This privately gated 9,607sf home presents an exceptional living experience. Its timeless interior features modern finishes, lux textures & expansive spaces, harmonized by the 7,000sf of French oak wide plank wood floors. The kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, a spacious island for your culinary endeavors, and a stylish enclosed glass-walled 200+ bottle wine cellar. The main house has a 4-car garage, four ensuite bedrooms, two dens, a game room and a media room that seamlessly embraces your Arizona outdoor living. The guesthouse offers a private retreat and the stand-alone building with a studio apartment includes an air conditioned 2-car garage and a 4-car garage, perfect for the collector. Located in Merit Crossing on 3.8 acres with views of Pinnacle Peak Mountain. Architectural renderings for a future toy barn for the detached garage and studio are available on-site. Those yearning for a seamless transition into luxury living will appreciate the thoughtfully curated list of furnishings available on a separate Bill of Sale, ensuring a memorable turnkey experience.
Upgrades:
Concrete Tile Roof (2020)
Painted- Exterior & Interior (2020)
Two tankless water heaters (2020)
HVAC (total-9)
o West Wing (2 units) 2020 + 2017
o East Wing (4 units) 2020, 2021, 2013, 2002
o Casita (2020)
o 10ft. garage mini split added (2020) This area is not included in square footage of the home.
o Studio
Over 7,000 square feet of Mediterranean 8" Wide French Oak Wood Floors (2020)
Full Kitchen Remodel & Re-Design- (2020)
o Dacor appliances (30" freezer & refrigerator, 48" dual-fuel range, 24" built in microwave drawer), 24" JennAir built-in coffee system & dual Kitchen Aid dishwashers
o Reverse osmosis system with Blanco undermount double bowl kitchen sink w/garbage disposal Brizo plumbing
o Expanded pantry & redesign layout to add beverage refrigerator and custom shelving
o Door added from kitchen to patio
Family Room- (2020)
o Redesigned feature wall, inclusive of a built-in temperature control wine cellar which holds 200+ bottles
o Bluetooth controlled napoleon linear gas fireplace built into a large piece of book matched natural stone, wrapped in custom walnut wood panels down the sides, and TV wall.
Media Room/Theater Bar -(2020)
o Redesign and remodel of feature wall - complete with 10' closed custom cabinet walls on either side of TV feature and custom steel valances on each side
o Fireplace remodel with gray carved tile to mirror the TV feature wall
o Waterfall quartzite stone on bar top plumbing by Brizo and Blanco
o KitchenAid ice maker (2023)
Guest Bath 1 & 2- (2020)
o Full bath remodel in each - thoughtfully designed by interior designer.
o Brushed nickel Grohe plumbing.
o Detailed design tile work throughout both bathrooms.
Great Room-(2020)
o White Hunan marble fireplace with white marble panels & marble tiles around the border
More Interior-(2020)
o Automatic Shades - 110vt motorized roller shades added throughout home
o Upgraded both the AV & electrical systems in the home
o Upgraded security system throughout entire property. Replaced keypads, new motion detectors, smoke detectors & wireless receivers
Garages -(2020)
o Each garage motor, springs and rollers have been upgraded
o Replaced weather seals around all garages
o Added storm shield at base of each garage door
o 10' garage transformed into a temperature controlled/insulated storage unit
o Architect's conceptual rendering for stand-alone building (1,815sf)
Exterior (2020)
o 1400sf+ of artificial turf (K9Grass by ForeverLawn)
o Two new pool pumps & filters
o Replaced pool/spa heater
o Water feature water submersible pump (2023)
o Refreshed and added new vegetation to the grounds- both front and back
o New partial irrigation drip line work & new irrigation valves around property
o New outdoor TV to back patio
o Two large outdoor ceiling fans to back patios
o Two large motorized roller shades to patio along columns
o Upgraded and added lighting around entire property
o Custom bistro light poles added to backyard for ambiance
Details
Property type
Single Family Residence
Est. home value
$4,047,474
Lot size
3.81 acres
Price per sq ft
$620
Year built
2003
Annual property taxes
$14,241
Monthly HOA fee
$350
Price History
04/16/2024
ArizonaRegional #6653911
Price change
$5,950,000
-8.46%
01/23/2024
ArizonaRegional #6653911
Listed
$6,500,000
+151.37%
10/15/2020
ArizonaRegional #5968933
Sold
$2,585,800
Schools & Community
Neighborhood:Â
North Scottsdale
Elementary school:Â
Desert Sun Academy
Middle school:Â
Sonoran Trails Middle School
High school:Â
Cactus Shadows High School
Community features:Â Gated
Community features:Â
Gated
High school district:Â
Cave Creek Unified District
Seller’s Loan History
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Lender
Stifel Bank & Trust
Loan start date
September 2021
Original loan amount
$2,500,000
Est. remaining balance
Not provided
Interest rate
2.12%
Loan type
New Conventional, 30 year
Seller
Susan Gripp Huttinger and Susan Gripp Huttinger Revocable Trust