monica monson's luxurious living | october 2009
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Scottsdale luxury real estate magazine with properties for sale, photography and virtual tours.TRANSCRIPT
Luxurious Living
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MONICA MONSON’S
ESTATEAMBIANCE
5 Bedrooms
6 Baths
7,659 Square Feet
Offered at $1,995,000
{ SHORT SALE }
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This exquisite Santa Barbara-
style estate offers the finest of
luxury finishes and features.
The entrance courtyard leads
to an impressive foyer adorned
with a custom-wrought-iron
front door and 20 ft. ceilings.
9704 E. Cholla StreetScottsdale, Arizona
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Inside, you will find expansive
living space with bonus features
such as a 14 seat pre-wired
theater room, climate-control-
led wine room, entertainment/
bar area and billiard room.
Finishes include Cantera-stone
columns, fireplaces and ceiling
detail, Pella Architectural series
windows/doors, Rysso Peters
cabinetry, Viking appliances,
solid Alder interior doors, stone
floors and a Crestron home au-
tomation system. Outside, take
in views of the McDowell Moun-
tains while enjoying the over-
sized lap pool or 28-person spa,
built-in BBQ, surround sound
and misting system. Home also
features automatic gate to the
motor court. • • •
“A Santa Barbara estate property that embraces the use of Cantera and architectur-al elements.”
Builder:
Canterbury
Community:
Cactus Acres
4 bedrooms
6.5 baths
6,300 square feet
Builder:
Western Lifestyles
Community:
Whisper Rock Estates
Offered at $2,850,000
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“Authentic hacienda design warms the senses.”
Virtual Tour
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GOLF LIVING8629 Old Field RoadScottsdale, Arizona
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Situated on one of Whisper
Rock’s premier homesites, this
Spanish hacienda influenced
abode offers privacy and views.
It’s unique courtyard design
offers multiple areas for
personal enjoyment or for
entertaining guests.
The traditional kitchen with
hand-painted tiles and custom
cabinetry overlooks a natural
wash embracing the feel of the
Sonoran desert. Additional inte-
rior spaces include a cozy mas-
ter suite, home theater, multiple
fireplaces, separate guest house
and coach house with view deck.
Outdoor spaces include multiple
terraces, negative edge pool and
spa, built-in BBQ and fireplace.
SOUTHWEST 10120 E. Desert Cove AvenueScottsdale, Arizona
On 1.1 acres of lushly land-
scaped grounds, this estate
property in Cactus Acres offers
a flexible floor plan and numer-
ous entertainment spaces.
Both formal and casual areas
include a living room, dining
room and greatroom—with
a gourmet kitchen offering a
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.
The master suite offers an
oversized room with a fireplace,
built-in niches and accent light-
ing, as well as a spacious mas-
ter bath with center jetted tub,
dual-entry steam shower, dual
vanities and closet with built-
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
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“Soft Southwest contemporary design creates a very peaceful environment. ”
5 bedrooms
5 baths
5,621 square feet
Builder:
Peak Custom Homes
Community:
Cactus Acres
Offered at $1,850,000
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tin wardrobe center. Outdoors
you’ll find plenty of covered
patios space, a lagoon-style
pool with rock waterfall, swim
up bar, built-in BBQ, grass and
beautiful mountain views.
GLAMOROUS15115 E. MiravistaFountain Hills, Arizona
Perched on one of the finest
homesites in the golf commu-
nity of Eagle Mountain, this
designer-owned residence is
soft contemporary and–oh so
current. The custom glass, steel
and wood entry door leads to an
open and airy foyer and dra-
matic center staircase. The main
level surrounds the staircase
with a large white dining room
and urban-style living room
with views of the golf course,
mountains and city lights.
The European kitchen offers a
large center island with glass
breakfast bar and well-designed
cabinetry with pull-out storage
and organization center.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the
breakfast nook and family room
surrounding a gas fireplace and
built-in media center.
The master suite with floor to
ceiling windows, two additional
en-suite bedrooms and laundry
facilities are also on the main
level.
The second level offers a great-
room with wet bar, a guest suite,
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“Passionate interior designelevates the human spirit.”
4 bedrooms
5.5 baths
5,600 square feet
Builder:
Tailor Made Homes
Community:
Eagle Mountain
Offered at $1,799,000
700+ bottle chilled wine cellar
and a separate game room with
full bath and oversized steam
shower.
Outdoor areas include a glass-
encased balcony with sitting
area and built-in BBQ, covered
patio space, free form pool and
spa with glass tile accents and
forever views.
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EUROPEAN HILLSIDE RETREAT35649 N. Ridgeway DriveCarefree, Arizona
Sitting atop an outcropping of
boulders in the gated
community of Carefree Grand
View Estates, this private
hillside residence offers some of
the finest city light views in the
Valley. A pavered drive leads
to a garden-style entry that is
inviting to all who visits.
Designed by French architect
Phillipe Gozlan, the intimate
European style floor plan is
centered around an interior
French garden, accessible from
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“A private retreat with European elegance and charming spaces.”
the master and guest suites. The
use of natural stone, wood ceil-
ings and stone fireplaces adds a
cozy and warm element to the
space.
A circular office sits at the top
of the staircase with unending
mountain and city views.
The master suite offers a gas
fireplace, sitting area and a
boutique-style bath you’d find in
a French country home.
Additional features include all
en-suite bedrooms, patios
surrounding a negative edge
pool, spa, and putting green.• • •
4 bedrooms
4.5 baths
6,060 square feet
Builder:
Western Lifestyles
Community:
Carefree Grand View
Estates
Was Offered at $2,875,000
NOW at $1,879,000
{ SHORT SALE }
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
natural lighting. The chef’s
kitchen offers state-of-the-art
appliances, granite counters,
glass tile details, a breakfast bar,
spacious walk-through
pantry and cherry stained
Builder:
Custom
Community:
Cactus Acres
MODERN ESTATELIVING10010 E. Cholla StreetScottsdale, Arizona
This modern residence offers an
open floor plan that embraces
the use of stone,wood and
cabinetry. Open to the dining
nook and family room, it is per-
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.
The master suite has expansive
mountain views, a spa bath with
free-standing tub and private
covered patio.
In addition to the en-suite
bedrooms, the main house also
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
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offers a home theater (or 6th
bedroom).
The casita offers a partial kitch-
en, 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 tram-
poline and BBQ.
“Some of the very best mountain views Cactus Acres has to offer...all surrounded by a spacious modern setting.”6 bedrooms
5.5 baths
7,800 square feet
Offered at $1,900,000
{ SHORT SALE }
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LUXURIOUSCONTEMPORARY10646 E. Skinner DriveScottsdale, Arizona
This gorgeously appointed
contemporary residence offers
an open and airy floor plan with
the highest quality construction,
cabinetry and finishes
throughout.
The stunning chef’s kitchen is
like a show place, with Wolf and
Sub-Zero appliances, centered
around a large island of Black
Beauty granite with breakfast
bar. Adjacent is the wet bar with
wine refrigerator and seating
for two.
The formal living and dining
rooms are inviting, offering
plenty of space to entertain. The
living room wall retracts for
4 bedrooms
4.5 baths
4,507 square feet
Offered at $1,750,000
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“The quality of the design, construction, and finishes is unmatched.”an indoor/outdoor experience,
while the dining room is natu-
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 walk-
in 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 pre-
plumbed for a wet bar/refrig-
erator amenities.
Multiple outdoor seating areas
surround the pool, including a
living room setting with a fire-
place and natural skylights.
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
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Builder:
Kass Homes
Community:
Candlewood Estates
at Troon North
4 bedrooms
4.5 baths
4,600 square feet
Builder:
Unknown
Community:
Cactus Acres
Offered at $1,150,000
“Casual living at its best—a peaceful setting in Cactus Acres with private resort features.”
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HACIENDAFLAIR
9810 E. Desert Cove AvenueScottsdale, Arizona
Located on over 1 acre in
N. Scottsdale, this hacienda-
inspired residence in Cactus
Acres has plenty to offer.
From the traditional saltillo tile
to the hand-scraped wood beam
details, it’s character and charm
are apparent in every room.
A grand stone fireplace flanked
by French doors is the focal
point of the oversized formal
living room. The dining room
with seating for 12 is intimate
and has French doors leading
to a covered and private front
porch.
The greatroom offers a gas fire-
place, large island kitchen with
stainless-steel appliances and a
casual dining area with seating
for up to 8—all with backyard
views through the atrium-style
windows. The maste suite is
centered on brick fireplace and
offers a spa style bathroom with
a pre-plumbed steam shower
and freestanding tub, walk-in
closet and den.
The lush backyard is perfect
for entertaining with a pool,
spa, outdoor shower, numerous
patio areas, grass and a full-size
tennis court.
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
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NOW PENDING
BEST VALUE 10190 N. 95th PlaceScottsdale, Arizona
Situated on 3/4 acres in the
desirable Cactus Acres area, this
residence boasts over 6000 sq.
ft. under roof including a 3,718
sq. ft. home, approx. 1000 sq. ft.
of covered patio space, and an
oversized 4-car garage.
Completely remodeled, the
interior possesses an open and
airy great room with built-ins
and fireplace, a fabulous chef’s
kitchen with granite counters,
stainless appliances and new
cabinetry, formal living/dining
rooms, and a large entertain-
ment/game room.
The spacious master suite
offers a separate sitting area
with woven wood shades, a
large walk-in closet, and bath
with dual sinks, separate tub
and shower.
The backyard is ideal for
entertaining with a beautiful
wood beamed covered patio
extending across the entire back
of the house. It also offers a
fenced diving pool, grassy play
area, 1/2 court sport court, and
tremendous mountain views.
The home is move-in ready and
is presented as the best value in
the neighborhood.
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“This remodeled home on acreage with views is one of the best values in Cactus Acres.”
5 bedrooms
3 baths
3,718 square feet
Builder:
Unknown
Community:
Cactus Acres
Offered at $899,000
[ CLICK HERE ]Virtual Tour
Special Financing Incentives
available on this property
through SIRVA Mortgage.
LUSHLY LANDCAPED
3 bedrooms
3.5 baths
4,400 square feet
Offered at $999,999
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Professionally designed, this
luxurious resort-style estate
property in Cactus Acres, North
Scottsdale offers all of the
amenities you would expect to
find in the perfect entertain-
ment home and the benefit of
5380 E. Estevan RoadScottsdale, Arizona
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location, location, location.
The interiors offer warm colors,
natural stones, custom hard-
woods, plantation shutters and
beautiful draperies.
Elegant rooms are available for
entertaining guests or simply
relaxing at home including the
formal living and dining rooms
with wet bar and wine storage.
The greatroom offers a casual
TV area, spacious kitchen nook
with built-in seating and a
showplace kitchen suitable for
the gourmet at heart.
The lush backyard is complete
with a separate guest house,
putting greens and grass, sport
court, lagoon style pool with
swim up bar, misting systems,
and covered patios. • • •
“A beautifully appointed home with a park-like backyard...one of the best values near Desert Ridge.”
Builder:
M & I
Community:
Expedition Point
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