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Stunning Old World Charm  with this Spanish Colonial home at 3623 E. Marlette Ave, Paradise Valley .  One of the most distinctively-crafted homes, now reduced to $ 2.975 million.  Be sure to watch the video tour!  Video Tour on Youtube.com Please hit the "back" button on your browser to return.  For higher quality, select the 480p option. Thank you!
See this home featured in Traditional Homes Magazine    Traditional Home article Featured Monday, March  26th by Fox10, on Diane Ryan's "Cool House"  Watch the Fox10 Broadcast!




In all the world, there's just one Paradise Valley. This location and home is perfect for Sotheby's European Clients with it's "Old World" architecture.  Reduced millions!    Offered at $ 2.975 million dollars

Great Room marlette front gate

Regal Great Room with elevated foyer, and balcony with ornate wrought-iron railings.  The classic Old World look is carried throughout the home.  What an entrance to this Grand Home  with maximum curb appeal!

Great Hall ceiling
Old World Craftsmanship is reflected everywhere in this Spanish Colonial-style classic home of 7,500 square feet.  From 19th century antique doors to hand-plastered walls (inside and outside), this estate on over one acre exudes warm woods and natural stone amid the splendor of city lights and peaceful gardens.  A grand entrance is made into the home, revealing balconies with custom-made wrought iron and beamed ceilings over twenty feet high! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac.  This home was constructed by Nance Construction, one of the areas most respected builders and known for building famous homes of exquisite detail. In fact, this masterpiece has been featured numerous times in national and local magazines like Residence and Phoenix Home and Garden.  A separate casita has a full kitchen, great room with fireplace and two bedrooms. This is a home for someone who desires one-of-a-kind quality and distinction, with every touch from wine cellars to steam showers.  Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and the dining room has a rare "boveda" ceiling, of inverted bricks in an intricate pattern. Available to tour by appointment only.  Looking for character? Uniqueness?  Class?  Call us. Shown by Preston and Nancy Westmoreland, 602-377-0060.  Priced at $ 2.975 million   




      

(above, left) Aerial photo of this spacious home in Medicine Man Ridge      Centuries-old antique doors imported from Europe all around the home.  (Photo below) Here's a portion of the rear yard--an entertainer's delight with grassy areas, an outdoor kitchen, conversation area with fire pit, water features and city light views!!
 
  backyard panorama

boveda ceiling

marlette kitchen island

(above left)  Cherry wood floors adorn the private dining room, topped by a boveda, inverted brick ceiling.  Craftsmen were brought in to carefully construct the masterpiece.  (above right) The "Old World" look of a modern range with huge island, adds to the character of the home, where nothing is ordinary!

Great Room from Above close up of the balcony

(above left) From the reception foyer balcony, looking down at the Great Room.  (right)  Close-up of the ornate wrought-iron balcony that climbs to one of the special guest suites, with fireplace and outdoor patio. The hallway on the lower level, right, leads to a guest bath with antiques.

executive office breakfast nookand family room

Fully-wooded executive office with fireplace       Morning breakfast nook with a portion of the adjoining family media and game room visible.  (Photos below)  Other angles of the family and game rooms. Note the exquisite refinished wood floors throughout the home

family room and library game room

casa de sueno


casita sign
Spec Information: 3 car garage, Private heated diving pool and spa with water features, 3 fireplaces and outdoor fire pit, and outdoor kitchen
Parcel number 164--04-116,  Subdivision-Medicine Man Ridge,  Lot 5, No HOA
Upstairs and Downstairs guest suites in main home, separate Single Family Dwelling furnished casita on the property
Circular guest drive separate from homeowner's private garage driveway
Builder:  Nance Construction, year built:  1995    Two levels  Taxes 2010-$25,738
Other rooms:  Executive office, exercise room, game room adjoining the Family Room
His and Hers wings in the Master Bath with separate facilities for each
Cul-de-Sac lot, City Light and Mountain Views, North-South home orientation
Front courtyard and entry steps covered with canterra stone, rear has grassy areas
Master Bedroom has two outdoor balconies, one guest suite has an upstairs balcony
Showing information:  By appointment only. Qualified buyers please.  Call Preston Westmoreland with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International at 602-377-0060

kitchen range front courtyard

A view of the indoor grill and commercial-grade range        A delightful front courtyard with sitting areas

 

(above, left and right)  The Master Suite Bath includes full-length sink and counters on either side of the room.  On the right side, you'll  see a mini-fridge built into the cabinetry.   This looks toward the Master sitting area.
(below) A romantic soaking tub with a scene featured in Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine, and a closer look at the Master Bed, which includes a built-in canopy. The Master has two balconies on either side.

    

master sitting area

Another portion of the Master Bath which includes his and hers sections.  (above) The Master Suite sitting area.
(photos below) Views from the West and East Master balconies.  You'll see Camelback Mountain to the East

   another balcony view

Storybook casita on a private part of the property, with it's own country kitchen, Great Room and 2 bedrooms

      

        casita kitchen            casita kitchen from the side

   casita bedroom

(above) One of the two bedrooms in the casita.  (Photos Below) some of the antique furnishings included. In the breakfast area, the pews surrounding the table are from the 1600 century and imported from Bavaria

armoire clock

    pews     copper piece

pool with camelback stairway to the casita

Close up of the pool with the East face of Camelback Mtn.     Winding steps down to the separate casita

   marlette pool  

Tropical pool and spa in the rear yard, along with a conversation area with fireplace. City light views at night!
Below, the family room from the library balcony. This photo was taken before the floors were refinished and remodeling was done.   (below, right)  The Master Balcony has seen from the rear yard.

       master balcony 

Below, the morning breakfast table looks out at the backyard.  Flowering bougainvillea's over  a private patio

         

(below) In addition to the casitas guest bedrooms, there are a number of other classy guest quarters throughout the home. (below left) is the private lower guest wing on the Eastern side of the main home. On the right, is the upstairs suite, reached by the Great Room Balcony. This suite has a fireplace and outdoor porch.eparate entrance.

upstairs guest room

                   floors         range

Circular chilled wine room     Master Bed with Canopy       Newly-refinished floors         Fancy range with hood

rotunda

Enjoy a stunning residence unlike any other in one of the world's Great Towns-Paradise Valley, being offered by a motivated seller.  When this property hit the market, Realtors were so anxious to get inside, they chartered a bus to come tour it! (below) We're inviting you for a private tour of this impressive home.  Call Preston or Nancy Westmoreland of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty for your visit.  We know the territory well.  Russ Lyon Sotheby's is the LARGEST  Sotheby's franchise in the world.  By appointment only, 602-377-0060.

      bus in front
                                                                                                         

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