The beautiful scenic views and year-round outdoor living weather make Arizona a prime destination for enjoying the great outdoors. This month, we take you through some of Arizona’s most luxuriously-appointed estates with opulent outdoor living spaces. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s lifestyle advisors expertly navigate our beautiful state’s landscape to find unique outdoor living solutions for each client.

With Arizona’s desirable climate being one of the top priorities for out-of-state buyers, outdoor living spaces are in high demand. The concept of continuous, seamless indoor and outdoor living is one of the most popular estate attributes, as we realize the importance of biophilic design in the home. Continuity through flooring materials, walls, and ceilings connect the interiors and exteriors of the home for a seamless transition into outdoor living.

Luxe outdoor spaces are fully designed with comfortable outdoor living rooms, elegant dining spaces, and lounging areas that complement indoor spaces. Outdoor kitchens are in high demand as well and can be found in many of Arizona’s top estates.

Explore these ICONIC Estates with opulent outdoors!

With summer upon us, we start anticipating the hotter days, kids are out of school and the pools can only bring so much pleasure—leaving you feeling stagnant, exhausted, and overstretched.

Now through and the end of the year, Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley is offering a haven of experiences you cannot miss. You can take your meditation to the next level, encountering a self-healing, peaceful, gratitude therapy you’ve been craving, or rest easy with an ultra-relaxing sleep package. The resort is also offering a new vegan menu, packed full of a beautiful array of vegetables, so you feel good from the inside out.

In Nashville, the kitchen in a newly built home features midnight blue cabinetry, oak accents, and soapstone countertops, creating a look that is at once rustic and sophisticated. Behind the good looks are practical kitchen organization methods, like a plumbed sink near the floor in lieu of a water bowl for the owners’ two dogs, toe-kick drawers that hide food for the three cats, drawers for knives and dividers for cutting boards, not to mention a proper place for paper towels, artfully tucked beneath the counter next to the sink.

The kitchen storage ideas and its cabinetry are the work of Sarah Robertson, founder of Studio Dearborn.

While a simple “I love you” or “Thank you” may suffice to make your dad smile on Father’s Day, go that extra mile and treat him to luxury gifts that are as special as he is.

Not sure what to get Dad for Father’s Day? We have you covered with the top luxury gifts in this gift guide. 

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Lists For Sale the Most Expensive Spec Home to Ever Be Built in Arizona – – – Introducing the $32 Million Desert Prairie Inspired Home in the Silverleaf 

For more than 75-years Arizona’s luxury leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has represented buyers and sellers in transacting some of the state’s most notable and distinguished properties.

Following in a tradition of high-end representation, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is
incredibly proud to announce another noteworthy listing this time in Scottsdale’s prestigious
Silverleaf community. The grand estate, which has not yet been built, is located at 20568 N. 112 th St. #1707 in Scottsdale. With an asking price of $32 million, the property is to date the most expensive spec home to ever be built in the Grand Canyon state.

As one of the last buildable lots in the Silverleaf community, the 2.07-acre property offers gorgeous
views of the Valley down below. The 17,267-square-foot, the estate takes luxury to another level with
three stories including 7 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Its gorgeous interior perfectly complements the desert-inspired, moody exterior, making this home a unique edition to the Upper Canyon in Silverleaf.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Luxury Agent Allan MacDonald is listing the home
properly named “Ellington Heights.” MacDonald, who is consistently in the top 1% of all agents in the state, has sold more than $500 million in total sales volume during his career.

“I could not be more excited to be listing a true ‘game-changer’ in Silverleaf. This architectural
masterpiece and design elements in this beautiful estate represent the past and the future in epic
proportion. The home offers unique amenities that bring the luxury experience to life,” said
MacDonald.

Property owner Jerry Smith, created one of the best teams the Valley has to offer, and together they
have created a home that brings a new side of luxury to Arizona. “We are super excited to be part of this project. When we purchased Lot 1707, we knew we had something special. In our opinion, it’s one of the best-remaining lots in the Upper Canyon,” said Smith. “Add the fact that we have created a “best in class” team across the board, which makes us excited to introduce the community to this fantastic project.”

The home is being built by GS Fries Construction, a builder with a long history of luxury home
construction throughout the Valley, including the Silverleaf community. Gary Fries works closely
with luxury architect CP Drewett and designer Claire Ownby, to bring this project to life and deliver
the vision that creates one of the most exclusive estates in Arizona.

“We are very excited to collaborate with Drewett Works and Ownby Design on this masterpiece of
a property. Ellington Heights will indeed raise the bar in this esteemed community,” said Fries.
CP Drewett, the lead architect for this project has a great amount of experience building luxury homes. His firm, Drewett Works, has quickly become one of the most awarded architecture firms in the Scottsdale area. His design of this home brings modern luxury to the desert and its style of “Modern Desert Prairie,” is a variation of the current Prairie style with the classic nature of Silverleaf.

“Setting a new standard for Silverleaf, Ellington Heights will indeed infuse Silverleaf with a refreshed
modern design aesthetic. Steeped in the roaring 20s, this game-changing Prairie Style estate takes
luxury desert living to the next level,” said Drewett.

Claire Ownby, a highly sought-after interior designer and the founder of Ownby Design, LLC., will transform this estate into a simple, yet detailed home with an influence from the Roaring 20s and the Art Deco Period. Ownby has been awarded many times over for her work in the Valley of the Sun. Her work within this home will not go unnoticed, as the unique design brings the past into the present.

This grand estate will be made to offer the best of everything. With entertaining in mind, the home
is welcoming and functional. It will include several bars, a game room, plenty of indoor and outdoor
space, and an upper-level 90-foot-long pool visible through the glass. Within the home will be a gated
showroom meant to hold 16 cars and there are four additional garage spaces. The details of this
estate have not been overlooked. It will have everything someone might want without having to see
it. For example, appliances throughout the home will be hidden yet easy to access for everyday use.

Amenities for maximizing your leisure time will be a given at Ellington Heights, with an exercise
room, heated pool and spa, a golf simulator, and a putting green, there is plenty to do and entertain
inside and outside. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a view of the desert landscape and Valley, there will be plenty of natural light in the home.

The modern estate fits perfectly within the desert landscape. The design is simple yet detailed and
has a palette that includes a beautiful mix of ledgestone, limestone, hemlock, and clay. There is
expected to be a monochromatic look within and without the home featuring a mix of bronze and
beige colors. The nods to the roaring 20s bring an elegant feel and a Great Gatsby-inspired home is
expected to create lasting memories.

The location of Silverleaf offers great scenery. The 2,000-acre community is located in the heart of
North Scottsdale, its location offers privacy while giving easy access to the Valley. Beyond the gates
of this estate are some of the best dining and shopping opportunities. Its site gives access to many of
the great Arizona cities. Silverleaf’s private club features an 18-hole golf course and a 50,000 square-
foot clubhouse with world-class spa facilities, report-style pools, and fully equipped men’s and
women’s locker rooms. Silverleaf is a high-class community that offers the best of the best and
strives to represent The Pure Enjoyment of Life.

Click here to view our site: ellingtonheights.com

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