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Appliances: Kitchen Aid, Wolf, Best by Broan…the quality is beyond compare, both in the kitchen and the media room and even outside in the outdoor kitchen under the gazebo. The kitchen boasts a massive side-by-side stainless steel Kitchen Aid refrigerator/freezer, additional under counter ice maker perfect for entertaining, built-in microwave, under counter lighted wine refrigerator, double ovens (one is also a convection oven), warming drawers, 5-burner gourmet ceramic cooktop…it’s a cook’s dream!
Cabinetry: Custom craftsmanship is evident everywhere in this exquisite home with hard wood solid full Alder cabinets and elegant stainless steel drawer pulls and knobs, custom pull outs and master chef kitchen features such as a special “pull-up” for your Kitchen Aid mixer. Plus, the powder room holds unique “hidden” shelves so owners can tuck away their private items when entertaining.
Counters: Sleek, substantial and bold superior quality and exotic granite materials everywhere—kitchen, baths, gazebo, etc. Each piece of granite was hand selected from exclusive collections for its color and clarity, understanding where in the home it would appear and what light would best bring out its natural beauty. All of it was finished and installed by the best in the business with old world craftsmen creating dramatic perspectives and quality not seen in homes five times the price.
Doors: Dramatic estate custom designed front entry doors of iron and glass complemented by the matching courtyard gate, side entry gate and back yard huge double iron gates that accommodate the largest of RV’s. The theme of gentle curves continues inside with extra thick solid wood router bedroom doors with circular cutouts and frosted glass where appropriate, matching pocket doors in the master/bathroom area, matching hallway, powder room and laundry room allow for extra space while still providing privacy. All with top quality stainless steel hinges and matching hardware worthy of these beautiful doors. Plus, the floor to ceiling glass wall of doors in the family room enables you to bring the outside inside and enjoy mild Arizona nights at their finest.
Smooth plaster interior drywall finish throughout home, finished with superior quality flat and exotic paints.
Complete exterior refinished with smooth stucco on home and transitioned into the added block security wall surrounding entire property.
Lighting/Fixtures: Lighting is truly the jewelry of a home and this estate brings out the best. Professional lightscaping and design by two of the best in the southwest: David Dick Architecture and Judy Fox Interiors. Interior lighting is modern, sleek and elegant with contemporary custom glass and stainless steel as a common thread.
- Recessed and spot 5000 Kelvin lighting throughout the home enables owners to showcase artwork, provide intuitive and confortable movements through the home by creating a path of subtly whiter light that is subtly felt and seen.
- -Recessed can overhead 3600 Kelvin lighting balanced for adjusted warm light through home and enhanced by spot brighter lighting to highlight art and natural movement pathways.
- Special touches of fiber optics and LED embedded lighting through out the home further adds drama when the sun sets.
- Extensive and resort style exterior lighting complements the grounds with its strategic placement—up lights, down lights, in-step lights…it’s all here.
- In addition, lighted ceiling fans are used as another piece of artwork in all four bedrooms and the media room has three more plus the family room also showcases one. The quality of lighting and design is permeating and offers a sleek, flexible and high tech feeling to this Tuscan Contemporary work of art.
Finishing hardware: No detail has been left untouched: Curved and ultra modern, all drawer pulls and cabinet knobs were special ordered to complement each room. Stainless steel hinges adorn all doors. Light switches are touch-sensitive Lutron with dimmers throughout.
Plumbing features: No Home Depot toilets here! Each of the four toilets are Toto brand and their sleek, modern design complements each bathroom. The two powder rooms’ sinks are glass—one deep purple and one black. Each provides reflective light from the hanging pendants. Faucets are European special order and all are brushed nickel for a modern touch and ease of use. The two tubs are jetted: master tub is Jacuzzi and accommodates two easily; second master tub is Jetta and extra-deep. Kitchen sinks and faucets are sleek black and both sinks boast Franke ¾ HP disposals. The house offers two separate water heaters, both new and electric, one at 50 gallons and one oversized at 120 gallons so there’s never a shortage of water, especially for the master shower. Speaking of the master shower, it features a six head Kohler Shower Tower with massage jets and hand-held massage as well. Plus, there’s an owned Krystal Pure water softener system that further enhances the City of Scottsdale water.
Stone work: Cantera hard carved neoclassical pillars, flagstone, exotic glass tiles in entryway, powder bath, as insets into kitchen granite. Travertine floors throughout the property including 18” travertine inside and out; honed inside and natural outside including exterior staircases. Six inch travertine baseboards. Real hand chipped and hand laid rough granite boulders and outside stone. Marble foyer. Carved cantera balustrades, fountains and end caps. Top quality eggshell extra thick and color matching flagstone on pool level. The list goes on and on. A team of master craftsmen spent more than six months completing the intricate work.