by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, Golfing Communities, North Scottsdale News
Legend Trail is a lovely, luxurious golf community in the high Sonoran Desert. Its location and elevation provides it with cooler temperatures and spectacular views of Pinnacle Peak, the McDowell Mountains, and the romantic city lights. It is home to the public Legend Trail Golf Course which features 18 holes, par 72, wide fairways, small bunkering, and island tees. Homeowners receive discounted rates to play, but anyone is welcome to try their hand at this challenging but fair course. The clubhouse features a fitness center, swimming pool, and tennis courts. Walking trails wind through and around this community. The homes is this area are truly custom homes, and each one features breathtaking views of mountains, golf course, or both. Most homes are Mediterranean or Pueblo styled, and feature prominent use of stonework. The entire community covers 640 acres, with half set aside for natural open space. The terrain gently slopes and winds through palo verde trees, large boulder formations, and stands of saguaro cacti.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, North Scottsdale News
Ironwood Village consists of 704 homes in a master-planned community. One of its greatest assets is its location. It is just north of the 101 Freeway, and just east of Pima Road. This is an established neighborhood with mature landscaping and lovely, upgraded homes. Ironwood is also in close proximity to DC Ranch’s Market Street, meaning that upscale boutiques, fine dining, and household essentials can all be found mere moments away from your front door.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities
Gainey Ranch is a resort-style community located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. Golf enthusiasts will find no lack of challenge thanks to its three championship 9 hole courses. The courses can be combined in multiple configurations to provide a wide variety of golfing experiences. Each golf course is designed around a theme. The Dunes is a desert-style course. The Arroyo Course has a traditional design and a green island. The Lakes Course features water hazards on many holes, and culminates in a cascading waterfall. The Gainey Ranch Golf Club is a private club, however you do not need to be a homeowner in Gainey Ranch in order to join. The social center of this community is the Daniel C Gainey Estate Club. Every homeowner is a member of this club, and can enjoy the heated pool, tennis courts, and fitness center.
Homes in this community range from condominiums and townhomes to single family structures and estates. Most residences offer gorgeous views of mature palm trees, golf courses, or lush landscaping. This neighborhood is especially attractive to young families, because it is located within the boundaries of three excelling schools in the Scottsdale School District: Cochise Elementary School, Cocopah Middle School, and Chaparral High School. In addition, this community’s central location provides easy access to a wide range of shopping and dining choices.
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, Golfing Communities, Luxury Communities, North Scottsdale News
Estancia is one of the most desirable addresses in Scottsdale, thanks to its breathtaking views of the Sonoran high desert, Pinnacle Peak, and the exclusive, invitation-only golf club. Tom Fazio designed the 18 hole, par 72, 7100 yard golf course. The course received a $2.3 million dollar renovation in 2007, making it finely crafted work of art designed to challenge even the most talented golf enthusiast. The Estancia Golf Club includes 32,000 square feet of amenities designed to make every member feel like an honored guest. It includes a swimming pool, fitness center, tennis facilities, and private dining areas. Two full time staff members are available at all times to ensure you have everything you need when visiting the clubhouse. Homes in Estancia feature some of the best amenities available. Many have private heated pools, and most have beautiful desert landscaping. Architects and builders work with the Community guidelines to ensure that every custom built home has as little impact on the natural desert as possible, while still reflecting the character and tastes of its owners. Inside Estancia homes you will find soaring ceilings, travertine floors, state-of-the-art appliances in the gourmet kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the unduplicated panoramic view.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, North Scottsdale News
The community of Grayhawk is divided into two areas, the Park and the Retreat. The Retreat features a gated entrance, and the homes within it are situated around the community’s 2 golf courses. The Talon Course was designed by David Graham and Gary Panks and is a 7000 yard par 72 layout. The Raptor Course was designed by Tom Fazio is a 7108 yard par 72 course which presents an exceptional challenge. The Grayhawk Golf Club is available for use on a daily fee basis; there is no need to become a member. You simply pay when you want to play. The Clubhouse includes restaurants, a golf shop, locker rooms, and conference rooms. Homes in The Retreat include both single family structures and townhomes and range from 1770-3744 square feet.
Homes in The Park feature spacious lots, wider setbacks, and a more community feeling thanks to the playgrounds and grassy play areas. Grayhawk Elementary, rated an excelling school in the Paradise Valley School District, is conveniently located within the community for your kindergarten through 6th grade child. El Dorado, a private school containing grades preschool-8 is also located nearby. Grayhawk is located on the western edge of North Scottsdale, providing its residents with easy access to Phoenix and the remainder of the Valley of the Sun.
