Real Estate

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Joanna Wilkins and Louie Wilkins represented the seller of a $9,250,000 Scottsdale estate.

Nestled in the upper canyon of Silverleaf, the estate is resort living at it’s finest. Build by Argue Custom Homes, the 14,168 SF estate is pure luxury that offers 7-bedrooms, 9-bathrooms and a 5-car garage. Featuring a majestic grand foyer, sumptuous living room, large formal dining, gorgeous 1,200-bottle wine cellar, massive family room with soaring ceilings, and a spacious kitchen with a a large butler’s pantry.

The backyard is a lush formally landscaped sanctuary with a resort pool area and cabana with misting heating, refrigerator, and icemaker. The backyard also features a children’s paradise with a quaint life-sized heated and air-conditioned playhouse among many other fun features.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Anne Morrissey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office has represented the seller of a $3,765,000 contemporary estate in Scottsdale.

This exquisite home provides the perfect balance of warmth, intimacy and convenience. Expansive glass walls and pocketing doors eliminate a distinction between the interior and exterior. The 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home was designed by award-winning H&S International architect Bing Hu and built by Platinum Homes. The home is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and is crafted to cascade down the site and is a perfect blend of passion, vision and execution. Overlooking starkly beautiful desert scenery from every room with sweeping views of mountains, sunsets and Valley views, this home is situated on over 5 acres providing the owners total privacy.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker and Will Foote represented the seller and buyer of a Scottsdale estate for $3,950,000.

The 5,035 SF contemporary custom home was designed by Tate Studio and built by Full Circle Custom Homes. Architectural materials include a seamless blend of glass, steel and slump block. Interior details include polished concrete flooring, black granite countertops, poured-in-place concrete fireplace wall, custom cabinetry and tongue-in-groove ceilings. A true indoor/outdoor living lifestyle with sliding glass doors connecting the great room to the outdoor living room with fireplace.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Cheryl D’Anna of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office represented the seller while Jessica Jablonski, Carli Hill, Geoffrey Jabonski of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office represented the buyer of a $3,275,000 Scottsdale Home.

Stunning Contemporary architecture by Swaback Partners perched hillside at the base of Apache Peak in acclaimed Desert Mountain offering spectacular mountain, sunset & city lights views. This 7,070 SF custom estate is designed to maximize its extraordinary setting embracing the beautiful high Sonoran desert. The inviting floor plan blends the kitchen and family room seamlessly integrating the indoor/outdoor living. Spacious patios complete with pool, spa, fireplace and spectacular views are ideal for entertaining. Refined appointments are found throughout including new wood floors, 16-foot ceilings, Anigre African wood cabinets, slab counters, stainless steel appliances and state-of-the-art home automation system.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the impressive February sale of $9,500,000 estate in Paradise Valley procured by Luxury Agents Frank Aazami, Bill Bulaga, Thomas Scott and Jean-Michele Edery, who closed the deal last Friday. Aazami, Bulaga and Scott represented the seller, while Edery and Aazami represented the buyer. 

This exclusive Tuscan style home is nicknamed “The Villa” and spans over an impressive 3 acres. Surrounding the entire property is lush and abundant foliage that offering its residents full privacy. Inside the estate totals a spectacular 22,215 square-feet and is composed of 11 bedrooms, 12.5 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, a theatre and even an indoor basketball court. Also included is a library, billiards room and a separate guest house. Beautiful and intricate accents can be found throughout this retreat making it easy to see why it has earned its nickname “The Villa”.  

Located just off its own private street, the grand estate welcomes guests at a circular driveway that surrounds a large stone water fountain draped in greenery. The driveway then splits into two large motor courts allowing access to private courtyards built by reclaimed Chicago Bricks. The main courtyard is overlooked by charming Romeo and Juliet style balconies while the second courtyard welcomes guests through original Mexican mesquite doors that were crafted in the 1800s. The house also accommodates an additional courtyard that can only be accessed through the master bedroom and is dedicated to an oversized spa and private fireplace.

Imported stone and tile can be found throughout the estates 5 custom fireplaces, as well as its majestic iron doors and extensive wood beam ceilings. Multiple entertainment and viewing areas are also included on the property giving guests access to world-class views of the beautiful Arizona desert and surrounding mountains. There is also an extravagant resort-style pool and spa that features its very own lazy river making this home the perfect desert oasis. 

The property in conveniently located in the heart of Paradise Valley and is only moments away from the brand-new Ritz Carlton resort.

We feel honored to have represented this extraordinary property and put this sale together. We helped both sets of clients sell for top dollar while helping the buyer successfully find their beautiful new home all at the same time. We often say this business is about relationships and this sale is a perfect example of what we do best at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

Frank Aazami, Real Estate Advisor