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.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, Golfing Communities, Luxury Communities
According to the 2000 Robb Report, high in the Sonoran desert, in the foothills of the Continental Mountain range, you will find the “World’s Best Golf Community”. Desert Mountain is the place to go if you love golf and spectacular scenery. Strict community guidelines ensure that every home compliments, rather than distracts from, the natural desert surroundings. The beauty of the landscape is enhanced by the community’s six Championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, each with its own clubhouse. The homeowner benefits also include luxurious pools and spas, state of the art exercise facility, and a nine court tennis complex. Each Clubhouse include dining and shopping experiences to complement the ambiance of each course. Your home in Desert Mountain will be located on a large lot, providing you a measure of privacy as well as a spectacular view of the stars, city lights and surrounding mountains. Each custom home is loaded with amenities inside and out to make you living experience comfortable and effortless.
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, Luxury Communities, North Scottsdale News
Desert Highlands’ 560 homes are located at the base of Pinnacle Peak mountain. The homes are scattered over 840 acres of land, with plenty of room set aside for pristine, natural desert. A wall completely surrounding the community and gates that are guarded at all times provide a sense of security you won’t find in other communities in Scottsdale. There is plenty to do within the walls of Desert Highlands. Home ownership in this community includes membership in the golf club, the highlight of which is an 18 hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The 7,000 foot fitness center is a fully equipped health destination. Nationally certified personal trainers are available to help you meet your health goals. The fitness center includes a wide variety of state-of-the-art workout equipment, as well as a monthly hiking club, luxurious locker rooms, clinical nutrition assessments, and 3 42-inch flat screen TV’s with FM transmitters and complementary headphones. Tennis lovers will be pleased with Desert Highlands’ 13 tennis courts, seasonal tennis clinics, ball machines for practice, and two full time staff members. All in all, Desert Highlands is a safe, active, beautiful, and luxurious place to call home
by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, North Scottsdale News
Bellasera is a beautiful gated community located in north Scottsdale. It was built at the base of Lone Mountain, so you will have a lovely view of the mountains and/or desert as you walk the 8 miles of trails, play tennis on one of the 3 lighted tennis courts, or relax in the gorgeous swimming pool. Many of the large homes back up to natural washes thanks to the developers’ commitment to keeping 40% of the land preserved as unspoiled desert. Bellasera’s appeal is enhanced by its location. It sits above Phoenix’s noise and congestion, while still being within 20 minutes of shopping, fine dining, and entertainment.
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Oct 12, 2011 | Featured Communities, Luxury Communities
Scottsdale has no shortage of luxury communities. From deluxe desert oasis homes to high-rise penthouses, if it can be dreamed up, Scottsdale probably has it. Search below to find the “cream of the crop” communities of Scottsdale.
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