Desert Highlands Phase 1 Homes with Santa Barbara/Tuscan Architecture

Desert Highlands Phase 1 Homes with Santa Barbara/Tuscan Architecture

Welcome to Desert Highlands Phase 1, a stunning subdivision nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, within the picturesque Maricopa County. This exclusive community offers a unique blend of luxury living and breathtaking natural beauty, making it one of the most desirable places to call home in the Valley of the Sun.

As you enter Desert Highlands Phase 1, you are greeted by the captivating charm of Santa Barbara and Tuscan architecture, which gracefully adorns the homes in this remarkable neighborhood. These exquisite designs feature warm stucco exteriors, terracotta roofs, and wrought-iron details that evoke the rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean. Each residence is thoughtfully crafted to harmonize with the stunning desert landscape, showcasing expansive outdoor spaces that invite you to enjoy the serene surroundings.

Living in Desert Highlands Phase 1 means embracing a lifestyle of comfort and elegance. The community boasts meticulously maintained common areas, lush landscaping, and impressive amenities, including a world-class golf course, tennis courts, and a luxurious clubhouse. Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood or enjoying a round of golf with friends, you’ll find that every day here is an opportunity to savor the beauty of Scottsdale.

With its ideal location, Desert Highlands Phase 1 offers easy access to the vibrant dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that Scottsdale is renowned for. If you’re seeking a home that combines stunning architectural design with an unparalleled lifestyle, look no further than Desert Highlands Phase 1—where your dream home awaits in the heart of Arizona's desert paradise.

Newest Desert Highlands Phase 1 Homes with Santa Barbara/Tuscan Architecture

$9,000,000
4 Beds 7 Baths 7001308 MLS 11,544 SqFt. 85255 Zip Code
Guard Gated. Immediate Golf Membership. Spectacular Spanish Revival architectural masterpiece on 2.85 acres with total privacy in Desert Highlands. Inspired by Wallace Neff, this estate reflects the grandeur, scale, and sophistication of California's most revered Golden Age compounds with the convenience of modern day automation. Built by Nance Construction with custom ironwork by Peter Sevin, every hand-plastered wall, beam, and arch was crafted with intention. Portegese limestone and ebony walnut floors warm every room. The library, wrapped in Georgia sugar pine millwork, doubles as a private screening room with its own wet bar. The two story kitchen is anchored by a La Cornue range, framed by soapstone countertops, a generous butcher-block island, indoor Thermador grill, and glass-door Traulsen refrigeration. Upstairs feels like its own private retreat with a separate entrance, 2 oversized guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, a second laundry room, and an intimate covered terrace offering sweeping desert and city-light views. The primary bedroom is pure romance with French doors opening to a private patio and spa, his/her boutique closets, and a marble-wrapped bath. Two additional thoughtfully designed flex spaces offer the option for guest suites, a refined office, or a private wellness retreat. The guest quarters mirror the main home's craftsmanship, complete with its own kitchen featuring a Gaggenau cooktop, laundry, covered patio and parking spaces. Outside, Santa Barbara-designed landscaping by Trademark Landscape (as featured in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine), a sparkling mosaic-tiled pool, cabana and wet bar, multiple fountains and fireplaces, pristine lawn spaces and flower gardens-- all framing dramatic Pinnacle Peak views. Curated outdoor living spaces integrated throughout the grounds, a fully appointed butlers pantry supported by 2 walk-in pantries, a masterfully appointed outdoor kitchen, and extensive guest parking capabilities create effortlessly designed entertainment accommodations on a grand scale. Nearby hiking, fine dining, shopping, and world-class golf opportunities are available immediately! Desert Highlands amenities include a Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course, 18-hole putting course, award winning clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, Highlands Racquet Club featuring grass, clay, and pickleball courts, etc. If you understand the value of Legacy Architecture and are ready to indulge in Luxury Lifestyle Living, this one-of-a-kind estate must be experienced in person.

10040 E Happy Valley Road Unit 8, Scottsdale

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