. Priced well at $1,200,000. Rebecca Ferguson. 970-846-2293. fergie@springsips.com.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado Rare opportunity to own a home on 1 of only 10 large lake lots on Lake Catamount. This home is at the end of a cul-de-sac and captures the lake beauty and the South Valley landscapes. Designed by Joe Patrick Robbins and built as a family’s dream home, every luxury and detail was poured into the estate. On 59.34 acres, this home can be accompanied with a guest house and has a private dock. This is an opportunity to own a captivating home on a private lake lot minutes from world class skiing. $5,950,000. Please call Darlinda Baldinger for details 970-846-7192. www.SteamboatLocalBrokers.com.

The Victorian Under the Gondola

Ski-In/Ski-Out Mountain Luxury at its Finest

Steamboat Springs, Colorado Rare opportunity to own a landmark property! Originally built in Kansas in 1880, the Victorian was dismantled and moved to Steamboat in 1991.

In 2007, it was expanded and restored as a slopeside bed & breakfast.

With 6000+ square feet, five bedrooms, eight baths, new kitchen and luxurious updates, this home is truly special and unique. For more information, call David Baldinger, Jr. 970-879-7800 x103. dbaldinger@ steamboatvillagebrokers.com.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado A beautifully appointed four-plus bedroom, ski-in, ski-out corner unit at the highly desired Ironwood at Steamboat. This spacious floor plan has incredible vaulted ceilings, lofts, a large deck, and is just steps away from the Gondola and Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder™ skiing.

An incredible retreat awaits you with great access to dining and skiing in the perfect mountain setting. For more details please contact Darlinda Baldinger at 970-846-7192. www.SteamboatLocalBrokers.com.

1855 Ski Time Square Drive • Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 • 970-879-7800 • 800-464-7795 • www.steamboatvillagebrokers.com

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Luxurious Equestrian Estate

Rancho Escondido

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Set on 50 pristine acres with panoramic mountain views, this 5,000+ square foot residence offers the best amenities in a setting beyond compare.

The main home boasts a spacious master suite with travertine floors and a kiva fireplace. The gourmet kitchen/family room offers ample space for family activities, while the formal dining room, portal, and patio with pool and fountain allow for entertaining on a lavish scale. Equestrian facilities include an arena, barn and stable quarters. $2,250,000. This property is also available on a 12.5 acre lot for $1,575,000. Kay Allison, 505-660-5190, kay@sfrp.com www.300AvenidaEldorado.com

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO This Santa Fe treasure in the hills of Tesuque is nestled in a private setting with red rock, box canyon cliffs and a cascading waterfall. Surrounded by a 40-acre conservation easement, the residence offers breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains yet is minutes from downtown Santa Fe. No detail was spared in its planning and construction.

Amenities include an equestrian facility, guest house, guest casita and beach approach infinity pool. $15,000,000. Craig Huitfeldt, 505-6601108, craigh@sfrp.com Stephanie Yoder, 505-412-9911 syoder@sfrp.com www.49RanchoEscondido.com

Las Campanas Luxury Home

In the Heart of Santa Fe

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Constructed by one of Santa Fe’s premier builders on a secluded 2.2acre homesite, this home has a great floorplan and attention to detail.

Landscaped outdoor spaces with deep portals and an outdoor fireplace offer great entertainment options. The garage has a workshop/storage space. A roof deck offers 360-degree views. Like new, own this home for less than the cost to build. Only minutes from Santa Fe in gated Las Campanas, with golf, tennis, pool, spa and equestrian facilities. $1,120,000.

Darlene Streit, 505-920-8001, dstreit@dstreit.com / Craig Huitfeldt, 505-6601108, craigh@sfrp.com / Stephanie Yoder, 505-412-9911, syoder@sfrp.com www.15CanyonVista.com

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO This exceptional pied-a-terre is located in prestigious Los Miradores. Enjoy comfortable living in this magnificent home located in the heart of Santa Fe. Luxurious features include high ceilings, vigas and two fireplaces. The home is surrounded by fabulous landscaped courtyards which include a lovely outdoor kitchen. Impeccably maintained by the original owner. $995,000. Darlene Streit, 505-920-8001, dstreit@dstreit.com / Cheryl Davis, 505-660-4656, cheryldavis@sfrp.com www.751CalledelResplandor.com

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Santa Fe Realty Partners, Inc. 417 East Palace Avenue • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-982-6207 • info@sfrp.com

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Southwest Spanish Craftsmanship in Las Campanas Santa Fe, New Mexico Enjoy unobstructed Jemez Mountain views from this masterpiece on 2.5 private acres in prestigious Las Campanas. This 4,864 square foot home embodies a graceful balance of beauty and function. Features include an expansive chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, oversized laundry room, exquisite powder room and a 3-car garage. The elegant master suite, two guest rooms and guest house provide ample living spaces complemented by gracious outdoor areas. From hand-carved woodwork to beautiful ceiling treatments, the custom accents make this home truly unforgettable.

Completely energy efficient and wheelchair accessible. $1,995,000. Darlene Streit, 505-920-8001, dstreit@dstreit.com, Craig Huitfeldt, 505-660-1108, craigh@sfrp.com. Stephanie Yoder, 505-412-9911 syoder@sfrp.com www.2WindridgeCircle.com

Elegance and Charm Close to Downtown

Private and Serene Estate

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO This custom home is just steps off Canyon Road. With three bedrooms and an office, a cook’s kitchen, stainless appliances and an oversized master suite, this well-appointed home is a true gem. Rastra construction, diamond-finish plaster walls, vigas or beams in every room. Flagstone and hardwood flooring throughout, eleven hand-carved doors and two kiva fireplaces. Exterior features include a fully enclosed and landscaped patio, drip irrigation, a 210 square foot view deck and two parking spaces. $849,000. Vee Bybee, 505-577-6499, veebyb@aol.com / Lisa Bybee, 505577-6287, lmbyb@yahoo.com www.veeandlisarealestate.com

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Privacy and views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with a convenient Eastside location. This gated, fenced compound boasts a main residence, guest apartment and detached guest house in pueblo style with a Zen intimation. The rock waterfalls, koi ponds and stream beds accent astonishing landscaping and outdoor settings that commune with the interior. The home embodies beauty and function and includes a chef’s kitchen, wood and brick floors, four fireplaces and a main bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that render an amazing view of the mountains and orchard. $3,475,000.

Jan Hamilton, 505.690.8994, jan@janrhamilton.com / Cristina Branco, 505920-7551, cristina@cristinabranco.net www.535CaminodelMonteSol.com

Santa Fe Realty Partners, Inc. 417 East Palace Avenue • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-982-6207 • info@sfrp.com

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5502 East Wonderview Lane

6321 East Naumann Drive

Phoenix, Arizona Perched high up on the south slope of Camelback Mountain, this gracious villa boasts heart-stopping views of glittering city lights and majestic urban mountains. Old World ambience with aged-brick accoutrements. Dining room with wine closets, French exits to pool, spa, ramada. First-class kitchen. Enormous family room. Lower-level office.

Master with blissful boudoir, lavish bath. Five bedrooms, four and one half baths in 5,227 square feet. Offered at $2,799,000. MLS#4228053. Home tour at tourfactory.com/535759

Paradise Valley, Arizona Priced right to sell, this exquisite Spanish-style home is tucked away in exclusive Finisterre, one of the area’s finest gated communities. Luxurious Arizona-elegance with reclaimed alder floors, slender-beamed ceiling accents, handsome hardwoods. Lush yard, grand dining/dancing patios. Shimmering pebble-finish pool. Guest house. Just like new with complete remodel in 2006. Five bedrooms, five and one half baths in 6,850 square feet. Offered at $2,650,000. MLS#4278537. Home tour at tourfactory.com/445450

5502 East Rockridge Road

6146 East Cactus Wren Road

Phoenix, Arizona Featuring a sumptuous hacienda courtyard, this striking home enjoys a super sought-after setting on the south slope of Camelback Mountain.

Sensuous alfresco staircase snuggled under rotunda rooftop. Living room with beams, split-stone, receding doors. Stunning outdoor entertaining spaces. Billiards/game room. Theater. Infinity-edge pool. Tennis court.

Mountain, city views. Four bedrooms, five and one half baths in 7,871 square feet. Offered at $3,950,000. MLS#4255044. Home tour at tourfactory.com/535786

Paradise Valley, Arizona Blessed with beautiful Mummy and Camelback Mountain views, this plush home by Bellagio Builders wows with a wealth of tumbled travertine floors, soaring ceilings and hand-carved fireplaces. Living room with French patio exits. Kitchen with catering-size island. Family room with hardwood floors, beams. Game room, theater, wet bar, wine closet.

Floating-edge pool with swim-up barstools. Four bedrooms, seven baths in 9,500 square feet. Offered at $5,500,000. MLS#4173395. Home tour at tourfactory.com/543157

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6900 East Berneil Drive

8270 North Coconino Road

Paradise Valley, Arizona Charmed by a flirty tropical ambience, this swank home wows with a carpet of soft grass and a sway of towering palm trees. Dining room with hardwood floors, sensational ceiling motif. Sparkling kitchen with stunning granite in a beautiful blush/bronze blend. Sun-kissed master with luxurious bath. Upper-level loft, bedrooms. Dining/dancing patio.

Lush lawn. Barbecue. Waterfall pool. Five bedrooms, four and one half baths in 5,826 square feet. Offered at $1,995,000. MLS#4134263. Home tour at tourfactory.com/486060

Paradise Valley, Arizona Completely captivating, this opulent estate boasts incomparable rear grounds back-dropped by majestic Mummy Mountain views.

360-degree wine room. Family room with disappearing doors to heated terraces. Entertainer’s kitchen with cooled pantry, zinc-topped island.

Master with sumptuous bath, couture closets. Theater. Showcase pool with lazy river, sultry island. Casita. Nearly two acres. Five bedrooms, eight baths in 10,501 square feet. Offered at $6,995,000. MLS#4144523.

Home tour at tourfactory.com/494138

5317 East Desert Vista Road

9920 North 111th Place

Paradise Valley, Arizona Poised on a magnificent mountainside perch, this sophisticated home dazzles with a wealth of sheer glass windows that highlight a phenomenal panorama of starlit views. Winding drive. Generous patios.

Wraparound lap pool. Breathtaking expanse of ivory-hued marble.

Superbly-appointed kitchen with spectacular marble island. Upper level with two master suites, strolling loggia. Four bedrooms, five baths in 6,241 square feet. Offered at $5,500,000. MLS#4171390. Home tour at tourfactory.com/509295

Scottsdale, Arizona Flattered by a seductive, soft, Territorial look and feel, this move-in-ready home is tucked inside the Scottsdale Ranch community of Rancho Mirada. Dining room with fireplaced courtyard. Kitchen with gorgeous granite, notched beams. Family room with stone-collage fireplace. Wine room. Master retreat with steam shower. Extensive patios. Glass-tiled pool. Backs to manicured open space. Five bedrooms, four and one half baths in 4,512 square feet. Offered at $1,250,000. MLS#4277751. Home tour at tourfactory.com/559289

Sandra Baldwin • 7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 360 • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • 480-287-5300 • www.BaldwinTeam.com

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6108 North Nauni Valley Drive

8216 North 54th Street

Paradise Valley, Arizona Arizona’s most spectacular property, Nauni Valley Estate is surrounded by 2-plus double-gated acres of fragrant gardens, swaying palms and mature foliage. Visually arresting backdrop with sunset-draped Camelback Mountain, Praying Monk. Ultra-opulent living areas.

Caterer’s kitchen. Dressed-to-the-nines master. Theater. Multi-tiered pool. Numerous patios, terraces. Two-bedroom guest house. Seven bedrooms, 10 ½ baths in 16,200 square feet. Offered at $14,500,000.

MLS#3005762. Home tour at tourfactory.com/436380

Paradise Valley, Arizona Enamored with a remarkable wealth of distinctive European design and master craftsmanship, this glamorous J.R. McDade home definitely deserves an encore-filled standing “O.” Impressive groin-vault foyer.

Living room with receding doors. World-class kitchen. Two-story wine cavern. Winding patios. Alfresco kitchen. Pool/spa. Cabana/ guest house. Sensational mountain views. Five bedrooms, six baths in 7,932 square feet. Offered at $4,250,000. MLS#4106836. Home tour at tourfactory.com/396815

3312 East Stella Lane

7855 North 71st Street

Paradise Valley, Arizona Perfect for the discriminating connoisseur of fine homes, this lavish home enjoys a prestigious location deep within The Preserve at Lincoln.

Wraparound pavered drive with dramatic views of Piestewa Peak.

Hardwood-floored living room opens to dining/dancing patios. Dining room with exquisite chandeliers. Plush theater, wine cavern, wet bar.

Pool. Spa. Barbecue. Amazingly priced! Five bedrooms, eight baths in 8,454 square feet. Offered at $2,750,000. MLS#4242450. Home tour at tourfactory.com/542997

Paradise Valley, Arizona Nestled inside exclusive guard-gated Cheney Estates, this beautiful contemporary boasts elegant formal rooms with fabulous floor-toceiling windows overlooking the luxuriant rear grounds. Sun-dappled chef’s kitchen with stunning glass mosaic backsplash. Romantic master.

Supporting bedroom with Murphy bed. Lush lawns. Barbecue. Spa spills over stacked-stone into shimmering pool. Four bedrooms, four baths in 4,934 square feet. Offered at $1,850,000. MLS#4263382. Home tour at tourfactory.com/468194

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9820 East Thompson Peak Parkway, #618

6102 East Cactus Wren Road

Scottsdale, Arizona Featuring fabulous Pinnacle Peak views, this magnificent Mediterranean estate dazzles with sophisticated Italian and French architectural motifs.

Glamorous living room with dramatic aged-brick walls. Elegant dining room with wine room, grand groin-vault ceiling with delicate frescoes.

European chef’s kitchen with fine finishes. Upper level with sun-dappled office/studio with view veranda. Five bedrooms, five and one half baths in 6,696 square feet. Offered at $3,500,000. MLS#4082759. Home tour at tourfactory.com/450049

Paradise Valley, Arizona Flattered by a high degree of self-indulgence, this sumptuous Pulliam Custom Homes treasure is snuggled in the sensational shadows of Camelback Mountain. Swank living room with herringbone-hardwood floor, view windows. Majestic kitchen. Sensuously-rounded bar segues to family room, game room, theater. Climate-controlled wine cellar.

Lavish master. Guest house. Pool, spa. Five bedrooms, seven baths in 8,132 square feet. Offered at $4,950,000. MLS#4124909. Home tour at tourfactory.com/545886

6844 East Solcito Lane

13050 East Saddlehorn Trail

Paradise Valley, Arizona Tucked inside a nearly hidden gated cul-de-sac, this Pulliam Custom Homes masterpiece preens with a two-tiered living room whose seamless windows overlook the shimmering pool, spillover spa and wow-worthy Mummy Mountain views. Posh master with private spa patio. Uptown bar. Five-star kitchen. Family room with receding walls for indoor/ outdoor living/dining. Theater. Guest house. Five bedrooms, six baths in 10,700 square feet. Offered a $4,900,000. MLS#4154089. Home tour at tourfactory.com/545887

Scottsdale, Arizona A secluded sanctuary, this stunning home boasts a living room graced with a cross-beamed ceiling and an entertainer’s family room that shows off with a well-appointed wet bar. Kitchen with two islands, two dishwashers, two ovens. Split floor plan with luxurious master. Opposite wing with trio of en suite bedrooms, bonus room. Beach-entry pool with spa, waterfall. Barbecue. Mountain views. Four bedrooms, five and one half baths in 7,313 square feet. Offered at $2,450,000. MLS#4253710.

Home tour at tourfactory.com/547067

Sandra Baldwin • 7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 360 • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • 480-287-5300 • www.BaldwinTeam.com

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Estate of Art Sedona, Arizona This estate is a celebration of luxury, color, shape and form. Ingenuity of design and the best building materials available are played out in a crescent moon-shaped home that captures Sedona’s world famous views and sunsets. It features unobstructed views, backs to National Forest, five suites, grand foyer, great room, dining room, gourmet kitchen, office/media room, separate guest/caretaker’s apartment and detached gym, pool, water feature, negative-edge hot tub. Offered at $10,000,000. Go to www.tourfactory.com/467672.

Music Maker’s Luxury Home and Studio Sedona, Arizona Did you ever dream of having the perfect music studio with matching red rock views? The seller has converted the 1,000 square foot bonus room in this Southwest style home into an exquisite recording studio. It is also ideal for a fabulous office, home school, hobby room, photographic studio or anything that suits your needs. This elegant home has a wonderful floor plan that allows privacy with a spacious foyer, great room, formal dining room and living room. Offered at $1,100,000. Go to www.tourfactory.com/555368.

Red Spirit Ranch Sedona, Arizona Red Spirit Ranch has it all - 19.91 acres with breathtaking red rock views surrounded by over 800,000 acres of Forest Service land. It offers a 4,177 square foot main residence, 936 square foot guest house and fabulous horse facilities. The horse facility has a barn/tack room, 1,800 square foot saddling area, 10 outdoor stables, a riding arena with lights, a round training pen, 2 fully equipped turn-out areas with feeding stalls. Enjoy views of red rock Secret, Doe and Bear Mountains and Cockscomb inside and outside this great home. Offered at $3,900,000. Go to www.tourfactory.com/507927.

Ladron Corazon Sedona, Arizona This Back O’ Beyond home, as its name suggests, will “steal your heart away” with its carefully framed views of Cathedral Rock and harmonious color scheme. It offers spectacular contemporary Southwest architecture; Versailles pattern flagstone flooring throughout; a covered outdoor work out area; vast decks and patios providing spectacular outdoor living; a gourmet kitchen with all the extras; custom cabinetry from Downsview; Sedona, morning and media rooms; and a wine cellar.

Offered at $1,398,000. Go to www.tourfactory.com/432323.

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Sonoran Sanctuary Scottsdale, Arizona This exquisite estate is comprised of two separate homesites joined together for a total of 87,452 square feet providing sweeping views of the 3rd fairway of the Renegade course and the mountain and valley light views beyond. This incredible 10,774 square foot compound is comprised of four separate structures – the main house plus three casitas that can be used in a variety of ways. There are an additional 15,531 square feet of garages and covered terraces. This is one of those rare properties that is designed so that all of the bedrooms and main living areas are on one level.

Every aspect of this outstanding five-bedroom, seven-bath home is designed and built to the highest specifications available. From the Australian barn wood floors to the native stone, the finishes exemplify quality. The superb floor plan includes a spacious living room with a large wet bar and windowed walls that open to the expansive terraces, an informal dining room with wine cellar, an incredible great room with an epicurean kitchen with island breakfast bar that would delight the most discriminating gourmand, multiple seating areas and an office/library tucked into a secluded area. Surrounded by cozy patios and terraces, the outdoor living is as delightful as the indoors with a luxurious pool and spa, several seating areas and wonderful vistas. $6,750,000. Colleen Seymour / Don Baron / Wendy Drost, 480-518-0826 / 602-989-8131 / 602-317-8013, www.desertmountain.com

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Magnificent Southwestern Mountain Estate in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona Upon opening the hand-carved Craftsmen door with seeded glass insets, you are greeted with views from nearly every room. Designed by Lee Hutchison, this magnificent estate located on a mountainside surrounded by boulder outcroppings offers privacy and views. Heritage Saltillo tile with Cantera borders and hickory hardwood flooring flow throughout the home. Quality is key with nine masonry fireplaces, knotty alder cabinetry, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, wine room, media room and five patios. $3,923,000. Anne Morrissey / Bee Francis, 480-205-2941 / 602-679-3193, www.desertmountain.com

Spectacular Bing Hu Design in Desert Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona One of the finest homes in the American Southwest and priced to sell. This home offers breathtaking views from the eastern mountains to Pinnacle Peak, panoramic city lights and year-round sunsets. The home is on over 3 acres with thousands of open space acres to the north and to the west.

Soft contemporary, Bing Hu design includes an office, media room and game room with multiple customizable storage areas. The home features a wonderful patio with an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa and built-in grill. $3,995,000. Sam Buford, 602-980-1234 / 480-595-4333, www.desertmountain.com

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Spectacular Southwest Contemporary Scottsdale, Arizona South-facing, southwest contemporary by Platinum Homes. Big McDowell Mountain, city light and golf course views. Four en suite bedrooms, including attached casita with separate entrance. Kitchen/family room plan with nook, 4-car garage, wet bar, game room with fireplace, home gym/theater, wine room, two powder rooms, front courtyard with water and fire features, office/den, and large owner’s suite. Pool and spa. $2,950,000. Davis Driver, 602-3990116 / 480-595-4314, www.desertmountain.com

Desert Mountain Lake View Southwest Contemporary Scottsdale, Arizona One of the most meticulously designed homes in Desert Mountain with “post card” lake, golf course, city light, sunset and mountain views. Southfacing , soft, southwest contemporary. Kitchen/family room plan with formal dining and living rooms and gourmet kitchen. This home offers a master suite plus two spacious guest suites, an office with adjacent hall bath and a bonus room. This two story home has an elevator, large 3-car garage with storage and separate workshop. $3,595,000. Davis Driver, 602-399-0116 / 480-595-4314, www.desertmountain.com

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Santa Fe Classic, “Casa Los Cantos” Scottsdale, Arizona This spectacular Lee Hutchison Santa Fe classic offers a secluded cul-de-sac setting. Located on Cochise #15, the home boasts captivating 180 degree views of the golf course, mountain, sunsets and city lights. A new, two-level guest casita houses an impressive professional office and three-room guest quarters. This exquisitely appointed home has been designed to provide intimate spaces and allows for gracious entertaining. Indigenous boulders incorporated into the architecture show evidence of an American Indian campsite. $4,650,000. Mike Doyle / Kathleen Benoit, 602-390-0494 / 480-544-5565, www.desertmountain.com

Extraordinary Contemporary Saguaro Forest Home Scottsdale, Arizona Stunning home by premier builder Tierra Custom Homes. This James Hahn designed masterpiece is a truly original home with the finest of finishes on a premier home site. From the moment you enter this extraordinary home, you are greeted with natural stone, cathedral ceilings, and a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor patio that features a 1,526 square foot family room and full kitchen. Additionally, the home features a spacious family room, gourmet kitchen, two guest suites, an owner’s retreat that includes a steam shower, exercise room and a private patio with spa. This home also features a guesthouse with a family room, bedroom and private patio. $5,500,000. Keith Marshall / Kirk Marshall, 602-809-4100 / 602-882-2112, www.desertmountain.com

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Soft Contemporary Home in Desert Mountain

A Grand Home for Entertaining

Scottsdale, Arizona Quality throughout, soft contemporary home with a kitchen/family room floor plan offers outstanding views of the city lights, sunsets and distant mountains. There are four bedrooms and four and one half baths in the main house and two offices. The finest finishes throughout and an incredibly well thought-out floor plan. $2,995,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602-399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Scottsdale, Arizona This quality-built luxury home is special in every way, from the natural stone and high-end finishes throughout, to the panoramic unobstructed views of the city lights, golf course, mountains and colorful sunsets beyond.

This home tastefully includes an open great room with amazing vistas, office, exercise room and a multi-purpose game room offering state-ofthe-art electronics. $3,895,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602-399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Fully Updated Home in Desert Mountain

Gorgeous Tuscan in Desert Mountain

Scottsdale, Arizona This south-facing, fully updated home includes a kitchen/family room plan and an incredible gym with a therapeutic steam shower and sauna in its adjacent bathroom, a professionally equipped office with extensive built-ins, and a combination media/game room with a full wet bar. An expansive backyard area with a pool, spa, fire pit and grill is perfect for entertaining. $1,595,000. Davis Driver / Sam Buford / Tana Sackett, 602399-0116 / 602-980-1234 / 480-797-4764, www.desertmountain.com

Scottsdale, Arizona Fine sunset, mountain and city light views in this Platinum built home.

The main house has a traditional library with fireplace, formal dining with wine storage, wet bar and butler’s pantry, large well-appointed eat-in kitchen and a casual living room. The home also offers a separate onebedroom guest casita, pool, spa, built-in heaters on back patio and a large 3-car garage. $2,545,000. Davis Driver, 602-399-0116 / 480-5954314, www.desertmountain.com

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