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Rebecca SaavedraREALTOR®, ABR®


The holidays are always a time to celebrate. We celebrate the joys we’ve had

throughout the year, we give thanks to those around us, and we feel hopeful for

what the new year will bring.

We at Monson Luxury Group are reflecting on the year that has passed and feel

blessed to have the opportunity to work with so many dynamic clients and

colleagues in the the upcoming year.

Our passion and zest for the business is the foundation of which we work every

day. There’s no greater satisfaction than seeing a smile as a new homeowner walks

through the front door for the first time. Or, when one of life’s chapters closes with

the sale of a home and an owner is free to move on with their dreams.

Wishing you all the very best this New Year brings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Rebecca SaavedraREALTOR®, ABR®



5 bedrooms

4.5 baths

5,797 square feet

Builder:

Celebrity Homes

Community:

Sierra Estates

$1,400,000

“Your own private getaway.”


ENCHANTING13956 E. Yucca StreetScottsdale, Arizona

This enchanting estate located

in an exclusive enclave of luxury

homes features custom paint

and design detail throughout,

a spacious and split floor plan

including hand carved Can-

tera detailing, exposed timber

beam ceilings, slab marble and

custom lighting. A true chef’s

kitchen offers Subzero Viking,

3 ovens and top-grade cabinetry

and opens to the family room.

The lush private backyard backs

to open mountain preserve and

hosts a resort-like pool, spa,

multiple firepits and covered pa-

tios. Enjoy city light and moun-

tain views. Private guest casita

is perfect for hosting guests and

features a full bedroom,

office, bathroom, living room

and kitchen. Unsurpassable

price for this level of luxury

within Sierra Estates.


RESORT LIVING AT ITS BEST9965 E. Desert Cove Ave.Scottsdale, Arizona

The glamour of an estate

property and the comfort of

home, this new home captures

the very essence of Santa

Barbara-style living. Privately

gated, the exterior ambiance is

breathtaking and welcomes you

with a pavered circular drive,

custom Cantera water fountain

and charming front terrace with

access to the front door and

private guest quarters.

Stunning interior features

include brick and hand-

painted barrel vaulted ceilings,

numerous carved Cantera

fireplaces, natural stone and

5 bedrooms

7 baths

8,200 square feet

$2,800,000


“The relaxed feel of Santa Barbara in the heart of North Scottsdale.”

wood flooring, and custom

cabinetry. The formal living

room has a light brick flooring

detail with glass doors that

pocket back for true indoor/

outdoor living. The roomy

kitchen is the jewel of the home

with every appliance imaginable

including Wolf, Miele and Sub-

Zero, two islands and an extra

large walk-in pantry. Adjacent

to the kitchen is a warm and

spacious breakfast room and

greatroom with wet bar.

In addition, this home offers a

guest suite with separate access,

a secondary bedroom wing with

three suites, media/game room,

oversized laundry room with

island, resort backyard with

ramada, outdoor kitchen, bocce

ball, putting greens and more.

Builder:

Custom

Community:

Cactus Acres


TUSCANINSPIRATION

4 bedrooms

5.5 baths

5,162 square feet

Offered at $1,575,000

If dramatic views are what

you seek, this custom home

has it all. Situated among the

outcroppings in Troon, this

Tuscan-inspired residence

offers the finest interiors

including natural stone and

25148 N. 114th StreetScottsdale, Arizona


Cantera details, hardwoods,

city light and mountain views,

formal and casual living spaces

with glass pocket doors, water

features, multiple indoor

fireplaces, oversized chef’s

kitchen, intimate master suite

with private Romeo & Juliet

balcony, den with full bath, and

spacious bonus room with wet

bar including wine refrigerators

and keg storage. The resort

backyard includes an iron-

fenced pool with impressive

rock waterfall, spacious patios

with speakers and fans, putting

green and built-in BBQ.

“A beautifully appointed home with city light and mountain views in Troon.”

Builder:

Paul Development

Community:

Troon Mountain Estates

• • •


TRADITION10191 E. Shangri La Road Scottsdale, Arizona

On over an acre of lushly land-

scaped grounds, this estate

property in Cactus Acres offers

a flexible floor plan and numer-

ous entertainment spaces.

A substantial custom iron door

greets you as you enter the foyer

to this incredible home. The

view through the formal living

room immediately draws at-

tention to the backyard. Across

from the living room is the

formal dining room with room

for 10-12. The island kitchen is a

chef’s dream with plenty of cabi-

net space, stainless steel appli-

ances, breakfast bar and casual

dining nook.

The great room offers spa-

cious living with circular wet

bar, built-in display and media

center, powder bath and French

doors to the backyard. The

master retreat invites with a

cozy sitting area, built-in niches

and spa bath with dual vani-

ties, closets and water closets. It

also has a two-sided shower and

large spa tub.


“Estate living with privacy, horse amenities and lush grounds.”

4 bedrooms

4.5 baths

5,487 square feet

Builder:

Unknown

Community:

Cactus Acres

Sale or Lease $1,750,000

$6,500 unfurnished

$7,500 furnished

• • •

The backyard amenities include

a sparkling pool, multiple sitting

areas, grass, a sport court and

horse facilities including a small

arena, tack area and access to

bridal paths. In addition, the

side yard has an RV gate.


SWEEPING VIEWS in FOUNTAIN HILLS

4 Bedrooms

5.5 Baths

4,544 Square Feet

$899,000

This fabulous custom home is

surrounded by backdrops of

incredible views and features

only the finest in design

elements and amenities. It is

perfect for entertaining guests,

as well as fit for a family. Inside,

16507 E. Emerald DriveFountain Hills, Arizona


find several upgrades such

as top of the line appliances,

knotty alder doors and energy

efficient windows.

The split master suite offers

a spa bath with separate tub

and shower and a dual-sided

fireplace to add a cozy element.

The large oversized 3 car garage

offers ample storage and plenty

of room for larger vehicles or

work area. Tremendous views

surround the back of the home

from multiple balconies and a

pool and spa area with room to

dine or lounge. • • •

“Warm and inviting, this Tuscan-inspired home is perched on a hill with mountain and city views.”

Builder:

DAC, Inc.

Community:

Fountain Hills


contemporary ambiance with a

warm, inviting feel.

Landscaped by a Master of

the Southwest designer, the

long drive and use of desert

Builder:

Custom

Community:

Cactus Ridge Estates

CAVE CREEK’S MODERN LUXURY5720 E. Canyon Ridge NorthCave Creek, Arizona

Nestled among the natural

desert landscaping, this

meticulous residence offers a

materials creates the feeling

that you have arrived. A circular

drive leads to a front couryard

that is the entryway to the main

house and guest casita. A sitting

area and fireplace add a sense of

community between the two.

The main residence is up to date

including the natural stone and

wood finishes throughout. The

living room offers a custom built

wine cellar created from glass

and stainless steel. Sleek lights

brighten the formal dining

room and den, while the chef’s

kitchen offers plenty of space


to entertain family and friends

as it opens to the casual dining

area and family room.

The master retreat offers a

spacious setting and a spa bath

with every expected amenity.

Outdoors you’ll find plenty of

patio space, a gorgeous bead-

create pool with negative

edge pool and spa, fire pit and

features, built-in BBQ area and

breathtaking desert views.

“Landscaping designed by a ‘Master of the Southwest’ makes this special outdoor setting unique and inviting.”

4 bedrooms

3 baths

4,573 square feet

Lease $5,000/month

Offered at $1,295,000• • •


ROCK STAR GLAM

10801 E. Happy Valley Road, #21 Scottsdale, Arizona

On the 17th hole of the Troon

Country Club golf course,

this Southwest contemporary

residence in Glenn Moor offers

inspiring views of Pinnacle Peak

and magnificent curb appeal.

The dramatic focal point of this

home is its step-up circular

great room highlighted by a

large copper covered fireplace

and retractable glass doors

displaying mountains and a

stone-enhanced negative

edge pool.

The gourmet kitchen is designed

with an expansive pass-through

bar into the great room. The

clean lines and dark granite

counters create the perfect

backdrop for a creative chef.

The elegant formal dining room

features a stone fireplace, glass

and stainless pendant lighting

and sweeping mountain views.

The lower level consists of a

media room with wet bar, large

indoor storage area, enclosed

dog run and 3 car garage.


“The views and interior details are fit for a rock star or the ultimate entertainer.”

4 bedrooms

4.5 7baths

5,960 square feet

Builder:

Custom

Community:

Glenn Moor

Offered at $1,600,000

The home, built with energy

efficient Rastra building

system, provides every

amenity including outstanding

mountain, city light and golf

course views. • • •


UPPER CANYON ATSILVERLEAF CLUB20724 N. 112th Street, 1705Scottsdale, Arizona

One of the most prestigious

golf communities in Arizona,

Silverleaf Club is nestled in

the canyons of the McDowell

Mountains and offers

unmatched amenities in a

premiere desert setting. This

city and mountain view lot in

Upper Canyon is surrounded

by some of the most luxurious

Mediterranean inspired homes

available in the Valley.

Silverleaf Club’s 72-par

championship golf course was

designed by Tom Weiskopf.

1.2 Acres

City & Mountain Views

Guard-Gated

$899,000

Take a Winter Break in Pine Canyon

Flagstaff, Arizona

Treat yourself to a taste of winter in one

of the most exclusive golf communities

Flagstaff has to offer. This luxury

residence in Pine Canyon is avavilable for

lease nightly or weekly and is the perfect

retreat to enjoy the wintertime fun.

Just minutes from Downtown Flagstaff

and a short drive to Arizona Snowbowl,

there’s plenty to see and do. You’ll want

to come back year after year.

Contact Us for

Rates & Availability

Monica Monson

480.250.0848

[email protected]

Creekside Village, Lot 77

3 bedrooms / 3.5 baths

3,100 SF

http://www.pinecanyonliving.com


PRIVATELY GATEDCONTEMPORARY11366 E. Southwind LaneScottsdale, Arizona

Sitting atop 2+ acres and

privately gated within gated

Troon Verde, this contemporary

custom home offers resort-style

living. A unique custom iron

door leads to the foyer of which

the home is center upon. A

spacious family room is

anchored by a stone fireplace

surrounded by built-in banco

seating. The chef’s island kitch-

en includes cherry cabinetry, a

large granite covered island with

breakfast bar, a dining nook and


“A private getaway onacreage in Troon Verde.”

wet bar with a TV that drops

down from the ceiling. The

master suite includes a dual-

sided 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.

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.

4 bedrooms

5.5 baths

4,215 square feet

Builder:

Unknown

Community:

Troon Verde

Offered at $998,000


MEDITERRANEANMASTERPIECE

4 Bedrooms

4.5 Baths

6,100 Square Feet

$1,625,000

This beautifully designed home

truely captures the intensions of

a Tuscan designed masterpiece.

Nothing short of warm and

inviting, the interior details

are the perfect palate for life’s

11456 E. Chama DriveScottsdale, Arizona


precious moments. The formal

living room is centered around

a stone fireplace and retractable

glass doors that exit to the

terrace. The kitchen with brick

ceiling detail has all the bells

and whistles and an adjacent

breakfast nook.

The casual den has a wet bar,

gas fireplace and access to the

front courtyard terrace and the

second level is home to a bonus

• • •

“The warmth of this home is inviting from the moment you enter it.”

Builder:

Capuzzo Construction

Community:

Troon Mountain Estates

room, guest room/bath and

stunning balcony affectionately

known as the Piazza.


PRIME LOT INTHE ESTANCIA CLUB27552 N. 103rd Way, 214Scottsdale, Arizona

The Estancia Club, which

opened in 1995, is nestled

on 640 acres of the northern

slope of Scottsdale’s famed

landmark Pinnacle Peak in the

gated community of Estancia.

Honored internationally, the

Tom Fazio designed 18-hole

championship golf course offers

7,314 yards of superb golf, bent

grass greens, and breathtaking

views. Ease of play is impressive

at 12,000 annual rounds and

enhanced by an active caddy

program. Estancia allows only

members and accompanying

guests.

.73 Acres


Guard-Gated

$399,500


CROSSROADSRANCHPrescott, Arizona

Located just outside the

downtown area of Prescott, this

community of open-range land

called Crossroads Ranch is a

true homage to the old west.

This package of 250+ acres is

avaialble with bulk pricing or

the 5 parcels can be purchased

individually. The minimum

acreage in Crossroads Ranch is

8 acres per lot so your neighbors

are spread out on the range.

For more information or for a

private tour, contact:

Debbie Dunbar

928-899-1867

250+ Acres


Bulk Pricing:

$1,350,000

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