Monica Monson's Luxurious Living | February 2010

Luxurious Living

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BEST VALUE

LAKE LIVING LUXURUIOUS CONTEMPORARY

FEB 2010

MONICA MONSON’S

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TRADITION AT ITS BEST 10754 E. Laurel Lane Scottsdale, Arizona This exquisite traditional-style estate offers the finest of luxury finishes and features. The grand

5 Bedrooms

circular drive leads to an

5.5 Baths

impressive round foyer with

5,775 Square Feet

clerestory windows and wood beam details. Inside, you will 1

Offered at $1,799,000

Builder:

Community:

Core Construction

Cactus Acres

“A traditional

estate-style property that embraces the use of crown mouldings and architectural elements.”

find expansive living spaces

and a four car garage. Outside,

with a large formal dining room,

take in views of the McDowell

invitiing living room with fire-

Mountains while enjoying the

place, family room and a bonus

over-sized diving pool with

room. Finishes include sub-

stepped water falls, built-in

stantial crown moulding and

BBQ, covered patios and alrge

base, three interior fireplaces,

grassy areas. This home also

architectural windows with

offers a half-court sport court

curved detail, custom cabinetry,

and a large motor court.

stainless steele appliances, solid doors, natural stone floors and

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“The views of

Lake Serena are breathtaking.”

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,848 square feet

Builder: Edmunds

Community: The Islands at Scottsdale Ranch

Offered at $899,000

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LAKE LIVING 10421 N. 101st Place Scottsdale, Arizona Situated on one of The Island’s

kitchen is set up for entertaining

premier waterfront homesites,

with a casual dining nook and

this traditionally influenced

pass-through to the ambiant

abode offers privacy yet lots of

family room with fireplace and

views. The lush courtyard entry

built-in book shelves. In addi-

is welcoming. The formal liv-

tion to views, outdoors you’ll

ing and dining rooms are lined

find citrus trees, a built-in BBQ,

with windows that overlook

side yard and private dock.

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SOUTHWEST 10120 E. Desert Cove Avenue Scottsdale, Arizona On 1.1 acres of lushly land-

Both formal and casual areas

scaped grounds, this estate

include a living room, dining

property in Cactus Acres offers

room and greatroom—with

a flexible floor plan and numer-

a gourmet kitchen offering a

ous entertainment spaces.

center island and wrap-around bar with room for 8-10, a breakfast nook with built-in banco seating and an inviting family room with gas fireplace, box beam ceilings and wet bar.

Adjacent to the family room is a bonus room, perfect for a game room or theater.

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The master suite offers an oversized room with a fireplace, built-in niches and accent lighting, as well as a spacious master bath with center jetted tub, dual-entry steam shower, dual vanities and closet with built5

“Soft Southwest contemporary design creates a very peaceful environment. ”

5 bedrooms

tin wardrobe center. Outdoors

Builder:

you’ll find plenty of covered

Peak Custom Homes

5 baths 5,621 square feet

patios space, a lagoon-style pool with rock waterfall, swim

Community:

up bar, built-in BBQ, grass and

Cactus Acres

beautiful mountain views. • • • Offered at $1,675,000

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GLAMOROUS 15115 E. Miravista Fountain Hills, Arizona Perched on one of the finest

with a large white dining room

breakfast nook and family room

homesites in the golf commu-

and urban-style living room

surrounding a gas fireplace and

nity of Eagle Mountain, this

with views of the golf course,

built-in media center.

designer-owned residence is

mountains and city lights.

The master suite with floor to

soft contemporary and–oh so

The European kitchen offers a

ceiling windows, two additional

current. The custom glass, steel

large center island with glass

en-suite bedrooms and laundry

and wood entry door leads to an

breakfast bar and well-designed

facilities are also on the main

open and airy foyer and dra-

cabinetry with pull-out storage

level.

matic center staircase. The main

and organization center.

The second level offers a great-

level surrounds the staircase

Adjacent to the kitchen is the

room with wet bar, a guest suite,

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700+ bottle chilled wine cellar and a separate game room with full bath and oversized steam shower.

Outdoor areas include a glassencased balcony with sitting area and built-in BBQ, covered patio space, free form pool and spa with glass tile accents and forever views. • • •

“Passionate

interior design elevates the human spirit.”

4 bedrooms 5.5 baths 5,600 square feet

Builder: Tailor Made Homes

Community: Eagle Mountain

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Offered at $1,695,000

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PRIVATELY GATED CONTEMPORARY 11366 E. Southwind Lane Scottsdale, Arizona

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Sitting atop 2+ acres and

spacious family room is

privately gated within gated

anchored by a stone fireplace

Troon Verde, this contemporary

surrounded by built-in banco

custom home offers resort-style

seating. The chef’s island kitch-

living. A unique custom iron

en includes cherry cabinetry, a

door leads to the foyer of which

large granite covered island with

the home is center upon. A

breakfast bar, a dining nook and

4 bedrooms

Builder:

Community:

5.5 baths

Unknown

Troon Verde

4,215 square feet

“A private

getaway on acreage in Troon Verde.�

wet bar with a TV that drops down from the ceiling. The master suite includes a dualsided gas fireplace overlooking the bed/bath, a jetted tub, dual vanities and dual closets. The guest bedrooms are en-suite with private baths and walk-in closets. Additionally, this home offers a theater and den.

Offered at $1,429,000

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The backyard is set up for entertaining with a second drop-down TV, putting green, firepit, wet bar, 3/4 bath and A/C storage room that could be converted to a guest casita. monicamonson.com

MODERN ESTATE LIVING 10010 E. Cholla Street Scottsdale, Arizona

This modern residence offers an

cabinetry. Open to the dining

open floor plan that embraces

nook and family room, it is per-

the use of stone,wood and

fect for entertaining. The family room offers retractable glass doors,wood beamed ceilings and a dual-sided fireplace that is shared with the living room.

The formal dining room offers drum-style chandeliers, a wine room and French doors that open onto a front patio area.

Builder:

Community:

Custom

Cactus Acres

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natural lighting. The chef’s

The master suite has expansive

kitchen offers state-of-the-art

mountain views, a spa bath with

appliances, granite counters,

free-standing tub and private

glass tile details, a breakfast bar,

covered patio.

spacious walk-through

In addition to the en-suite

pantry and cherry stained

bedrooms, the main house also

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“Some of the

offers a home theater (or 6th bedroom).

The casita offers a partial kitchen, private bath and walk-in closet. Attached is a pool house/ game room with a wet bar and half bath. Mountain views and amenities surround the pool/ spa including a large grassy area,sport court,built-in trampoline and BBQ. • • •

6 bedrooms 5.5 baths

very best mountain views Cactus Acres has to offer...all surrounded by a spacious modern setting.”

7,800 square feet Offered at $1,735,000 { SHORT SALE } monicamonson.com

LUSHLY LANDCAPED 5380 E. Estevan Road Scottsdale, Arizona Professionally designed, this luxurious resort-style estate

3 bedrooms

property in Cactus Acres, North

3.5 baths

Scottsdale offers all of the

4,400 square feet

amenities you would expect to find in the perfect entertainment home and the benefit of 13

Offered at $949,000

Builder:

Community:

M&I

Expedition Point

“A beautifully

appointed home with a park-like backyard...one of the best values near Desert Ridge.”

location, location, location.

TV area, spacious kitchen nook

The interiors offer warm colors,

with built-in seating and a

natural stones, custom hard-

showplace kitchen suitable for

woods, plantation shutters and

the gourmet at heart.

beautiful draperies.

The lush backyard is complete

Elegant rooms are available for

with a separate guest house,

entertaining guests or simply

putting greens and grass, sport

relaxing at home including the

court, lagoon style pool with

formal living and dining rooms

swim up bar, misting systems,

with wet bar and wine storage.

and covered patios. • • •

The greatroom offers a casual

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LUXURIOUS CONTEMPORARY 10646 E. Skinner Drive Scottsdale, Arizona

This gorgeously appointed

around a large island of Black

contemporary residence offers

Beauty granite with breakfast

an open and airy floor plan with

bar. Adjacent is the wet bar with

4 bedrooms

the highest quality construction,

wine refrigerator and seating

4.5 baths

cabinetry and finishes

for two.

4,507 square feet

throughout.

The formal living and dining

The stunning chef’s kitchen is

rooms are inviting, offering

like a show place, with Wolf and

plenty of space to entertain. The

Sub-Zero appliances, centered

living room wall retracts for

Offered at $1,750,000

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Builder: Kass Homes

Community: Candlewood Estates at Troon North

an indoor/outdoor experience, while the dining room is natu-

“The quality of the design, construction, and finishes is unmatched.”

rally lit with custom skylights.

The elegant master suite offers a sitting area, luxurious carpeting, views of the backyard and has a spa-style bath with large walkin closet, dual vanities, and a dual-sided fireplace between the tub and shower.

The detached guest house, with full bath and walk-in closet, overlooks the tile pool and water features. It is also preplumbed for a wet bar/refrigerator amenities.

Multiple outdoor seating areas surround the pool, including a living room setting with a fire-

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place and natural skylights. • • •

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BEST VALUE 10190 N. 95th Place Scottsdale, Arizona Situated on 3/4 acres in the

ment/game room.

The home is move-in ready and

desirable Cactus Acres area, this

The spacious master suite

is presented as the best value in

residence boasts over 6000 sq.

offers a separate sitting area

the neighborhood. • • •

ft. under roof including a 3,718

with woven wood shades, a

sq. ft. home, approx. 1000 sq. ft.

large walk-in closet, and bath

of covered patio space, and an

with dual sinks, separate tub

oversized 4-car garage.

and shower.

Completely remodeled, the

The backyard is ideal for

interior possesses an open and

entertaining with a beautiful

airy great room with built-ins

wood beamed covered patio

and fireplace, a fabulous chef’s

extending across the entire back

kitchen with granite counters,

of the house. It also offers a

stainless appliances and new

fenced diving pool, grassy play

cabinetry, formal living/dining

area, 1/2 court sport court, and

rooms, and a large entertain-

tremendous mountain views.

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“This remodeled home on 5 bedrooms 3 baths

acreage with views is one of the best values in Cactus Acres.�

3,718 square feet

Builder: Unknown

Special Financing Incentives available on this property through SIRVA Mortgage.

Community: Cactus Acres

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Offered at $799,000

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CASUAL ELEGANCE 12402 N. 102nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona This estate property in Cactus Acres, North Scottsdale offers

4 bedrooms

all of the amenities you would

5.5 baths

expect to find in the perfect

4,781square feet

entertainment home and the benefit of location, location, location.

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Offered at $1,050,000

Builder:

Community:

American Liberty

Cactus Acres

“A well

appointed home with a park-like backyard...one of the best values in Cactus Acres.”

The interiors include the use of

It’s adjacent to the chef’s

warm colors, natural stone, and

kitchen with butcher block is-

skylights. Multiple rooms are

land and stainless steele

available for entertaining guests

appliances. The lush backyard

or simply relaxing at home in-

is complete with a lagoon-style

cluding the formal

pool. rock waterfall, above-

living and dining rooms and

ground spa with ramada,

large bonus room (or opt. 5th

grass and children’s play area. • • •

bedroom). The greatroom offers a casual TV area, relaxed

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dining and a second fireplace.

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SAVVY.

UNIQUE.

REFINED.

MONICA MONSON

Luxury REALTOR®, EcoBroker Certified®, e-PRO® CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist • Representing luxury homes in the greater N. Scottsdale area • Marketing unique homes that require uncommon knowledge and resources • Over 10 years professional marketing experience prior to real estate • Unsurpassed personalized service; your real estate concierge • Strategic negotiator between buyers and sellers • Client confidentiality and respect direct: 480.250.0848 email: monica.monson@sothebysrealty.com web: monicamonson.com blog: scottsdaleluxuryhomesblog.com twitter: luxeagent