Courtesy of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty
Property Description
Extraordinary custom home situated on one of the highest elevation points in Desert Mountain delivers the epitome of luxury living, showcasing prime, highly sought-after views with unparalleled privacy. Sleek and sophisticated architectural design, 15-foot soaring ceilings, and plentiful windows blended with a natural palette of stone, glass, and water creates an inviting environment, bringing to the forefront the sheer splendor of the surrounding panorama. This ultimate retreat offers tranquility and open space on an 8+acre hillside lot, nestled within the guard-gated luxury Village of Saguaro Forest in the private upper canyon in Desert Mountain. Incomparable engineering with innovative techniques brings the scenic desert terrain into living spaces with seamless indoor and outdoor transitions, defining the premier Arizona lifestyle. A transparent floor-to-ceiling wine cellar adorns the bespoke cocktail lounge, where a sleek linear water feature traces the window’s edge, framing dramatic mountain silhouettes and ensuring every gathering is a spectacular departure from the ordinary. The bright and airy chef’s kitchen is an ideal blend of both design and functionality, clad with premium finishes and fixtures, stone counter surfaces along an expansive social island for entertaining guests. Visitors are sure to enjoy the coffee bar alcove along with an interior glass-walled bridge to access the attached guest wing. Generous ensuite guest quarters with private patios and a lounge are just a few of the amenities. Alluring courtyard entry with linear water feature, pivot door and walls of glass bring forth the majestic ridgeline mountain views from the front of the home, while the grand patio along the back offers sweeping city lights, mountain, and sunset views. Fire and water feature accents set the scene for making memories while dining alfresco and overlooking the valley below. 2025 Winner of Merit – Best One-of-A-Kind Golden Nugget Award and one of only five elite finalists for the prestigious Golden Nugget Grand Award. **Skip the waitlist – a Desert Mountain Golf Club Membership is available with this property.** ****HOME HIGHLIGHTS**** Completed: December 2024 Home: 6,917sqft Covered Outdoor: 2,594sqft Hillside View Lot: 8.45 acres Single-Level Home 5 Bedrooms 5.5 Baths Gourmet Kitchen Expansive Pantry w/ Wine Dispenser Executive Office Creative Studio/Flex Room Zen Yoga Sanctuary Full Service Indoor & Outdoor Bar Telescoping Walls of Glass Linear Waterway Entry 2nd Washer & Dryer in Primary Dressing Room 3rd Washer & Dryer in Guest Suite (4th Bedroom) 5-Car A/C Garage + EV Charger Spacious Motor Court South/Southwest Facing Grand Pool Patio Builder: Platinum Companies Desert Mountain Golf Club Membership Available
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dryer”
- “Washer”
- “Built In Recycling”
- “Reverse Osmosis”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Built-in Microwave”
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Gas Cooktop”
- “Built-In Electric Oven”
- “Water Purifier”
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Bathrooms
- 6 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 2024
- Architectural style: “Contemporary”
- Living area: 6917
- Construction materials: “Spray Foam Insulation”, “Stucco”, “Other”, “Wood Frame”, “Painted”, “Stone”
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Cooling
- “Heat Pump”
- “Ceiling Fan(s)”
- “ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment”
- “Programmable Thmstat”
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Accessibility Features
- Accessibility features: “Mltpl Entries/Exits”, “Hard/Low Nap Floors”
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Exterior Features
- “Private Yard”
- “Storage”
- “Built-in Barbecue”
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Fence
- “See Remarks”
- “Block”
- “Wrought Iron”
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Fireplaces
- “Fire Pit”
- “Living Room”
- “Master Bedroom”
- “Gas”
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Floors
- “Tile”
- “Concrete”
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Garage
- 5 spaces
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Heating
- “Electric”
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Home Owner’s Association
- Association fee: $2,529
- Association fee frequency: Semi-Annually
- Association fee includes: “Maintenance Grounds”, “Other (See Remarks)”, “Street Maint”
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Interior Features
- “Walk-in Pantry”
- “Quartz Countertops”
- “High Speed Internet”
- “Smart Home”
- “Double Vanity”
- “Eat-in Kitchen”
- “Breakfast Bar”
- “9+ Flat Ceilings”
- “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”
- “Wet Bar”
- “Kitchen Island”
- “Pantry”
- “Full Bth Master Bdrm”
- “Separate Shwr & Tub”
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Laundry
- “Inside”
- “Engy Star (See Rmks)”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 6988397
- Standard status: Active
- 22 days on market
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Location
- Subdivision name: DESERT MOUNTAIN
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Lot
- 8.48 acres
- 369,595 sqft
- “Hillside Lot”
- “Sprinklers In Rear”
- “Sprinklers In Front”
- “Corner Lot”
- “Desert Back”
- “Desert Front”
- “Cul-De-Sac”
- “Auto Timer H2O Front”
- “Auto Timer H2O Back”
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Energy Saving
- Green energy efficient: “Multi-Zones”
- Green water conservation: “Tankless Ht Wtr Heat”, “Recirculation Pump”
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Parking
- “Garage Door Opener”
- “Direct Access”
- “Attch’d Gar Cabinets”
- “Temp Controlled”
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Pool
- “Variable Speed Pump”
- “Heated”
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Possession
- “Close Of Escrow”
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Property
- View: “City”, “Desert”, “Panoramic”, “Red Rocks/Boulders”, “City Lights”, “Mountain(s)”
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Roof
- “Built-Up”
- “Foam”
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Schools
- Elementary school: Black Mountain Elementary School
- High school: Cactus Shadows High School
- High school district: Cave Creek Unified District
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Security Features
- “Fire Sprinkler System”
- “Security Guard”
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Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
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Taxes
- Annual amount: $24,556
- Lot: 245
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Windows
- “Low-Emissivity Windows”
- “Dual Pane”
- “Mechanical Sun Shds”
- “Vinyl Frame”
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