Casa de Plegado, AIA Home of the Year winner, is a custom 5,104 SF home designed by Rob Paulus Architects. The unique 3.4 acre lot has amazing city and mountain views, offers privacy and backs to the Coronado National Forest.
The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom modern home is single-level with no interior steps and implements green design features such as passive solar orientation, 12-inch steel framed walls with high R-value insulation and low maintenance landscaping.
Located within the gates of Desert Mountain, the 5,612 SF home built by Gemini offers an open floor plan that takes advantage of breathtaking views from all of the main entertaining spaces. Offering 4-bedrooms and 6.5-bathrooms, the home has fully retractable sliding doors to enhance the home’s indoor/outdoor experience, a 3-car garage and over 3 fireplaces throughout.
Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, presents the list of the most lavish estates with the greatest garages; just in time for the kick off of any car lover’s favorite time of year, the collector car auction season. Every car needs a home.
The first stop on the luxury garage tour is a timeless masterpiece in Paradise Valley, listed at $12,950,000. This 6 bed 9 bath estate is over 16,000 square feet. 5021 E Arabian Way, listed by Bob Hasset, boasts a lavish, opulent auto courtyard that can hold up to 30 cars, an RV, and has temperature control. The 4.45 acre estate also houses a state-of-the-art showroom for the ultimate luxury car display.
Staying in Paradise Valley, the next stop is a 5 bed 9 bath 8,400 square foot estate. Listed at $7,500,000, 7001 N Longlook Rd, is a privately gated, contemporary mountainside home. Situated on 3.26 acres and listed by Jonathan De Young, this property boasts the best views of the city and sophisticated design. This estate has a 9-car garage that is temperature controlled with its own separate stage area, perfect for a year-round automotive season display.
Head to Phoenix for the next stop on the Grandest Garages tour. 3715 E Mountain View Rd is a sophisticated 5,562 square foot estate settled on 1.27 acres. The 5 bed 4 bath home is listed at $1,600,000 by Camden Steele and Patricia Davis. This wonderful estate boasts a fully air-conditioned, detached garage that has 4 bays, engine hoist, and I-Beam. The perfect space for an automotive aficionado.
Next on the tour is 2020 E Bethany Home Rd, a 6 bed 7 bath 10,663 square foot estate. This world-class luxury equestrian estate is the perfect spot for car and horse enthusiasts. Listed for $7,500,000 by agents Cionne McCarthy and Frank Aazami, it features a 14-stall barn and covered turn-outs that can easily transform into a car barn to host as many as 60 collectibles. Minutes from the Biltmore, this estate also is home to a luxury 5-car garage.
The last stop on the tour is 7450 E Continental Mountain Estates Dr in Cave Creek, otherwise known as the “Penthouse.” This 5-acre mountaintop sanctuary is the dream home of any car enthusiast. Listed at$3,995,000 by Debbie Omundson, the home boasts panoramic mountain views, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The contemporary estate can be the home to 10 cars, or 20 with the built-in lifts.
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Every Car Needs A Home: The new year means it’s auto season here in Arizona! Things may seem a bit different this season as some shows and auctions have decided to change their dates and host a more intimate setting for health and safety, but we’ve got a line up of lavish estates to get any car lover ramped up. Read more here
Home is Where the Heart Is: Whether by necessity or choice, home is not just our place of comfort and relaxation. Home is now our office, our gym, our favorite restaurant, our date night and more homebuyers and owners have discovered that their next purchase or renovation needs to match and accommodate their new lifestyle of being at home more than ever. Read more here
Design Trends of 2021: Elle Decor asked designers and industry veterans what they are forecasting as the top design trends moving forward into 2021. A neutral palette, relaxed seating, state-of-the-art entertainment equipment, and substantial dining tables are just a few of the trends that have emerged from all these days spent at home. Read more here
Sophisticated and Snug: 6 home features to chase away the chill this winter. With the winter months upon us, now is the time to create warm and cozy spaces for relaxing on chilly nights. While there are many tried and true strategies for making winter bright (with a steaming mug of mulled wine at the top of the list), set a foundation with inviting interior design. Whether you’re giving your current rooms a makeover or thinking ahead on inspiration, here are five sophisticated features to help welcome in the cheer. Read more here
Explore Switzerland: Every day, Sylvia Michel and her fluffy White Swiss Shepherd Rasta go on a hike through the perfect hills and valleys of Switzerland, and they take their Instagram followers along for the ride. Since COVID19 has kept many people in self isolation, travel-lovers around the world have been living vicariously through Rasta the dog’s daily adventures. Read more here
Upcoming Auctions: Following the guidelines for the Phase Four reopening of Manhattan, Sotheby’s is able to accommodate clients in their building by appointment only. For interest in upcoming auctions, to preview, or bid, click here.
From a record-breaking Desert Mountain estate in Scottsdale to the meticulously designed Zen Home in Sedona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce its November 2020 Significant Sales.
Seller Representation: Tami Henderson | Buyer Representation: Kelly Jones | $10,200,000 | Scottsdale
Seller Representation: Lisa Westcott | Buyer Representation: Michael Johnson | $5,800,000 | ScottsdaleBuyer Representation: Lisa Westcott | $5,750,000 | ScottsdaleBuyer Representation: Michel Edery | $5,600,000 | Paradise Valley
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Breaks Two Recent Sales Records in Mirabel Golf Community with Listing Agent Patrick Rice. The Two Properties Are Now Records for Homes Sold Through the Multiple Listing Service
Recently boasting the record for the most expensive home sold in Arizona, the Scottsdale-based brokerage has now closed on the highest residential sale price, as well as the highest price per-square-foot both in Mirabel Golf Community according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Real Estate Advisor Patrick Rice of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Desert Mountain office was the listing agent responsible for breaking both sales records.
In the first transaction – Rice represented the seller and closed the highest residential sale in the Mirabel Golf Community for $4,275,000 according to MLS. The modern home called “SkyView” features Bulthaup kitchen cabinets with Miele appliances, views from every room, pocket doors for seamless indoor and outdoor living, a spacious poolside workout room with a full bath and steam fixture. The home also features a family media room with a wet bar and an elevated view patio, in addition to a negative edge lap pool and spa.
36735 N 102nd Place, built-in 2014 by Phil Nichols, has more than 6,387-square-feet. The masterfully minimalist home was designed by Tate Studio Architects and is located on the 17th fairway in the guard gated Mirabel Club community.
The second record, again broken by Rice of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, now sets the record for the highest price per-square-foot on MLS at $753.27 in the community. This one-of-a-kind custom home, was also designed by Tate Studio Architects, and sold for $3,395,000.
38138 N 108th St. was built by Madison Couturier in the Mirabel Club Community in 2016 on 4,507-square-feet. Tate Studio and Madison Couturier found innovative uses to showcase a wide range of textures and natural elements.
This is a beautiful and well-appointed home that showcases some extraordinary modern and contemporary architecture. It was a pleasure to represent the sellers and really show off what Tate Studio had envisioned which was versatility and very forward-thinking desert architecture.
Patrick Rice
The dramatic features and custom-made furniture were part of sale and part of the allure, as was the homesite. It sits at the pinnacle of the Mirabel Club community, on a double fairway with spectacular views of the city lights, golf, mountains and sunsets.
The relationship you build with someone when you’re designing their home is unlike any relationship in architecture that I have experienced. As an artist, you want to feel that connection and know that your work resonates with the person who will live in it and will have many experiences and memories in the home for many years to come.
Physical distancing mandates put in place by government and health officials suspended much of the in-person interactions that businesses rely on, and stay-at-home orders made technology imperative. Technology has never been more important than it is right now. When the stakes are high and deals are on the line, clients want to know trusted agents have the tools to get the job done and agents want to know that their brokerage is going to support them. Read more
The holidays will look and feel a bit different this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean holiday traditions have to stop. Some of the best light displays around Arizona have already opened for the season, while others are preparing to open in the next few weeks. Here is our list of fun, festive light shows and experiences to check out! View our list
Marissa Mullen brings holiday inspiration to your traditional meat and cheese plate. The trend-setting, cheese-loving influencer is decking the halls with the charcuter-wreath, charcuterie chalet (formerly known as the ginger bread house) and charcutertree. Whether your ready to be inspired for an upcoming holiday soiree or are just craving something fun and new, check out That Cheese Plate and Cheese by Numbers and sign up for a That Cheese Class.
Holiday 10? Quarantine 15? We’ve all heard about it…Who says you have to go to a gym to get exercise? Or even venture outside the house? From virtual training to live streaming, luxury at-home fitness is on the rise. Fitness enthusiasts furnish home gyms with NordicTrack equipment, as well as free weights, benches, yoga mats, jumping ropes, and punching bags, among other accessories. Matrix Fitness features a portfolio of gym-quality cardio and strength equipment including ascent trainers and treadmills. Read more
Who says your WFH space needs to be all work and no play? Catching up on work from the living room sofa always seemed like a pleasure—up until it became a full-time affair. With companies like Facebook and Twitter leading the charge to make working from home the new normal, the home office is finally top of mind once again. Whether used every day of the week or for an occasional evening brainstorm, a well-designed space can help shut out distractions, center the mind, and inspire creativity. Read more
You can wander into the belly of an Egyptian pyramid, explore the house where Mozart was born, or fly over the rocky peaks of Glacier National Park. Sure, you’ll be looking at a screen, but you’ll see new places, hear new languages and pick up some interesting tidbits about other cultures. Call it a warm-up for that moment when you’ll actually be packing your bags and heading out for your next adventure. View here
Sotheby’s is honoured to present A Celebration of Art Deco: Masterworks from the Collection of Dr. Stephen E. Kelly. The collection is, at its essence, a true celebration of the modernity, sophistication, richness, and aesthetic innovation of the artistic movement that defined the first half of the 20th Century. The impeccable quality of the collection is owed to the unbridled passion and unparalleled connoisseurship of Dr. Stephen E. Kelly. View more auctions
Don’t limit yourself to one type of shopping: About 7 in 10 consumers plan on shopping in-store for their holiday gifts, with the average person planning to visit about six stores in total. Instead, you may be able to score awesome prices from the comfort of your couch.
Don’t pay full price: There are lots of ways to save around the holiday season. This can come in a variety of forms, from free shipping codes, promo codes, coupon codes to cashback offers.
Do your research: Some stores will price match during Black Friday season, so it’s worth looking into the policies if you’re debating between several stores.
Check online deals: Many retailers will offer the same Black Friday deals online as they do in stores. AmazonSmile
Follow brands on social media: Sometimes, especially around Black Friday Week, you will find door buster codes. These are promotions that promise additional discounts.
Download apps and extensions: Consider downloading some apps for your smartphone and browser extensions that plug into your internet browser and alert you to cheaper prices and deals.
Shop after the sale days end: Only about a third of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday. In fact, over half say they will wait until the week after to complete their holiday shopping. You may be able to find better deals on certain items after Black Friday and Cyber Monday end.
Use credit cards: Credit card can give extra protection compared to debit cards; such as the right to dispute charges and a limit on liability.
Monitor: Check your credit card and bank accounts before, during, and after the holiday shopping season.
