THE GROUNDS: Nestled in the foothills north of the city, near the Town of Carefree and the Desert Mountain golf community, this very private estate is set atop a scenic perch amid rolling desert terrain populated with majestic saguaro cactus and colorful desert flora. A sentry-guarded and gated entrance opens to a winding driveway that leads to a circular motor court fronting the spectacular hilltop home.
THE RESIDENCE: Custom designed and built for a noted art collector to house his large collection of sculpture, ceramics, and paintings, the home is replete with display areas to create a dramatic backdrop. Not just a place for art, the estate also offers comfortable and luxurious accommodations for the owners and their guests. The flowing, single-level residence features an exquisite master suite, two en suite guest quarters, and a one-bedroom housekeeper’s apartment for a total of four bedrooms and seven baths. In the main house, a spacious eat-in kitchen, family room, grand-scale dining area, and large centrally located living room topped by a soaring circular ceiling each open to a covered patio that overlooks a heated infinity pool, spa, and reflecting pool. Dramatic natural elements abound, including Rocky Mountain quartz flooring, soaring viga and latilla ceilings, kiva fireplaces, and hand-forged ironwork. Wraparound verandahs with multiple cascading water features and sliding walls of windows create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. Skylights throughout invite in the brilliant desert sunlight, while three gas fireplaces and a fire pit provide a warm welcome on cool desert evenings.
THE AREA: Just 30 minutes from downtown Scottsdale, one hour from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and a comfortable drive from the artist community of Sedona, this is an ideal location for any art aficionado. Scottsdale itself claims a vast art district that encompasses more than 125 professional galleries and studios. A wide array of attractions can be found throughout the city, including golf courses, high-end restaurants and clubs, the highest concentration of destination spas in the United States, and a remarkable number of five-star resorts. Nearby Carefree is a charming small town that also features boutique shops, fine restaurants, and galleries.
Offered at $10,000,000. An adjacent parcel of more than four acres is available for purchase as part of the estate, or separately, for $825,000.