by JONATHAN BODEEN | Jan 28, 2013 | Featured Communities, Golfing Communities, Luxury Communities, North Scottsdale News
If you are looking for luxury, beauty, and a one-of-a-kind style in your home, you owe it to yourself to consider the North Scottsdale community of Mirabel. Located far above sea level, Mirabel residents escape the intense heat of Phoenix, while still enjoying the gorgeous scenery that comes with living in the Sonoran Desert. Every home has been individually designed by top architects, and feature panoramic views of Pinnacle Peak Mountain and the spectacular sunsets that are only found in the Valley of the Sun.
Golfers will especially love this community, as they play through the 18-hole Tom Fazio designed masterpiece. Every hole has spectacular views, and has been meticulously crafted to provide challenge to golfers of every skill level. Midway through the course, stop and enjoy complimentary snacks prepared on the course by one of the Valley’s top chefs. After your game, relax in the casually elegant Clubhouse. Membership in the Golf Club includes access to the spa, salon, clay tennis courts, fitness center, and pool. In addition, the Clubhouse features a dining room that prepares and serves a wide variety of cuisine, from barbeque to fine dining. You every need has been anticipated at Mirabel, and concierge staff are available to make your perfect Scottsdale lifestyle simple and carefree.
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, 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, 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.
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Apr 30, 2011 | Featured Communities, Golfing, Golfing Communities
Whisper Rock Estate and Whisper Rock Golf Club
32000 N Old Bridge Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85266-1512
(480) 575-8700
Whisper Rock Estates is a boutique residential development consisting of 200 large lots. The Southwest inspired architecture that characterizes this community combines old world charm with modern luxury. Vast, untouched desert, rich with flora and fauna that can only be found in the Sonoran wilderness surrounds the Estates.
Careful planning went into the design of Whisper Rock Estates. Untouched desert beauty flows seamlessly into the lush rolling fairways of Whisper Rock Golf Club, while residents enjoy the sheer beauty of the rock formations cast from the granite of nearby mountains. Lots range in size between one and four acres, allowing for ample private space for residents. The homes on these lots start at 3,300 square feet and continue up to over 8,000 square feet. Price tags for Whisper Rock homes start at $1.5 million and can go upwards of $5 million.
Golf enthusiasts can challenge themselves on either of two world-class courses at the Whisper Rock Golf Club. The lower course, designed by valley resident and PGA legend Phil Mickelson lies opposite the upper course, dreamed up by legendary golf course designer, Tom Fazio. This members only club will thrill and challenge golfers of all levels.
Homes Near in 85266 Near Whisper Rock Golf Club
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by JONATHAN BODEEN | Apr 30, 2011 | Featured Communities, Golfing Communities
Troon Village is a diverse master planned community built around Troon Mountain. Home styles range from townhomes to semi-custom and custom spec homes; or purchase a residential homesite and create your dream home from the ground up. Homeowners can enjoy the Troon Country Club, where both social and golf memberships are available. The gorgeous golf course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish and features a luxurious 50,000 square foot Clubhouse. The Clubhouse features a swimming pool, sport court, tennis courts, and fitness center. If you are looking for a beautiful, peaceful community to raise your children or enjoy your retirement, take a look at Troon Village.
Located in beautiful North Scottsdale, Troon Village is a large-scale residential golf community. Offering a wide array of high-end residential options, Troon Village has something for everyone. Townhomes and single-family residences start at under $500,000, while larger custom homes can reach well over $2 million. Half-acre lots can also be purchased from $250,000 to upwards of $1 million.
Troon Country Club, part of Troon Village offers a world class golf course designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and includes many other luxurious amenities. Lifestyle living at its finest includes Golf Membership ($95,000 initiation fee, $625/mo), Social Memberships ($5,900 + $235/mo) and breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains and city lights (free). For those who enjoy an actively lifestyle, a full fitness club offers swimming and tennis.
Although near in proximity to Phoenix, Troon Village rests at an elevation of 2,400 feet which allows residents to enjoy cooler temperatures than the rest of the valley. Developed with careful regard for the environment, Troon Village has maintained the pristine serenity of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, allowing residents to enjoy the natural beauty that backdrops this desert oasis.
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