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, 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.
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 | 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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