monica monson's luxurious living | october 2009

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MONICA MONSON’S

ESTATEAMBIANCE

5 Bedrooms

6 Baths

7,659 Square Feet

Offered at $1,995,000

{ SHORT SALE }

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This exquisite Santa Barbara-

style estate offers the finest of

luxury finishes and features.

The entrance courtyard leads

to an impressive foyer adorned

with a custom-wrought-iron

front door and 20 ft. ceilings.

9704 E. Cholla StreetScottsdale, Arizona

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Inside, you will find expansive

living space with bonus features

such as a 14 seat pre-wired

theater room, climate-control-

led wine room, entertainment/

bar area and billiard room.

Finishes include Cantera-stone

columns, fireplaces and ceiling

detail, Pella Architectural series

windows/doors, Rysso Peters

cabinetry, Viking appliances,

solid Alder interior doors, stone

floors and a Crestron home au-

tomation system. Outside, take

in views of the McDowell Moun-

tains while enjoying the over-

sized lap pool or 28-person spa,

built-in BBQ, surround sound

and misting system. Home also

features automatic gate to the

motor court. • • •

“A Santa Barbara estate property that embraces the use of Cantera and architectur-al elements.”

Builder:

Canterbury

Community:

Cactus Acres

4 bedrooms

6.5 baths

6,300 square feet

Builder:

Western Lifestyles

Community:

Whisper Rock Estates


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“Authentic hacienda design warms the senses.”

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GOLF LIVING8629 Old Field RoadScottsdale, Arizona

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Situated on one of Whisper

Rock’s premier homesites, this

Spanish hacienda influenced

abode offers privacy and views.

It’s unique courtyard design

offers multiple areas for

personal enjoyment or for

entertaining guests.

The traditional kitchen with

hand-painted tiles and custom

cabinetry overlooks a natural

wash embracing the feel of the

Sonoran desert. Additional inte-

rior spaces include a cozy mas-

ter suite, home theater, multiple

fireplaces, separate guest house

and coach house with view deck.

Outdoor spaces include multiple

terraces, negative edge pool and

spa, built-in BBQ and fireplace.

SOUTHWEST 10120 E. Desert Cove AvenueScottsdale, Arizona

On 1.1 acres of lushly land-

scaped grounds, this estate

property in Cactus Acres offers

a flexible floor plan and numer-

ous entertainment spaces.

Both formal and casual areas

include a living room, dining

room and greatroom—with

a gourmet kitchen offering a

center island and wrap-around

bar with room for 8-10,

a breakfast nook with built-in

banco seating and an inviting

family room with gas fireplace,

box beam ceilings and wet bar.

Adjacent to the family room is a

bonus room, perfect for a game

room or theater.

The master suite offers an

oversized room with a fireplace,

built-in niches and accent light-

ing, as well as a spacious mas-

ter bath with center jetted tub,

dual-entry steam shower, dual

vanities and closet with built-

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“Soft Southwest contemporary design creates a very peaceful environment. ”

5 bedrooms

5 baths

5,621 square feet

Builder:

Peak Custom Homes

Community:

Cactus Acres


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tin wardrobe center. Outdoors

you’ll find plenty of covered

patios space, a lagoon-style

pool with rock waterfall, swim

up bar, built-in BBQ, grass and

beautiful mountain views.

GLAMOROUS15115 E. MiravistaFountain Hills, Arizona

Perched on one of the finest

homesites in the golf commu-

nity of Eagle Mountain, this

designer-owned residence is

soft contemporary and–oh so

current. The custom glass, steel

and wood entry door leads to an

open and airy foyer and dra-

matic center staircase. The main

level surrounds the staircase

with a large white dining room

and urban-style living room

with views of the golf course,

mountains and city lights.

The European kitchen offers a

large center island with glass

breakfast bar and well-designed

cabinetry with pull-out storage

and organization center.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the

breakfast nook and family room

surrounding a gas fireplace and

built-in media center.

The master suite with floor to

ceiling windows, two additional

en-suite bedrooms and laundry

facilities are also on the main

level.

The second level offers a great-

room with wet bar, a guest suite,

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“Passionate interior designelevates the human spirit.”

4 bedrooms

5.5 baths

5,600 square feet

Builder:

Tailor Made Homes

Community:

Eagle Mountain


700+ bottle chilled wine cellar

and a separate game room with

full bath and oversized steam

shower.

Outdoor areas include a glass-

encased balcony with sitting

area and built-in BBQ, covered

patio space, free form pool and

spa with glass tile accents and

forever views.


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EUROPEAN HILLSIDE RETREAT35649 N. Ridgeway DriveCarefree, Arizona

Sitting atop an outcropping of

boulders in the gated

community of Carefree Grand

View Estates, this private

hillside residence offers some of

the finest city light views in the

Valley. A pavered drive leads

to a garden-style entry that is

inviting to all who visits.

Designed by French architect

Phillipe Gozlan, the intimate

European style floor plan is

centered around an interior

French garden, accessible from

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“A private retreat with European elegance and charming spaces.”

the master and guest suites. The

use of natural stone, wood ceil-

ings and stone fireplaces adds a

cozy and warm element to the

space.

A circular office sits at the top

of the staircase with unending

mountain and city views.

The master suite offers a gas

fireplace, sitting area and a

boutique-style bath you’d find in

a French country home.

Additional features include all

en-suite bedrooms, patios

surrounding a negative edge

pool, spa, and putting green.• • •

4 bedrooms

4.5 baths

6,060 square feet

Builder:

Western Lifestyles

Community:

Carefree Grand View

Estates

Was Offered at $2,875,000

NOW at $1,879,000

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natural lighting. The chef’s

kitchen offers state-of-the-art

appliances, granite counters,

glass tile details, a breakfast bar,

spacious walk-through

pantry and cherry stained

Builder:

Custom

Community:

Cactus Acres

MODERN ESTATELIVING10010 E. Cholla StreetScottsdale, Arizona

This modern residence offers an

open floor plan that embraces

the use of stone,wood and

cabinetry. Open to the dining

nook and family room, it is per-

fect for entertaining. The family

room offers retractable glass

doors,wood beamed ceilings

and a dual-sided fireplace that is

shared with the living room.

The formal dining room offers

drum-style chandeliers, a wine

room and French doors that

open onto a front patio area.

The master suite has expansive

mountain views, a spa bath with

free-standing tub and private

covered patio.

In addition to the en-suite

bedrooms, the main house also


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offers a home theater (or 6th

bedroom).

The casita offers a partial kitch-

en, private bath and walk-in

closet. Attached is a pool house/

game room with a wet bar and

half bath. Mountain views and

amenities surround the pool/

spa including a large grassy

area,sport court,built-in tram-

poline and BBQ.

“Some of the very best mountain views Cactus Acres has to offer...all surrounded by a spacious modern setting.”6 bedrooms

5.5 baths

7,800 square feet


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LUXURIOUSCONTEMPORARY10646 E. Skinner DriveScottsdale, Arizona

This gorgeously appointed

contemporary residence offers

an open and airy floor plan with

the highest quality construction,

cabinetry and finishes

throughout.

The stunning chef’s kitchen is

like a show place, with Wolf and

Sub-Zero appliances, centered

around a large island of Black

Beauty granite with breakfast

bar. Adjacent is the wet bar with

wine refrigerator and seating

for two.

The formal living and dining

rooms are inviting, offering

plenty of space to entertain. The

living room wall retracts for

4 bedrooms

4.5 baths

4,507 square feet


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“The quality of the design, construction, and finishes is unmatched.”an indoor/outdoor experience,

while the dining room is natu-

rally lit with custom skylights.

The elegant master suite offers a

sitting area, luxurious carpeting,

views of the backyard and has a

spa-style bath with large walk-

in closet, dual vanities, and a

dual-sided fireplace between the

tub and shower.

The detached guest house, with

full bath and walk-in closet,

overlooks the tile pool and

water features. It is also pre-

plumbed for a wet bar/refrig-

erator amenities.

Multiple outdoor seating areas

surround the pool, including a

living room setting with a fire-

place and natural skylights.


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Builder:

Kass Homes

Community:

Candlewood Estates

at Troon North

4 bedrooms

4.5 baths

4,600 square feet

Builder:

Unknown

Community:

Cactus Acres


“Casual living at its best—a peaceful setting in Cactus Acres with private resort features.”

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HACIENDAFLAIR

9810 E. Desert Cove AvenueScottsdale, Arizona

Located on over 1 acre in

N. Scottsdale, this hacienda-

inspired residence in Cactus

Acres has plenty to offer.

From the traditional saltillo tile

to the hand-scraped wood beam

details, it’s character and charm

are apparent in every room.

A grand stone fireplace flanked

by French doors is the focal

point of the oversized formal

living room. The dining room

with seating for 12 is intimate

and has French doors leading

to a covered and private front

porch.

The greatroom offers a gas fire-

place, large island kitchen with

stainless-steel appliances and a

casual dining area with seating

for up to 8—all with backyard

views through the atrium-style

windows. The maste suite is

centered on brick fireplace and

offers a spa style bathroom with

a pre-plumbed steam shower

and freestanding tub, walk-in

closet and den.

The lush backyard is perfect

for entertaining with a pool,

spa, outdoor shower, numerous

patio areas, grass and a full-size

tennis court.


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NOW PENDING

BEST VALUE 10190 N. 95th PlaceScottsdale, Arizona

Situated on 3/4 acres in the

desirable Cactus Acres area, this

residence boasts over 6000 sq.

ft. under roof including a 3,718

sq. ft. home, approx. 1000 sq. ft.

of covered patio space, and an

oversized 4-car garage.

Completely remodeled, the

interior possesses an open and

airy great room with built-ins

and fireplace, a fabulous chef’s

kitchen with granite counters,

stainless appliances and new

cabinetry, formal living/dining

rooms, and a large entertain-

ment/game room.

The spacious master suite

offers a separate sitting area

with woven wood shades, a

large walk-in closet, and bath

with dual sinks, separate tub

and shower.

The backyard is ideal for

entertaining with a beautiful

wood beamed covered patio

extending across the entire back

of the house. It also offers a

fenced diving pool, grassy play

area, 1/2 court sport court, and

tremendous mountain views.

The home is move-in ready and

is presented as the best value in

the neighborhood.

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“This remodeled home on acreage with views is one of the best values in Cactus Acres.”

5 bedrooms

3 baths

3,718 square feet

Builder:

Unknown

Community:

Cactus Acres

Offered at $899,000


Special Financing Incentives

available on this property

through SIRVA Mortgage.

LUSHLY LANDCAPED

3 bedrooms

3.5 baths

4,400 square feet

Offered at $999,999

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Professionally designed, this

luxurious resort-style estate

property in Cactus Acres, North

Scottsdale offers all of the

amenities you would expect to

find in the perfect entertain-

ment home and the benefit of

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location, location, location.

The interiors offer warm colors,

natural stones, custom hard-

woods, plantation shutters and

beautiful draperies.

Elegant rooms are available for

entertaining guests or simply

relaxing at home including the

formal living and dining rooms

with wet bar and wine storage.

The greatroom offers a casual

TV area, spacious kitchen nook

with built-in seating and a

showplace kitchen suitable for

the gourmet at heart.

The lush backyard is complete

with a separate guest house,

putting greens and grass, sport

court, lagoon style pool with

swim up bar, misting systems,

and covered patios. • • •

“A beautifully appointed home with a park-like backyard...one of the best values near Desert Ridge.”

Builder:

M & I

Community:

Expedition Point

MONICA MONSONLuxury REALTOR®, EcoBroker Certified®, e-PRO®CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

• Representing luxury homes in the greater N. Scottsdale area

• Marketing unique homes that require uncommon knowledge and resources

• Over 10 years professional marketing experience prior to real estate

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• Strategic negotiator between buyers and sellers

• Client confidentiality and respect

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