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Alluring Luxury Properties in Scottsdale, AZ

1.  11108 E Harris Hawk Trail

LIVE ABOVE THE BOULDERS…in this latest Masterpiece by Sever Design Group. Enter the gate and drive up the motorcourt alongside the Art Form Pool supported by pillars extending a full story above grade. The entire main living area floats above undisturbed natural desert. Access the main entry via a sweeping stairway that looks out over thousands of acres of open space or enter by private elevator. Full window walls including 15 ft cantelivered exercise rm extending over massive boulder outcropping.Detached guesthouse,4 car garage and more accompany this 1.8 acre one of a kind estate. Views of Pinnacle Pk,City Lights and Preserve Land.

2.  10614 E Hedgehog Place

SHORT SALE! REDUCED $1,405,000 OFF ORIG LIST PRICE! SENSATIONAL VIEWS & OUTSTANDING QUALITY describe this MASTERPIECE by M & N homes. Unwavering dedication to detail & authenticity. Welcomed by beautiful courtyard w/gas fireplace & security gate. Warm & inviting living spaces with LUXURY finishes incl. custom inset cabinetry, marble, wood & travertine flooring. Extensive use of Cantera stone fireplaces & columns. Listelles & Venetian plastered walls & impressive gourmet kitchen & great rm are the focal point of home. Large game rm w/full bar, wine rm & theatre rm define the elegance & comfort of this home. Expansive bk/yd w/pebble-tec pool/spa, numerous water features, outdoor kitchen, extensive landscaping & fabulous mtn & sunset views. Short Sale Package Submitted-48 Hr turn around.

3.  10885 E Candlewood Drive

Casa de Arcos-a home conceived and crafted to honor the mountain & valley that was the inspiration. On 3+ mountainside acres with 180 degree views of the valley and inspiring views of Troon Mtn rising behind the home, nature has provided your art work. Arches and curves pull your eye from room to ceiling, from patio to pool and beyond. Five fireplaces grace Great Rm, Kitchen-Gathering Rm, Master Retreat, Guest Family Rm, and patio. Library/Den has abundant built-ins & room for sofas and chairs. Laundry/Craft Rm. is an artist's dream. Steam shower, jetted tub,his/her clsts & exercise area in the Master Suite. Hand carved doors. 5 car garage.

4.  11323 E Yearling Drive

Incredible 180-degree PANORAMIC VIEWS! Custom 7300+ sq ft hillside home on 2.7 acres of Troon Mtn. All the extras you can imagine with custom-designed home theater, 4 gas fireplaces, elevator, retractable glass wall for true indoor/outdoor living, 284 bottle wine closet, luxurious master suite, bonus game room/library, oversized 3-car garage. Outdoors includes heated infinity pool and spa, BBQ and canterra decking. You'll be swept away by the views!

5.  8096 E Whistling Wind Way

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION !!!! One of the most unique custom homes on a corner lot w/attention to detail in every direction!4 Bed.+4.5 Baths including Casita + Media Room.Built in 2001 on a 33,000 sqft homesite that borders the Raptor Golf Course in Grayhawk. Moroccan clay plaster walls,hand distressed cabinetry,indonesian wood built-ins and surrounds.Very sophisticated great room floorplan w/courtyard entry w/fireplace .Property has tongue and groove pine ceilings,moss rock stone walls,arched solid custom doors and fiber optic star ceiling in a Home Theater/Bonus Room. The backyard feels like being in a resort.Oklahoma Blue flooring,pool,spa,water features and beautiful lush landscaping that brings you to relaxation.

6.  10074 E Troon North Drive

REDUCED $421K. Experience the Extraordinary in the Elegance of this Keller Custom Home located in the prestigious Golf Community of Talus in Troon North. On 1.12 Acres. Extremely Private. Enter thru a Private Courtyard thru a Wrought Iron Glass Door to a wall of windows with Breathtaking Views of undisturbed Desert & Mountains. 4 bedroom, 4.5 Bath includes Private Guest Casita. Open Living & Dining Rooms w/Canterra Fireplace, Pillars & Wet Bar. Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/custom Cherry Cabinets, Granite & professional grade Appliances. Large Family Room & Office w/built-ins. Bonus Room Great for Media Room. Motorized Shades, Central Vac & attention to detail thruout. Resort style Backyard w/covered Patio, saltwater Pool/Spa, Water Feature, Stone Fireplace, outdoor Kitchen & Putting Green

7.  11023 N Saint Andrews Way

Now bank owned and unbelievably priced, way under replacement value! New in 2006, European villa on the Orange Tree Golf Course. 1.3 acres with expansive views, lush grounds and room for a guest house. Rich hardwoods, artisan quality stonework, furniture quality cabinetry, exquisite lighting and chandeliers set a scene of soothing indulgence. Master suite with exercise room, second laundry, separate elegant baths, private outdoor spa, cabinet-lined closets. Inlaid mosaics & fountains in the heated pool & spa. Beautifully built out office and media room. Gated, pavered parking court & garage space can house RV or boat/extended height & tandem!

8.  10040 E Happy Valley Road #625

The style & sophistication of this Desert Highlands soft-contemporary home creates an architecturally unique radial residence w/ features including taupe polished concrete floors accented w/ slate tile, & cherry wood cabinets. Designed around a Great Room w/ two-way fireplace & wet bar adjoining Dining Room, Kitchen, Office (or 3rd Bedroom), Family Room & Wine Room create a Zen-like flow. Kitchen has top-of-the line appliances. The Family Room has a built-in entertainment center, fireplace & Pinnacle Peak views. Private Master Bedroom. Master Bath: double sinks, Roman-style tub with travertine surround, walk-in shower & two large walk-in closets. Lower level has Office, Guest Room & Craft Room. Backyard & patio w/a fire & water fire pit, & built-in BBQ . Citywide views from rooftop deck.

9.  9810 E Thompson Peak Parkway #814

QUALITY CRAFTMENSHIP & ATTENTION TO DETAIL are the features that delineate this home from all in DC Ranch. Warmth & Welcome exude from this great room floor plan w/breath taking MOUNTAIN & CITY LIGHT VIEWS! It has all..3 bed, 4.5 baths,den/bonus room and office,4 CAR OVERSIZED GARAGE, great room, exercise rm off master bath, fml dining rm, office w/ Alder wood built-ins & space for a GUEST HOUSE!. The den/bonus rm can easily be made into a 4th bedroom. The master bedroom is upstairs capturing the CITY LIGHT, MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Finishes: Kohler fixtures, T&G Ceilings w/ Exposed wood beams, Wood clad French doors, Hand-forged Pewter faucets, Rain shower heads, Travertine, Marble, Oak plank Hardwood flooring, Alder Wood cabinetry, 4-Masonry fireplaces, 2 Surround Sound SYSTEMS, & much more.

10.  12255 E Paraiso 5 Drive

This exquisite home sits on the finest view lot anywhere in North Scottsdale.  Perched on 3+ stunning acres at an elevation of 3000+ feet and surrounded by the McDowell Mountain Preserve, this special location is nothing short of breathtaking! To appreciate this property and its setting, it must be experienced not just seen in photos. Boasting a South facing back yard with every possible amenity including large pool, spa, water and fire features, outdoor covered seating with infrared heating and large areas for sunning or taking in the wildlife and scenery this special home offers. The property is as beautiful inside as it is out. Every room offers unobstructed views and was built to the highest of standards including state of the art security.

About the Author

Founded in 1995, Sandra Wilken Luxury Properties was first recognized for representing major Scottsdale luxury properties, including The Phoenician and Gainey Ranch properties.  In  recent years S.W.L.P. has grown to service Arizona's most prestigious communities in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Biltmore area of Phoenix.

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I am looking for unique bath hardware (paper holder, towel bar, towel ring, etc), preferably in a Bronze finish. I have tried Home Depot, Lowe's, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Delta, Moen, Kohler, Gatco, Dynasty, and Baldwin. Any ideas?

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