22121 N 79TH Place

Description

This Modern Mediterranean Masterpiece, located in Scottsdale's gated luxury community of Arroyo Canyon II in Sonoran Hills, is an Entertainer's-Dream-Home. Sited on 1.755 landscaped acres, backed by open space, the homesite provides privacy and spectacular views of the McDowell Mountains. The circular pavered driveway leads to the stone entrance. Arched double doors open to the charming courtyard with water feature and stone fireplace. The grand arched front door opens to the domed foyer into the elegant living room with views of the over-the-top backyard experience. All on one level, the open and split floor plan has the primary wing with library and luxury bath with massive designer closet, on one side and the guest wing with 2 ensuite bedrooms plus den and courtyard access on theother. The separate casita with ensuite bedroom is accessed from the courtyard. The living room with pass through fireplace flows into the dining room and wet bar. Moving into the casual living spaces, the gourmet kitchen has a 10.5' island with bar seating, high-end appliances and walk-in pantry. The casual dining space with chandelier has a circular bank of windows enticing lovely vistas of the dreamy back yard. Adjacent is the cozy den with stone fireplace. The living areas have backyard or courtyard access allowing the seamless blend of the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Working from home is enticing in the sizeable office, the powder off the den is perfectly situated and the roomy laundry is adequate for few or a houseful. The outdoors inspires the backdrop for resort like living. Three covered patio areas provide ample living space with TV, Alfresco dining area for 12 with chandelier and a sofa seating patio with grand Cantera stone fireplace-all lined with a new misting system for year round enjoyment! A 6.5' circular firepit with sofa seating for 8 creates ambiance for evening sunsets and night-time star gazing. The horseshoe shaped outdoor kitchen has 2 stone bar seating areas, a built-in barbecue and a stone fireplace with hearth seating. The pool with spacious Baja shelf entry, raised spa with water spill, massive boulder waterfall feature, raised sunning patios, and additional wood burning firepit for roasting marshmallows creates the vacation-at-home feeling all year around. Practice putting and have putting contests on the rolling 5-hole green. The artificial turf and new irrigation system enables a clean, easy-care yard including areas of natural desert vegetation, citrus trees and view fencing to the open space and colorful mountain colors. The gated spiral staircase to the expansive roof top deck tops off the grandeur of the outdoor experience providing 360-degree views. Fine finishes and details throughout include; stone and wood floors, arched doorways, curved walls, front columns, high 3-tiered ceiling detail, stone bath surrounds, counters and vanities, built-in wide hallway cabinets and ceiling fans. The 3 car plus 1 car epoxy finished side garages allow for vehicles as well as toys and extra storage. RV or boat storage is convenient through the double door gated pavered space from the driveway on the side of the home. The Smart Home has the Savant system for music, HVAC and TV inside and out. Aqua link controls the pool, spa and water features. The home has been impeccably maintained and improved. Sonoran Hills is a superb location in the North Scottsdale area  far enough North for the wide-open spaces, big skies and mountains yet close enough to Central Scottsdale for shopping, dining and entertainment.