The desert surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona is extensive and can be punishing, but a night in this modern home would be far from roughing it. Nestled in to the gated Desert Mountain community, which features six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, it’s a customer built tribute to comfort and modern southwest style.
A home without a pool in the heat of an Arizona summer would be unbearable. A dip in this beautiful halfmoon-shaped swimming pool is refreshing any time of day.
The plethora of pool deck chairs suggests an invitation for plenty of guests.
The flat roof and pale beige adobe-style exterior is firmly situated in the classic Southwest style.
Landscaping can be a challenge in the dry desert climate, which is why local plants and xeriscaping is the best choice.
This view gives you the first peek into the separate two-bedroom guest house.
Tiled floors in the open living room help to keep things a little bit cool.
Outdoor ceiling fans are another helpful feature.
A few pops of floral color brighten up the stone paved pathways.
For evenings in - and big games - this man cave-style room complete with a wet bar and masculine leather sofas is the perfect answer.
The bedrooms, of which there are four, are more indicative of casual elegance than high desert style.
Cream colored linens and walls are simple but luxurious.
Flagstone accents being a little bit of depth to this build in fireplace.
A spiral staircase hints at the overall modern style of the home.
And floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of desert light, whether it's from the sun or the moon.
Custom cabinetry in the master bedroom offer plenty of storage.
Here we can see the stunning desert views offered from the patio, which is just a sliver of the nearly 3 acres the home sits upon.
The custom metal sculpted front door speaks to the era of the home's original construction in 1997.
Granite countertops and stainless steel fixtures in the expansive kitchen are timeless, though.
The formal dining area is more casual cozy with its white leather chairs and glasstop table.
Desert nights bring a chill and the perfect excuse for a dip in the spa.
An outdoor wetbar and barbecue area is a dream for the grill enthusiast.
Travertine tiled bathrooms, and a private whirlpool are the final nest of luxury in this enviable home.
