Four Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty properties will be highlighted on the Fox Business Networks show Bob Massi Is The Property Man.
Arizona
Significant Sale ~ Cheryl D’Anna, Keith Marshall and Kirk Marshall Close $2,450,000 Scottsdale Home
Luxury real estate experts Cheryl D’Anna represented the buyer and Keith Marshall and Kirk Marshall represented the seller for a $2,450,000 Desert Mountain home.
This south facing soft contemporary home is located on the 15th green & lake of the Apache Golf course at Desert Mountain. The open floor plan has expansive glass, clean & light finishes and no interior steps. Southern exposure features golf course & mountain views. Large covered outdoor living spaces make this a wonderful home for entertaining or relaxing. The master retreat features private patio, exercise room, & ”spa” style bath – all with views to golf course & lake. The home has two additional en-suites and an attached 550 SF casita plus a study with an adjacent full bath.
Significant Sale ~ Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker and Will Foote Sell $2,575,000 Scottsdale Home
Luxury real estate experts Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker and Will Foote of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office sell Scottsdale home for $2,575,000.
Tranquil, private & refined best describe this open & soft Southwest contemporary home. The large lot is sited on a peninsula of land flanked on two sides by the Estancia golf course providing unobstructed views of Pinnacle Peak and golf course. Vaulted ceilings with soaring glass windows frame the view of Pinnacle Peak as you open the front door into the great room. Stone floors, granite counters and stacked natural stone walls enhance the architectural detail of the home. The over-sized outdoor space faces south and includes a heated pool with spa, multiple covered patios, gas fireplace and BBQ station. Guests may choose the private guest house or the generous guest suite in the main residence.
Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes List Sotheby’s International Realty in Hong Kong
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that it has signed an agreement with List International Realty Limited, which owns List Sotheby’s International Realty, to now represent the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand in Hong Kong. The firm will be led by President and CEO, Hisashi Kitami, who also leads List Sotheby’s International Realty operations in Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, and Singapore.
“Hong Kong residents have a keen interest in luxury real estate and the territory also has a strong appeal to international buyers,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Hong Kong is a key global market, and we are proud to be represented in this important region by Hisashi Kitami and his team.”
List Sotheby’s International Realty is set to open its first office in Hong Kong in the second half of 2017. As previously announced, the firm also has plans to open in Bangkok, Thailand, within the next year.
“We have had a strong track record with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and have since used this formula for success to expand into additional global markets,” said Kitami. “At List Sotheby’s International Realty, we serve the needs of clientele who seek to diversify their real estate assets across locations internationally and we are committed to setting the industry standard for excellence.”
Significant Sale ~ $2,000,000 by Yvonne Fasutinos and Debbie Sinagoga
Luxury real estate experts Yvonne Faustinos and Debbie Sinagoga of the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Pinnacle Peak office sell $2,000,000 Scottsdale home.
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the appointment of Kevin Thompson, a seasoned global luxury brand marketing professional, as chief marketing officer. In this role, Thompson is responsible for overseeing the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives worldwide.
“Kevin Thompson has an extensive background working with globally recognized luxury brands and brings a passion for creating exceptional consumer experiences through the strategic use of marketing and branding,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates. “He has a comprehensive understanding of the luxury consumer, which is an invaluable insight for our business, and his drive to inspire while also innovating aligns with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand mission. We welcome his marketing acumen as our brand continues to pioneer in the luxury residential real estate industry and we are proud to have him join our team.”
Thompson will lead a team of global marketing professionals, spearheading the strategic planning and execution of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s global media program, services and resources to drive awareness for the brand and its affiliates worldwide.
In the Lyons’ den: From commercial to retail to residential, how one family has changed the Phoenix landscape
Check out this story on the Lyon family by reporter Steven Totten of the Phoenix Business Journal
“The Valley has a long history of some of the country’s best hotels, premier shopping malls and multi-million-dollar homes. Much of it is thanks to one family. The Lyon family was at the forefront of transforming the Valley into what it is today through development and real estate, dating back to the end of World War II, when Russ Lyon moved here and got his real estate license.”
Best Homes for Baseball Aficionados – Luxury Homes With Connections to America’s Pastime
Arizona is one of the top states for baseball lovers in the U.S. – you can play almost year-round and, of course, it’s home to the Cactus League. Russ Lyon|Sotheby’s International Realty has selected some of the best baseball properties in the state – places with perfect accommodations for baseball lovers. Each of these hardball havens blends beauty and class – much like the American pastime itself. They each have ties to baseball players or executives.
Our first favorite home run homestead is a log luxury retreat in Flagstaff, at 2892 Andrew Douglass, and being offered by listing agent Mary Mendoza for $3,250,000.
Former Major League Baseball slugger Tim Salmon once called this 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 6,453-square-foot bucolic beauty his home. Crafted with Rocky Mountain logs, the custom home sits on 1.43 acres of stately pines and views of San Francisco Peak. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace, wood floors and a spacious great room with a wall of windows make this a luxurious, rustic hideaway for baseball lovers and anyone else.
On deck is a timeless Scottsdale custom home on 9820 E. Blue Sky Drive once owned by former major league star Pat Burrell. For $3,175,000, this all-star 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom property is being offered by listing agents Cheryl D’Anna, Donna LeGate and Bob Terry.
At 6,931 square feet, this custom, elegant home boasts some serious views and a natural privacy protector: boulder outcroppings that are part of the landscaping. A floating spiral staircase adds intrigue and leads to game rooms. Or, just take the elevator! Each bedroom has a large full bathroom en-suite and there are incomparable views from almost every angle, not least from the roof deck patio, where distant city lights, the exclusive Estancia golf course and famous Scottsdale sunsets will take your breath away
Batting third is this stunner on 6601 E. Meadowlark Lane in Paradise Valley. At $2,890.000, this is the home of Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall. The property is being offered by listing agent Shawna Warner. The 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom beauty measures 6,432 square feet and is nestled on 1.56 magically landscaped acres on a corner lot in the shadow of Mummy Mountain.
With an open great room concept, a chef’s kitchen and separate butler’s pantry with and ice maker and warming drawer, it’s ideal for entertaining. Outside, expansive flagstone patios, pebble tec pool and a full athletic field for football, soccer games or banquet receptions make this an ideal home for lovers of any sport.
Closing out the list of baseball properties is the Scottsdale home of a former World Series pitcher. This 9002 E. Rimrock Drive, 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom property is $2,250,000 is being offered by listing agent Tracy Fitzgerald.
At 7,508 square feet, this pristine estate on 1.5 acres boasts mountain views. The master retreat is 800 square feet and includes a sitting and reading room and two closets. A guest casita features a private entrance, living room and kitchen. Exercise enthusiasts will appreciate the 1,500 square-foot gym with a 10-person steam room. For post-workout relaxation, a walk-in wine cellar awaits. A resort-style backyard with a putting green, televisions, fireplace, heated pool and spa, firepits and a play area makes this property irresistible.