Wine Country Living
Phil Morris Captures the Love and Spirit of Homebuilding Story by Hoyt C. Johnson
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“Home owners not only want custom cellars for storage of their wine collections, but also a special place to taste wine, relax and socialize with guests.”
Signature works by Phil Morris include this luxurious customhome, below, in the Seven Canyons golf community.
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hil Morris is the definition of a “local.” Born in Jerome as a descendent of an Arizona pioneer family he “knows the territory,” which is a distinct advantage for his clients. Phil’s heritage accounts for his propensity for building personal residences that reflect the history and beauty of the Verde Valley where he grew up. Currently, while he modestly celebrates 47 years of success as a well-known veteran of Arizona’s construction industry, it is obvious that Phil has established a reputation as the most respected and well-established homebuilder in the entire Sedona area. Actually, to explicitly declare “in the entire state of Arizona” would not be an absurd exaggeration, though during recent years, Phil’s primary interest has been focused on building exceptional homes – everything from the most spectacular mountaintop retreats to relatively simple, eco-friendly hideaways – in beautiful Red Rock Country and northern Arizona. Today, the trust and total confidence displayed by clients in the Sedona, Scottsdale and Flagstaff areas are a testament to the professionalism and exceptional reputation of The Morris Company. Signature works by Phil and his wife, Pamela, who has an eye for interior design, include luxurious custom-homes in the Seven
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