Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Sara Vangraefschepe, to the Pinnacle Peak Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.
Sara has lived in the valley for over 13 years total. Sara made the move to Arizona in 2000 from her home state of South Dakota and Arizona quickly became home to her. Sara found her passion as a real estate professional after transitioning from the financial industry in 2008 –a successful change that leads to her obtaining a real estate license in 2 states. This has given Sara a diverse background in understanding a broad range of real estate laws, financing, and processes across multiple states. Sara can relate and better assist her clients in the process of selling and buying while relocating to or from Arizona, as she has also done it herself!
Whether you are buying or selling your home, looking to invest in residential real estate, or simply trying to find the perfect second home in the Valley of the Sun, Sara has the experience, knowledge, and service you deserve in a REALTOR®. Sara’s number one focus is dedicating herself to her clients whole-heartedly, by building relationships based on trust, loyalty, and understanding the needs and wants of her clients.
When she is not working, her favorite way to spend her time is with her husband and 2 children, biking, hiking, playing/watching sports, doing house projects, and traveling.
Sara’s skills are evident from the moment you meet her. She’s on top of her game and knows what she wants. She will guide her clients through this process with grace.
The Wendell Burnette Designed Estate is Located in Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain and Boasts Over 7,000 Square Feet and Sits on Over an Acre
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is proud to announce “The House of the Doors” is on the market for the first time after construction of the desert oasis estate spanned 12 years.
Listed by luxury agentDaniel Wolski of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, with more than 7,4000-square-feet, the estate features 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half bathrooms. Listed for $10 million, the oasis is a piece of art that merges artistic creativity and functional living. The construction process utilized rammed earth, steel, glass, and stone to create the architectural masterpiece.
The concept very early on was a solid form that’s cracked open to let in light and air while remaining secluded and serene. It was about corralling a piece of the sky and creating privacy.
Wendell Burnette, Architect
10016 E Relic Rd 17, Scottsdale, AZ 85262is livable art. The storefront glass door opens to a central courtyard that is a personal oasis paying homage to the Sonoran Desert, and is home to a stunning landscape filled with native desert vegetation and outlined with soaring glass walls; some operable with a bronze bolt lock. The opulent courtyard provides the ultimate combination of desert indoor and outdoor living, without compromising the security of the home.
Upon entering, the gourmet stainless-steel kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry, snail backlit powder and dining space. The luxurious kitchen is elevated with an overhead aluminum origami structure that hangs from the ceiling and effortlessly adds dimension and artistry to the room. From the kitchen, the great room is surrounded by four pivoting glass walls that lead outdoors and offer panoramic views of the Valley. Arizona sunsets fill the room with an unmatched warm glow.
The desert courtyard house is a once in a lifetime project where the owner, architect, and builder worked together to create a one of a kind of architecture. The owner challenged the design build team to be as inventive and innovative as possible. We pushed the limits of natural materials to build a unique rammed earth and concrete structure that melds seamlessly into the desert landscape. The faceted exterior houses an interior of meticulously detailed, luxurious materials including stone, metals, glass, and textiles.
Andy Byrne, President and Owner of ConstruCtion Zone
The main floor master suite is found by passing through the magnificent steel telescoping door. Rammed earth walls with onyx insets, origami metal ceiling structures take over the senses upon entering. The onyx created bath, shower, vanities, walls, and floors creates a sophisticated glow throughout the master bathroom. Indoor outdoor living finds a place in the master bathroom with a pivoting shower wall that opens to a private courtyard with a firepit and sunken bench. Shower in privacy with the desert around the corner.
An impressive 65ft glass floor bridge spans a dip in the earth and leads to two guest suites. Each guest suite boasts its own texture, and history. Down the suspended steel staircase “The House of Doors” boasts a media room, powder room, wine cellar, and audio-visual room. In addition, the estate also offers a fitness room, spa with built-in glass recliner, library, and breakfast/wet bar.
This home is an architectural masterpiece, and a piece of livable art inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Coined the ‘The Desert Courtyard House’ and ‘The House of Doors’, this estate, with all its artistic details, is designed for quiet Sonoran solitude for a few but will accommodate memorable desert extravaganzas with enchanting experiences for many.
Daniel Wolski, Global Real Estate Advisor
From an inclusive outdoor kitchen to an Arrow Rock fire pit, the estate is the perfect Sonoran oasis.
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 has represented the seller of a $4,750,000 Desert Mountain home in Scottsdale.
Designed by Andre Hicken and built by Platinum, this stunning~impeccable estate is nestled on an elevated ridge top offering extraordinary views of Saguaro Forest’s Chiricahua’s 16th fairway, pastel sunsets, awakening sunrises and forever city lights. European influences captivate the best in elegance, comfort and entertainment with a fluid indoor/outdoor casual lifestyle. Timeless interiors offer Cantera stone fireplaces, arched entry and hallways, distressed wood flooring, groin vaults and beamed ceilings. Gourmand kitchen opens to the great room where expanding walls of glass electronically disappear onto sprawling patios, romantically designed for extreme privacy. Featuring 5-bedrooms, 7-bathrooms, a 4-car garage and a 1000+ bottle wine cellar with an exquisitely appointed tasting room finished in a triple barrel brick ceiling and distressed oak floors.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Amanda Holcomb, to the Carefree Office.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.
As an Arizona native Amanda Holcomb’s passion for the outdoors will lead you on an adventure to find the right home for you. What motivates Amanda is being of service to others and making a genuine difference. Combining hard work, ethical negotiation and empathy for human relationships elevates her benchmark for success. Amanda is dedicated to working endlessly for you while admiring sunrises and chasing sunsets.
Amanda Holcomb’s genuine concern, intelligent problem-solving abilities, and attitude of cooperation are real assets for her clients. I am proud to have Amanda join the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty team and know she will do a great job for our Buyers and Sellers.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is proud to announce the sale of award-winning interior designer David Michael Miller’s Paradise Valley estate. The hillside contemporary estate was originally designed by acclaimed architect Ned Sawyer.
This exclusive property is the former home of renowned interior designer David Michael Miller and was completely remodeled by him in 2016. Miller has established his accredited career in the Southwest and initially began design in Phoenix. Since 1989, he has led his own interior design firm called David Michael Miller Associates. Miller is known for his ability to make living spaces “quiet.” He emphasizes ridding spaces of unnecessary visual noise and allowing the architecture to speak for itself.
The Lein House, as it was named, was well designed by its original architect Ned Sawyer back in the middle 1980’s. Updating such a house was a worthy task and such a pleasure to do. The house is timeless in its siting and architectural style, and now that the glass systems, mechanical, millwork, flooring, and new pool and deck are in, the house will look great for the next forty years. In my work on the house with architect Susan Biegner, I tried to add finishes that brought more warmth, while still respecting its architectural origins. The house needed to be updated, and I felt like I was the one to do it. It was difficult to let go of that desert sanctuary on the hill.
David Michael Miller
Luxury agents Grant Almquist, Joe Bushong, and Chad Christian of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represented David Michael Miller, while luxury agent Suzi Miller of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer. The home is located at6200 E. Hummingbird Ln, Paradise Valley and is a total of 4,559 square feet. The estate sold for $4.4 million and is rested on the Northeast slope of Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley.
The 4 bed 4.5 bath home features dramatic, panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains and Pinnacle Peak providing a picturesque view of the Valley. During the creation process of the home, Ned Sawyer aimed to seamlessly blend art, nature, and beauty into the hillside of Mummy Mountain. The home is surrounded by the lush Sonoran Desert and provides residents with an ultimate modern desert hideaway.
The interior of the property offers a new-age and sophisticated feel yet still preserves a natural consistency. European Oak Hardwood and Portuguese limestone flooring can be found throughout the home along with custom rift-cut Walnut and Oak millwork. The contemporary lighting designs of Allison Berger are gracefully decorated throughout the house.
Walk-out decks surround the property allowing amazing views overlooking the Valley. Private patios, custom steel railings and built-in awnings with new age sunscreens are included as well. The exclusive mountainside estate features an in-home gym, a game room, and a lavish guest house that sits separately from the main living quarters. A private infinity pool is located at the edge of the property giving guests the opportunity to lounge at the brink of Mummy Mountain. Special technological features of the house include motorized window shades, and Savant and Lutron house management systems allow the homeowners to customize the audio, video, lighting, security, and HVAC functions throughout the home.
This house was a pleasure to sell, the pure architecture and beautiful execution of the finished detail was amazing. There are not many houses with that level of quality….or those views.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Pat Carleton of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the buyer of a $5,200,000 Paradise Valley home.
The contemporary new build, located in the exclusive Casa Blanca Estates, was designed by PHX Architecture and build by Sapanaro Development. The 5.5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home is an entertainer’s paradise with an open floor plan, indoor/outdoor living, stunning views of Camelback Mountain, and the guest suite includes a kitchenette and exterior entry. This quality build boasts luxury finishes, high energy efficient systems for minimal air loss, smart home technology, and high end appliances.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Jenna Jacques, to the Camelback Tower.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.
Jenna Jacques sees real estate as a highly-respected profession and provides all of her clients with exemplary customer service. Jenna Jacques’ humble beginnings serve as proof that anyone with the right attitude can be a success. Jenna has developed her team to serve as much as the Phoenix metropolitan area as possible and is focused on expanding and spreading her knowledge with other agents. Jenna is sincerely and humbly grateful to have been named one of the Top 40 Realtors under 40 years of age.
Meeting Jenna was a true pleasure from the moment we connected. She’s extremely responsive, highly energized and an absolute credit to our profession. It’s an honor to have her as part of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Michele Marshall, to the Camelback Tower Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.
Michele Marshall was born and raised in New York State, but always had a desire to move out west. Eventually, she moved to California and lived there for several years managing her travels to the West Coast and Canada for work. During her work travels, Michele visited Arizona often and soon fell in love with it. Michele packed her bags and became an Arizona resident.
Michele is a member of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. She is also a licensed real estate agent in New York.
Michele has always been passionate about helping people her entire life. Building trust and credibility with her clients while bringing them value is a must. She is dedicated to providing the highest level of service while assisting her clients in achieving their goals. Her top priority is finding her clients a property that best fits those goals: whether you are looking for your forever home, a rental, or investment, she wants to help accomplish this with you.
Michele deeply values the relationship she builds with her clients and her colleagues. Through her relationships, she can bring the added benefit of having a network of people that contribute to making your buying or selling process as efficient as it can be.
Michele’s presence is immediately known when crossing paths with her. Determined and genuine, Michele is someone you remember. Her real estate clients are in great hands with her business sense and kind ways.
Built by G & G Luxury Homes, the home was designed to showcase Spanish architecture with an Italian Villa flair. The homesite backs the 10th Fairway offering unlimited golf course, mountain and city light views. With 5-bedrooms, 5.5-bathrooms and a 3-car garage, the single story home features custom chandeliers, full bar, a 550 bottle wine cellar, chef’s kitchen and a large private casita with it’s own entrance and balconies. The backyard featured a custom heated pool and spa, spacious patios, a fountain
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Nancy Armanini, to the Tubac Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.
It is rare to find a REALTOR® and a company uniquely experienced in both fields. That’s where Nancy Armanini and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty come in.
On the business side of real estate, one of your best bets is to look for a REALTOR® with in-depth knowledge of complete home construction, something that Nancy has gained from years of selling new construction. Additionally, few REALTORS® truly know the ins and outs of the real estate mortgage industry as Nancy does, having been in the business herself for 12 years. It has also been said that there are three important things to consider in real estate. These are location, location, location. And Nancy gets it.
As a certified interior decorator and home stager, Nancy Armanini can guide you to maximize the sale of your current home or to visualize and beautify the home of your dreams. This is born out with a 2017 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) survey, which says 49% of buyers’ agents believe staging affects most buyers’ view of a home, 77% say it’s easier for people to visualize a staged home as their own, and staging can increase the sales price.
Finally, Nancy recommends working with an agent and a company who practices what she calls the fine art of caring. This is core to her own professional calling and why she chose Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, a quality surely to be important to you. Their professional working relationship will always be one of connecting with one another, knowing what we have in common, helping and being helped. Nancy Armanini strives to maintain a deep respect for your values and needs, and to work with you as a true active partner on your journey to find that ideal home.
“We are thrilled to have Nancy as part of our team. She brings with her an extensive knowledge of real estate throughout Southern Arizona and combined with her passion for Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley Nancy is going to be a wonderful added addition to our Tubac team.
