$1,245,000
10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 509
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 4545131
Status: Closed
3 beds  |  3.5 baths


'Villa el Nido,' designed by the renowned artist and adobe designer, William Tull. Located at the base of Prospector Peak in Desert Highlands, North Scottsdale, AZ.
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'Villa el Nido,' designed by the renowned artist and adobe designer, William Tull. Located at the base of Prospector Peak in Desert Highlands, North Scottsdale, AZ. Expansive and open floorplan for casual or formal entertaining Photography by HighRes Media, LLC. Expansive and elegant, yet casual and warm living room with wine rooms a masonry, wood burning fireplace, hand crafted concrete floor tiles and lath and plaster walls. Living Room opens to patio and pool areas through wood french doors for easy entertaining. Note the detail of the entrance door archway and the iron and glass wine room door is by Cantera Door of Scottsdale. Formal dining area off of living room. All interior walls are traditional lath and plaster with softly molded corners. Concrete floors in dining, living room & patio were handcrafted and painted at the jobsite when home was built--a prohibitive expense in today's market. True Adobe construction, with softly rounded corners and traditional lath and plaster on all interior walls bring subtle elegance and character to a Bill Tull designed home. Formal dining room with access to patio and mountian views. Kitchen with latilla ceiling and top of the line appliances. Expansive amounts of granite and hand-made Indiana walnut cabinets enhance the character and charm of this adobe constructed home. Refrigerator is a 48' Subzero side by side. Character and charm continue to be be created in this home with details such as the viga and latilla ceiling. For the gourmet cook who enjoys entertaining, the kitchen is laid out perfectly, with multiple working areas. Wolfe Gourmet 6-burner gas cooktop w/ griddle & 'pot-filler' close by, Dacor warming drawer & dual convection/conventional ovens. Expansive butler's pantry with solid walnut shelving Large butler's pantry with sold walnut wood shelving. Character is created in the details. Notice the attention to detail with this Tull-designed beveled, leaded glass door. Enjoy the charm of a small corner fireplace when working in the kitchen which is open to the family room. Master suite with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors and wood french doors to patio and pool area. A master suite with hardwood floors, high ceilings, a fireplace and direct access to pool and patio area. Master suite with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceilings. Feel a sense of understated glamor and elegance in this master bath and dressing room. Master bath with whirlpool bathtub. Villa el Nido Master Bathroom Tub Villa el Nido Master Bathroom Shower Villa el Nido Guest Suite Villa guest suite with hardwood floors and woord burning fireplace. Villa el Nido Guest Bedroom 2 Bathroom Villa el Nido Guest Bedroom 2 Shower/Tub Third bedroom with a fireplace, currently used as an office. Third bedroom with fireplace, currently used as an office. Villa el Nido Third Bedroom Bathroom Villa el Nido Powder Room Hallway with banco and niche leading to the master bedroom. Stairs and winding hallway to guest suite. Temperatured controlled wine room holding 300+ bottles of wine. Villa el Nido Wine Room Views of Prospector Peak, Saguaros,and beautiful Sonoran Desert flora. The north patio is perfect for the summer months where you can also enjoy Mountain views. Enjoy both mountain views as well as privacy with open space surrounding the home. From the pool area, enjoy the mountain view to the North and the sunsets and city lights from the south. Pool Pool and south patios allow for privacy and incredible sunset and city light views. Access from master suite to pool area. Large open patio spaces off of living room are ideal for entertaining. Enjoy sunsets and city light views. Expansive south facing patios allow for viewing magnificant sunsets and city lights. Villa el Nido Pool Villa el Nido Pool Area Villa el Nido Pool Villa el Nido Pool & Patio Area Villa el Nido Front Entrance Villa el Nido Front of Home Villa el Nido Front Entrance Welcome Home! Desert Highland Club House Pool Jack Nichlaus Signature 18-hole Golf Course Award winning Highlands Racket Club Tennis facility with three play surfaces: grass, clay and hard surface Desert Highlands Club House Entry Desert Highlands Club House Grill

Property Description
Architecturally unique, sensual, spiritual,romanitic--a work of art. Villa el Nido (The Nest), a true adobe construction home, designed by the renowned artist and designer Bill Tull. Situated on .82 acres, with privacy, mountain, sunset and city light views. Desert Highlands Jack Nicklaus championship golf course, 18-hole putting course, Highlands Racquet Club, state of the art Fitness Center, beautiful award winning clubhouse w/ fine & casual dining. Click on Documents tab for additional details. All financed offers for this property must be pre-qualified with Angelica Franco at Primary Residential Mortgage (cell 707-529-9410 or AFranco@primeres.com)& submitted with offer.

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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sold Price: $1,245,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,245,000
List Date: 2011-02-17
Location, Tax & Legal
Unit #: 509
Assessor's Map #: 4
Legal Description (Abbrev): DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 2
Assessor's Parcel #: 335
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 3619
Map Code/Grid: J38
House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: HAPPY VALLEY
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2393
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-04-335
Subdivision: Desert Highlands
Tax Year: 2010
General Property Description
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 4519
Price/SqFt: 275.5
Approx Lot SqFt: 35801
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Earth and Sun Adobe
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Desert Highlands
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Marketing Name: Desert Highlands
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3.5
Year Built: 1984
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 6
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 509
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Adobe: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Built-Up: 1
Foam: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Fee: 1025
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Desert Highlands
HOA Telephone: 480-419-3745
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Land Lease Fee: 0
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 1025
Architecture
Other: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Bidet: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Exterior Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Concrete: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Play Pool: 1
Lap: 1
Community Features
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Comm Tennis Court(s): 1
Community Spa: 1
Community Spa Htd: 1
Gated: 1
Golf: 1
Guarded Entry: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
View
City Lights: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Wall Oven(s): 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Basement Description
None: 1
Technology
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1
Pre-Wire Sat Dish: 1
Sat Dish TV Ownd: 1
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Community Pool Features
Heated: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in BBQ: 1
Patio: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Sewer-In & Connected: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 0
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Side Vehicle Entry: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Corner Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Self Managed: 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: Cash
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Payment Type: Other
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Buyer Concession $/%: %
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0
Seller Concession $/%: %
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley Road
Directions: North on Pima Rd., east on Happy Valley Rd. for 1 mile & left on Golf Club Drive to Guard Gate. After Guard, left Desert Highlands Dr. Right on Apache Plume, right on Rosewood.
Geo Lat: 33.722715
Geo Lon: -111.874635
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2012-02-23
Under Contract Date: 2012-02-08
Close of Escrow Date: 2012-03-15
Sold Price: $1,245,000
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Other
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Tub with Jets; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete; Tile; Wood
Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool; Lap
Community Pool Features: Heated
Spa: None
Community Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar
Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Basement Description: None
Other Rooms: Family Room
Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier
Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Garage Door Opener; Side Vehicle Entry
Construction: Adobe
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Built-Up; Foam
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected
Services: City Services
Fencing: Block
Property Description: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Possession: By Agreement
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Width
Master Bedroom18.0018.0018.0018.00
Living Room32.0032.0020.0020.00
Dining Room12.5012.5016.5016.50
Kitchen23.5023.5012.0012.00
Family Room12.0012.0013.5013.50
Bedroom 216.0016.0013.5013.50
Bedroom 316.0016.0015.0015.00
Dining Room

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