VOTED BEST HOME ON TOUR! 'King of the Mountain' Living at its Finest! This stunning custom territorial sits just below the top of Gavilan Peak providing you with a feeling of being worlds away from the hustle & bustle of city life, yet access to shopping, dining, and I-17 is less than 10 minutes away!Following the traditions of Territorial style architecture, a walled courtyard with arched entry welcomes you to the home. The spooled-wood entry gates, embellished with rustic hardware, lead into the shaded courtyard. The tiled dropped roof of the courtyard patio is supported by roughhewn viga columns and provides shade for the impressive carved alder double door entry. Upon entering the home,roughhewn viga columns perfectly frame the captivating views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert.. With architectural ideas inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, every room has views of the surrounding desert, mountains, and wide-open sky. The home was built to exacting standards that include 2x6 solid frame construction with insulation added to interior walls to ensure a quiet interior and to limit noise transfer from room to room. To further enhance the feeling of quiet luxury, the home's HVAC system is unique in that the return air ducts are 18 inches in diameter and built into the foundation resulting in whisper soft operation of the central A/C and heating system. The entrance hall is graced with over-sized peeled wood viga columns extending along the width of the great room, defining the space and emphasizing the 11 foot ceiling height. Eighteen inch tile floors add to the custom look and feel of the home and extend throughout the home with wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms to provide comfort and an extra dose of luxury. The great room is at the center of the home and has two dual-pane, low-E, sliding door exits to the L-shaped covered porch that abuts and frames the great room. A customized gas kiva fireplace adds charm and warmth to the room, and a wall of built-in niches provides the perfect space for a big-screen TV and artwork. The great room may be at the center of this home, but the kitchen is truly the heart of this home! Spacious, bright and airy, this kitchen is an entertainer's delight! Slab granite countertops grace the kitchen island, the extended length cooktop and prep areas, breakfast bar counter, and the butler's counter that runs under the dramatic arched pass-through to the dining room (created to ensure the continuity of the views from anywhere in the kitchen!). Three large windows form the kitchen dining nook and provide incredible views of the pool, the riding arena, and the desert beyond. Just off the kitchen is the entrance to the large pantry/laundry area-with, of course, a view! The chef's pantry was designed with shelving from Williams-Sonoma. The gourmet kitchen includes GE Profile appliances, including a wine refrigerator, abundant solid maple cabinets with rustic hardware, oversize wrought iron pot rack, and a custom range hood - this kitchen is one you'll love to cook and entertain in. An opening next to the butler's serving counter leads to the dining room - Truly a magical space! With enough room to accommodate a table seating 10, this room's magic comes from the huge picture window that frames the dramatic views of the volcanic rock hills that surround the property. The sharp, dark peaks laced with green Palo Verde and saguaros, with the azure blue sky above is truly a view to dine by!! Just off the kitchen and on the other side of the raised breakfast bar is the cozy den area. Another wall of built-in niches provides the perfect space for your TV and other media. The den's gas fireplace is framed by beautiful custom tiles and the hand-hewn mantle is an antique from New Hope, Pennsylvania! Entry to the master suite is through heavy, solid wood double doors. The spacious suite has a sliding door exit to the covered patio and pool area and several architectural windows that provide plenty of natural light and glimpses of the surrounding desert vistas. The master bath features two separate vanity areas with solid maple cabinets, sculpted sinks, and brushed nickel fixtures. The jetted corner tub has two windows providing breath-taking views of Gavilan Peak and the pool. A separate walk-in tiled shower has a private entrance alcove. The walk-in closet is located just behind the master bath. For the ultimate in privacy for you and your guests, the two guest bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home, just beyond the den. A private entrance hallway leads to the bedrooms. The bedrooms share a Jack'n'Jill bath, that has a solid maple dual sink vanity as well as a separate toilet, tub & shower room with a view window. Solid wood pocket doors at each end of the vanity area provide extra privacy for the bedrooms. Spacious and bright, bedroom 2 has a separate exit to the front courtyard and two windows that take in the views of the surrounding desert. Bedroom 3 is large and bright, with a window looking out towards the western desert and skies. Currently being used as an office, this room can easily accommodate a queen bed and easy chair! As exquisite as the interior living spaces are, the exterior living spaces are equally as fabulous! Again, following the traditional style of the Territorial home, the deep set covered porch has a tiled dropped roof line that is supported by massive, roughhewn, peeled wood viga columns. The L-Shape of the porch adds tons of outdoor living space to the home and is accessed from the master suite, the great room and the dining room. The covered porch opens onto the brick terrace surrounding the pool, built-in BBQ island (with a Brinkmann wood burning BBQ), and wood-burning firepit. The entire yard has wrought iron view fencing, and is beautifully landscaped with plants and trees meant for easy maintenance and to mimic the desert beyond. Just behind the pool, the added bonus of Citrus trees provide a healthy harvest and a lush deep green look to the yard. The swimming pool has an expansive natural boulder waterfall and beach entry with adjustable water fountain - you simply cannot beat the tranquil sound of water running over boulders on a warm night in the desert! The views from the pool of Gavilan Peak and the Sonoran Desert are breathtaking. The home also offers a 3 car garage with over height entry for tall trucks and extra length parking. The property is on a shared well with just one neighbor, and has a dual tank septic system. 300 Gallon propane tank located on the property supplies the gas to the interior fireplaces. The exterior of the home was painted in September 2015. All this AND it's horse property, too! A lighted arena, two large, covered stalls, and a storage/tack shed are currently on property. (Arena and stall fencing available on a separate bill of sale.) Don't let this thoughtfully designed, well-built, and meticulously maintained property pass you by....this is truly the Desert home you have dreamed of owning!

Listing courtesy of ARMLS / Coldwell Banker Daisy Mtn RE

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